Across the country, families are increasingly seeking alternatives to large, standardized school models, turning toward microschools and other human-scale learning environments. While much of the public conversation frames this shift in terms of choice and customization, it also reflects a deeper recognition that education is fundamentally relational and formative.

This article offers a snapshot of the growing interest in non-traditional learning models and highlights the broader cultural moment in which questions about the purpose of education are once again coming to the surface. Read more