Education innovator Dalena Wallace joins us to discuss the dramatic shift toward microschools and hybrid learning models. As founder of Wichita Innovative Schools and Educators (WISE) and president of AIM Educational Collaborative, Dalena shares insights from her journey building educational communities in Kansas.We explore the emerging trends in personalized education, from repurposing spaces to building flexible learning models, and examine the data behind the 220% surge in microschool interest.
00:00 Introduction: Trends in Education Choices00:28 Meet Dalena Wallace: The Maven of Micro Schools00:57 Dalena's Personal Journey and Homeschooling Experience04:03 The Impact of Personal Loss on Family Planning07:29 Discovering Homeschooling and Building a Community08:45 From Homeschooling to Micro Schools11:22 The Rise of Micro Schools and Innovative Education Models17:59 Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Education34:25 Advice for Aspiring Education Entrepreneurs36:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
