<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BrightGate Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BrightGate Academy is a structured, mastery-informed microschool focused on explicit instruction, strong foundations, and individualized support.]]></description><link>https://www.brightgateacademy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:51:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brightgateacademy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Will Learning Look Like at BrightGate Academy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am certain that one of the questions families may have about BrightGate Academy is: What will my child actually be doing during the school day? This is a very practical question. Learning at BrightGate will occur in a calm classroom where children are actively engaged. I may be working closely with a small group while other children build words, solve a hands-on math problem, read with a partner, or work independently on a task that is at the right level of challenge with appropriate...]]></description><link>https://www.brightgateacademy.com/post/what-will-learning-look-like-at-brightgate-academy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c7dd960971ea08f90c4d1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:42:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/360359_c47019805bd546948f40c75df50a6603~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharon King-Dobson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a Microschool Be the Right Fit for Your Child?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Part 2 of this series, I discussed what a microschool is and how it differs from a traditional school. The next question parents often ask is: Could a microschool be the right fit for my child? I think it is important for parents to understand that there is no single educational setting that works for every student. Some children thrive in larger schools, while others benefit from a smaller environment where teachers have more time to understand how they lear n, notice when they are...]]></description><link>https://www.brightgateacademy.com/post/could-a-microschool-be-the-right-fit-for-your-child</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a72421c277d47c355d0e4d6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:30:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/360359_a6de5ef4fa0d4ce383caeb61986e106b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_355,h_593,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharon King-Dobson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Microschool, and How Is It Different From a Traditional School?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Part 1 of this series, I shared how a sticky note written during my doctoral studies eventually led me back to the concept of microschools, and ultimately to the creation of BrightGate Academy. But what exactly is a microschool? A microschool is a small learning community that typically serves far fewer students than a traditional school. Microschools can differ in their structure and educational approaches; however, they are generally designed to provide children with a more personal,...]]></description><link>https://www.brightgateacademy.com/post/what-is-a-microschool-and-how-is-it-different-from-a-traditional-school</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69fa2d7ef449b92cf77e5b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:49:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Sharon King-Dobson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sticky Note That Led to BrightGate Academy: Part 1 of the Microschool Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[While completing research for my dissertation during my doctoral studies in 2022, I came across the concept of a microschool. At the time, I was serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Curriculum for a K–6 school district in Bergen County, New Jersey. Although the concept of a microschool did not apply directly to my dissertation study, something about it caught my attention. On a sticky note, I scribbled several ideas I wanted to explore further: “AI” “Microschool”...]]></description><link>https://www.brightgateacademy.com/post/the-sticky-note-that-led-to-brightgate-academy-part-1-of-the-microschool-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a691dc8eb310bed1188dcf6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:41:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/360359_398b0b07fde247efa22dddf3191f1e09~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_912,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharon King-Dobson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>