Microschool Journeys with Curious Mike is an eight-episode podcast series airing in January and February 2025. Host Curious Mike explores the rise of microschools—small, innovative learning environments—with stories from his personal experiences, expert insights, and visits to models like KaiPod. What happens day to day, in terms of socialization, achievement, and personalization? How quickly do they enter and exit the market? Who pays? Perfect for educators, parents, and policymakers, this podcast offers a deep dive into this fascinating straddle between homeschools and traditional schools. Listen today!
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Microschool Journeys with Curious Mike is an eight-episode podcast series airing in January and February 2025. Host Curious Mike explores the rise of microschools—small, innovative learning environments—with stories from his personal experiences, expert insights, and visits to models like KaiPod. What happens day to day, in terms of socialization, achievement, and personalization? How quickly do they enter and exit the market? Who pays? Perfect for educators, parents, and policymakers, this podcast offers a deep dive into this fascinating straddle between homeschools and traditional schools. Listen today!
Amar Kumar, CEO of KaiPod: 70 Microschools and Growing
Microschooling Journeys with Curious Mike
37 minutes
9 months ago
Amar Kumar, CEO of KaiPod: 70 Microschools and Growing
In episode four of Microschooling Journeys, Curious Mike interviews Amar Kumar, the founder and CEO of KaiPod, a network of 70 microschools across the country. They explore what makes KaiPod distinct—whether it’s culture, curriculum, or teacher hiring practices. Amar discusses how he measures and ensures the quality of each school. Next week, Mike heads to Florida to visit Rain Lily Microschool, part of the Wildflower network.
Microschooling Journeys with Curious Mike
Microschool Journeys with Curious Mike is an eight-episode podcast series airing in January and February 2025. Host Curious Mike explores the rise of microschools—small, innovative learning environments—with stories from his personal experiences, expert insights, and visits to models like KaiPod. What happens day to day, in terms of socialization, achievement, and personalization? How quickly do they enter and exit the market? Who pays? Perfect for educators, parents, and policymakers, this podcast offers a deep dive into this fascinating straddle between homeschools and traditional schools. Listen today!
