Microschools are Growing in Popularity, but State Regulations Haven’t Caught Up

States may define microschools as homeschools, private schools or something else.

In 2023, Justine Wilson launched her Curious and Kind Education forest-based microschool in Sarasota, Fla. Enrollment there, much like the rest of the microschool sector, has seen a boom, and operators such as Wilson believe state laws are a key to the future growth of alternative school settings like hers. (Photo courtesy of Justine Wilson)

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