parent-led school

noun

UK /ˈpeə.rənt.led skuːl/

US /ˈper.ənt.led skuːl/

A school where parents help run and teach the classes.

My little sister goes to a parent-led school where mommy helps out every week.

SYNONYMS

parent-run school parent-managed school cooperative school parent-involved school

RELATED WORDS

homeschool charter school co-op PTA community school

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A school founded and governed by a group of parents rather than a government or company.

The parent-led school was started by ten families who wanted smaller classes.

3. A learning group where parents share teaching duties for their children.

Every Tuesday, the parent-led school meets at the library for science lessons.

4. An educational model in which parents have the main say in rules and lessons.

At the parent-led school, families vote on the yearly calendar.