The microschool movement is reigniting a love of learning for Tucson’s neurodivergent students
AZPM News
Microschools like Desert Dragon Learning Community are providing a supportive, personalized learning environment that helps neurodivergent students like Ellie Smolen thrive by reducing anxiety and fostering engagement. These small, alternative schools offer flexible, self-paced learning and therapeutic spaces that prepare students for eventual reintegration into traditional public schools. Former public school educators are leading many of these microschools in Tucson, aiming to address the shortcomings of outdated educational models.
All articles from 17 September 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.