The decline of major companies like Kodak and Sears highlights the risks of failing to innovate, a trend that could threaten traditional public education as well. The pandemic spurred the growth of “microschools,” small, flexible educational setups run by local parents, which now serve over 1.5 million K-12 students. These microschools, often unregulated and staffed by non-certified teachers, challenge the public school system by offering personalized, innovative learning models that are more adaptable than traditional schools.
