The Slime Heard Around Kainos
At the beginning of the semester, our students set their sights on a big goal: raising enough money to purchase a Gaga Ball Pit for recess.
Innovation in Action
After weeks of brainstorming, problem-solving, and experimenting, they officially launched the first iteration of their own AI chatbots.
Kainos Director on a National Stage
We are excited to share that our founder and director, Jill Haskins, has been selected to speak at the National Hybrid Schools Conference, taking place April 23–25.
Fortitude Fund Grant Winner
We are proud to announce that Jill Haskins, founder and director of Kainos Microschool, was named a Fortitude Fund Grant Winner.
Three Field Trips, One Incredible Day
Our students packed a whole lot of learning, exploration, and adventure into a single day as we embarked on three field trips in one day—and logged nearly three miles of walking along the way!
Learning Outside the Classroom... and Inside the Alpaca Barn!
Today, our older students traded their desks for a barn and spent the day volunteering at the Alpaca Owners Association National Show!
“If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It:” An Indiana Microschool Story
“I know how to educate children. I’m figuring out how to run a business,” Jill Haskins, director of Kainos Microschool said at a National School Choice Week event hosted by EdChoice last week.
NIIC Honors Regional Innovators and Celebrates 25 Years of Impact at Innovation@Work
The Northeast Indiana Innovation Community (NIIC) welcomed innovators, civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners to the Parkview Mirro Center on November 21 for Innovation@Work, its annual gathering dedicated to celebrating regional innovation, progress, and possibility.
How Microschools are challenging public education in Indiana
Offering more personalized education and less oversight, some parents in Indiana are turning to microschools – but educational experts question whether this growing trend will provide a lasting solution to public education concerns.