Kerry McDonald explores how the pandemic exposed parents to the weaknesses of compulsory K-12 schooling and ignited a surge of interest in alternatives like microschools, learning pods, online programs and homeschooling. She traces the origins of our one‑size‑fits‑all public school model from the 19th century and argues that COVID‑driven innovation has created unprecedented opportunities for more flexible, personalized and diverse learning methods. Through a mix of historical perspective and contemporary trends, McDonald makes the case that the current shift away from rigid schooling systems could be a positive, long‑term transformation in how children learn.

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