Exclusive: 7 Things to Know About Microschools in 2026

Microschool leadership is becoming more diverse, with over 40% of new founders in 2026 being Black, compared to 18% currently. Monette Mottenon, a retired educator, plans to open a microschool in Montgomery, Alabama, to address literacy gaps. State private school choice programs, like education savings accounts, now fund over 25% of tuition for half of all microschools, driven by new programs in Alabama and Texas.