Join Meridian Learning for a grassroots microschool meetup in Chicagoland! Established microschools, microschools in progress, inspired teachers and parents are all welcome. When: Thursday, July … [Read more...]
Distinguishing the Grassroots Microschool Movement from the “School Choice” Movement
The microschool movement is focused on sustainability, not "school choice." "School choice" is largely being funded by billionaires with a goal to privatize public schools. The grassroots microschool … [Read more...]
Meridian Micro Farm Seeking Lead Guide
Meridian Learning is seeking an innovative, autonomous lead guide for our Cincinnati-based adolescent project, Meridian Micro Farm. The ideal candidate will have:▪ desire to collaborate with … [Read more...]
Meridian Micro Farm Launching Spring 2024
Meridian Learning is excited to announce our adolescent program, Meridian Micro Farm, launching in 2024. This student-run micro business, learning lab and urban Erdkinder completes our family of lab … [Read more...]
Meridian Learning Seeking Presenters for Grassroots Microschools Conference
Ready to join the grassroots evolution? Meridian Learning is seeking presenters for this summer's online grassroots microschools conference. Presenters with direct experience leading or teaching in … [Read more...]
Microschools Are Not the Enemy
It has become apparent that the definition and purpose of microschools has become muddled in this transitional time. Recent news reports cite microschools as "tiny enemies" of teachers unions and … [Read more...]
Distinguishing Microschools from Pandemic Pods
While Meridian Learning empathizes with families seeking temporary alternatives to traditional public school, it's important to note that pandemic pods and microschools are not the same. Our … [Read more...]
Response to COVID-19
While pandemic wasn't necessarily a part of our emergency preparedness plan, Meridian Learning has a high level of expertise in navigating unique circumstances. Part of planning for unseen events is … [Read more...]