Heather Clayton Staker

Give me Starlink and laptops, I’ll set up your school anywhere in the world in 1 week. Take the 2-min quiz to see if you're ready to start a mircroschool. ↓

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For these students in Malawi, this was their first time ever using a computer.

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Our implementation was imperfect. We had glitches and were still figuring things out.

But AI-powered learning + Guide-model afternoons still produced extraordinary growth.

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Here are four practical lessons we learned about MAP testing—and how we're improving tomorrow's testing session.

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What happens when students begin owning their own learning?

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How do you know if your microschool is really working?

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Honestly one of the most beautiful staff meetings I’ve ever witnessed.

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This is the simple desk setup we use to help students succeed during core skills time.

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One of our guides in Indonesia shares a launch that turned into one of the best student discussions he’s seen in a long time.

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A short reflection from the field on student curiosity, meaningful work, and what education can become.

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@ERN_Malleyscrub @FBI True. You can check out my background here: https://t.co/FgenIPBU2i

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@SamBestYale A few families here are permanent residents and are funding the project for the long haul to help the island flourish. I’m here temporarily to get everything set up. I can send you a rough budget for what it takes to fund a microschool — laptops, guides, etc if of interest.

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@auSportArena Ages 7-12. 1-year minimum commitment

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@auTechArena One year and yes the design is a collaborative effort. We have a world class microschool if the Guide wants to bring their own kids.

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@ViewFromOz A teacher credential for a standard classroom doesn’t mop directly to being an excellent guide. But it can indicate a love for kids and for helping them grow. Please send your friend the job description if you think he or she would be a good fit!

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A quick look at two different microschool models we’re using in Indonesia right now.

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Part of Guide School's mission is helping students learn through meaningful projects that connect education to the real world.

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At Alpha School, we see it daily: the hardest part of opening a great school isn't the model or the families, it's the regulations.

@delk and @jemcenaney just built the org that will fix it: Schools for America. Worth your support.

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SAT + AP prep in the morning. Real environmental science in the afternoon.
If those don’t align on test day… something’s off.

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One of the biggest shifts in a Guide model microschool is this: you’re not just teaching—you’re designing the game.

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We took our microschool to a nearby island for surf lessons—and I got a live masterclass in coaching.