The Profound Pluralism of Emergent Education Entrepreneurs

This is a summary and exploration of the news covered here: https://permissionlessed.substack.com/p/the-profound-pluralism-of-emergent

Education is changing. Gone are the days of the one-size-fits-all approach to schooling. Parents are demanding more tailored educational experiences for their children, and educational entrepreneurs are delivering. The result is a diverse range of education models emerging in response to these needs.

The Vela Education Fund and the National Microschooling Center have documented the rise of these models. They serve low-income and underserved populations and use a variety of fee structures to make learning environments accessible. They rely on volunteers and community-based resources to keep costs low. These models are often nonprofits or for-profit, but what they have in common is a commitment to providing personalized and innovative educational experiences.

The growth of the “permissionless education” sector has been highlighted in recent reports and conferences. Educational entrepreneurs are leveraging their professional expertise and experience to innovate in the education sector and launch a multitude of educational models and tools. Hybrid homeschooling models, offering greater flexibility, personalization, and parental involvement, are just one example.

Arizona has taken the lead in nurturing, elevating, and boosting the supply of innovative learning providers in the state. The Arizona Innovation Hub offers support and resources to entrepreneurs looking to launch new education models and tools. This hub is just one example of how states are responding to the changing landscape of education.