We are thrilled to have hosted the inaugural Northeastern Hybrid and Microschools Forum in King of Prussia, PA on November 2, 2024. This event provided an incredible opportunity to connect with forward-thinking educators in the hybrid and microschool movements. The engaging discussions and thought-provoking sessions highlighted the tremendous potential of these innovative educational models. It was a pleasure to bring this event to the Northeast, and we look forward to many more in the future. Thank you to all who attended and helped make this forum such a meaningful and impactful experience! Below, you'll find the event agenda and photos.
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Event Program

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Time Speakers
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast/Meet & Greet
9:00am-9:15am

Welcome

  • Eric Wearne – National Hybrid Schools Project - ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, GA
9:15am-10:15am        

Roundtable Presentations

  • Founders’ Stories
    • Angie Wakeman, Providence Hybrid Academy – Coopersburg, PA
    • Rosario Reilly, Aquinas Learning – Manassas, VA
    • Melissa Borkowski, Acton Studios – Rochester, NY
  • School Choice in Pennsylvania
    • Sharon Sedlar, PA Families for Education Choice – Pittsburgh, PA
  • Legal Issues
    • Lynn Swanson, yes. every kid. foundation. – Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Policy and Regulatory Issues

Ed Tarnowski, EdChoice – Washington, DC
10:15am-10:30am

Break
10:30am-11:30am

Continue Roundtable Discussions
11:30am-11:45am

Break
11:45am-12:45pm

Research and Outcomes: How do We Define Success?

  • John Thompson, National Hybrid Schools Project – ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, GA
  • Jeff Imrich, Rock by Rock – New York, NY
  • Starrla Fowler, Society for Classical Learning - Memphis, TN
12:45pm-1:45pm

Lunch + Speaker: Education Entrepreneurs

  • Carolyn Byer, KaiPod Learning – Philadelphia, PA
1:45pm-2:00pm

Thank you & Closing Remarks

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