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Educator Forever Podcast | The Microschool Movement with Amar Kumar

Written by Annie Slater | Oct 25, 2023 6:52:31 PM

Starting Teacher-Led Microschools with Amar Kumar of KaiPod Learning

 
People are always talking about how they want the best of both worlds. Well, with KaiPod, you can! In this episode on Educator Forever, Amar Kumar, founder & CEO of KaiPod Learning details how he created a new learning environment of microschools that combines self-paced online learning with the social components of traditional school. He shares what led to this new way of school and learning and how you can be part of it as well.
 

After witnessing the vast difference in the academic level of his students and trying to find a curriculum that meets the needs of every student, he came up with the idea of KaiPod, a learning center of microschools that runs on student-driven learning. Amar describes what’s unique about his company, particularly in the area of learning, and how personalized learning benefits students and their motivation. Amar also shares how educator-led microschools can be a great opportunity for those who are looking to move beyond the traditional classroom but still keep the connection with kids at the forefront.

In this segment, you'll hear what’s unique about KaiPod Learning and how personalized learning benefits students and their motivation. With this teacher-led microschool, he shares how this can be a great opportunity for educators who are looking to move beyond the traditional classroom but still keep the connection with kids at the forefront. ✨

About Educator Forever:

Host Lily Jones is a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher who transitioned out of the classroom to work in curriculum design, writing content for ed tech companies and even launching her own educational product-based business. After quadrupling her teaching income, she realized she could help other teachers do the same. Now Lily runs Educator Forever, where she empowers teachers to expand their impact beyond the classroom, and Educator Forever Agency, where she works with a team of educators to create inspiring curricula.