parent-runschool

noun

UK /ˈpeə.rənt ˈrʌn.skuːl/

US /ˈper.ənt ˈrʌn.skul/

A parent-runschool is a school that moms and dads start and run themselves.

The neighborhood kids learn together at a parent-runschool in the community center.

SYNONYMS

parent-led school family-run school parent cooperative school community school home learning group

RELATED WORDS

homeschool co-op microschool learning pod education

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A group of parents who teach their children together instead of using a regular school.

Our parent-runschool meets three mornings a week for reading and science.

3. A small school created and managed by parents rather than a government or company.

The parent-runschool was set up by five families who wanted more say in lessons.

4. A way of learning where parents plan activities and share teaching duties.

At the parent-runschool, each parent teaches one subject they love.