Cato Institute recently published a profile of Chance Academy, an innovative hybrid microschool in Washington, DC. Founded by educator Anna Bernanke in 2008, this unique learning environment is a homeschool support center offering flexible family options.
The feature highlights how Chance Academy operates with multi-aged cohorts, a four-day academic week, and customizable attendance options allowing families to select classes that best fit their needs. Bernanke created the school to support families who want alternative education but may lack the resources or time to fully homeschool independently.
The article offers an interesting look at how microschools create new educational pathways outside traditional systems, making alternative learning more accessible to diverse families.
Read the full article here.