School Success Podcast

#215, Building a Thriving Hybrid School Model with Michael Skazinski

School Success Podcast

Show Notes

"๐‘‚๐‘›๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘› ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘™๐‘–๐‘ โ„Ž ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐‘‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘š ๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘š, ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘’'๐‘  ๐‘›๐‘œ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘™๐‘–๐‘˜๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘ก. ๐ต๐‘’ ๐‘ ๐‘ข๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘กโ„Ž ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘œ ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘’." - ๐‘€๐‘–๐‘โ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘’๐‘™ ๐‘†๐‘˜๐‘Ž๐‘ง๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ ๐‘˜๐‘–, ๐ป๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘‘ ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘†๐‘โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘™ ๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐ต๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘”๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘› ๐ถโ„Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘Ž๐‘› ๐ด๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘š๐‘ฆ

In this episode, Michael reveals how small schools can drive enrollment through innovative hybrid models and top-tier performing arts programs. Discover actionable strategies for capacity planning, community building, and standing out in a crowded market. ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ก

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Highlights of the Episode: [03:17] Overview of Barrington Christian Academy [04:25] Managing the Hybrid Program [14:04] Challenges and Opportunities in Arts and Athletics [20:07] Tips for Improving Arts Programs [23:32] Upcoming Performances and Auditions [26:55] Final Advice and Closing Remarks

YouTube Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/tO-Pa4HFTt8

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