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Season 3! It's Back to (micro) School Time!

Join Jill and Susan as they kick off the new season with an exciting catch-up on all the summer happenings and the fresh start of the school year! From summer adventures to back-to-school tips, they’ll dive into the latest updates and what’s in store for this season. Don’t miss out on the fun, the laughter, and the engaging conversations. Tune in and get ready for another fantastic season!

2024 National Hybrid Schools Conference

Join us for this episode as Jill and Susan debrief about this year's National Hybrid Schools Conference in Atlanta, Georgia hosted by Kennesaw State University. It was amazing!! So much learning, so much networking...mark your calendar for next year's event!

Advertising and Marketing for your Microschool

In this episode, Jill and Susan will share with you their journey in advertising and marketing. The business side of microschooling can be challenging for many of us. It’s true that you just have to jump in and keep going, even on the days that you are 100% sure you have no idea what you are doing! It will evolve over time and you will grow in your confidence! Join us as we share where we started, where we are today, and what we have learned along the way.

Let's Talk Summer School!

In this show, Jill and Susan will talk about how summer school has evolved at their school. They will share tips and tricks to think about as you consider summer school at your microschool!

Let's Talk Summer School!

In this show, Jill and Susan will talk about how summer school has evolved at their school. They will share tips and tricks to think about as you begin considering summer school at your microschool!

Reading Curriculum...Where do you Start?

In this episode, Jill and Susan dive into reading practices. Jill has been helping teachers and schools improve reading practices for more than 20 years. She is the author of the book, Matching Reading Data to Interventions: A simple tool for elementary educators. If you work with dyslexic students or students with complex reading concerns, or if you are in early grades teaching readers how to read, or if you tutor children for reading, this episode is for you!

Let's Talk Microschool Financing!

In this episode, we will talk about how we got started and how we have evolved over our 3 years. Paying teachers, paying rent, paying for materials...costs add up quickly. We will share with you the things that have worked for us, and the things we have changed along the way.

Growing your microschool enrollment...Let's talk about how to do it!

In this episode, Jill and Susan talk all about microschool enrollment. Getting started can be hard. We have been there. We will dive into what worked for us as we talk about our beginning days and now. Join us as we give you tips and tricks no matter what stage you are in with your microschool! 

Season 2! Happy New Year!

Friends! We have missed you! It's a new year and a new season and we are so excited to be back with you! In this episode, we talk about new names, give an update on Tayvis, and talk about goals--both personal and for our Microschool, Columbia Academy for Learning and Enrichment, or as we call it, The CALE School! Starting a school is so exciting and there are so many things to think about, things to learn, and you without a doubt ebb and flow through all of it. We hope this episode inspires you to set your goals and we want you to DREAM BIG!! We are all on this road to ensure kids have the environment that is best for them. Cheers to 2024 and all the places we will go! 

Get (micro)Schooled: Episode 28 - Hiring Teachers in Your Microschool

In this week's episode of "Get (micro)Schooled" hosts Jill and Susan dive into the complexities of adding teachers to your microschool team. Laugh, learn, and get schooled as they share their experiences, discuss the challenges, and offer valuable insights for educational leaders, teachers, parents, or anyone in the education field. From the importance of philosophical alignment to the art of scheduling and finding the right fit, this episode provides practical tips for those navigating the unique landscape of microschooling. Join the conversation and discover how to build a dream team that aligns with your mission and positively impacts the lives of students."Get (micro)Schooled" is a podcast hosted by Jill Brown and Susan Deakins. Tune in to each episode as they share hilarious and heartwarming stories from their careers in education, while also discussing important topics and issues in education today. From the latest trends in teaching and learning, to helping you getting inspired, innovate and dream new visions, "Get Schooled" is your go-to source for all things education.