Voices of Small Schools Podcast: Sustainability
Episode description
In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, hosts Jordan Luster and Victoria Andrews delve into the critical aspects of sustainability within the microschool movement. They are joined by insightful leaders like Amar Kumar and Andrew Lee, who share their expertise on maintaining financial health, ensuring leadership succession, and prioritizing equity in education. Through candid discussions, the episode highlights how microschools, with their innovative and decentralized models, navigate challenges like budgeting, tuition setting, and creating inclusive environments. It’s a conversation not only about numbers but about sustaining passion and impact in education. Tune in to explore how these small-scale schools are making significant strides in shaping the future of learning.
Outline
- (00:00) Introduction to the Getting Smart Podcast
- (02:55) Insights from School Leaders
- (09:42) Challenges and Future of Micro Schools
- (15:38) Teacher Compensation and ESA's
- Read the full blog here
- Andrew Lee | LinkedIn
- Vita School of Innovation
- Amar Kumar | LinkedIn
- KaiPod Learning