The Be Kind Network: microschool in the making
I was watching a news story about microschools and thought WOW! The final piece of the Be Kind Network mission...with a twist. If you haven't seen earlier posts about the Be Kind Network, please check them out. Now let's get to the point with a basic idea of how it would work. The Network would be set up as a statewide K-12 microschool. Credentialled educators, community leaders and a learner team (students/parents) will be the hub of the Network. They will look for weekly learning opportunities statewide and put the word out via radio, television and Internet, etc. for anyone interested -- parents and homeschoolers, public schools, private schools, you name it. Learners/parents/schools register with the Be Kind Network and report to them community activities they participate in. There may be connected assignments to complete. They get credit/recognition for their work at whatever school they "formally" attend as well as at the Network. Th...