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In every issue of the ‘hood Magazine, we ask local experts questions that are helpful for our community! This Ask the Expert was printed in the September/October 2026 Issue of ‘hood. Check out the full digital issue at the link!
Question: Does Learning Have to Start in the Fall?
Not at all! While traditional schools begin in the fall, learning doesn’t have to follow a calendar.
At our microschool, students can enroll at any time of the year and learn at a pace that fits their individual needs. Year-round learning also helps reduce the “summer slide,” when students often lose some of the progress they made during a long summer break. Instead of spending weeks reviewing forgotten material each fall, students continue building on their skills with fewer interruptions.
Whether your child is ready for a fresh start, needs extra support, or is ready to move ahead, there’s no reason to wait until August or September. Education isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is the school calendar.
Creator’s Academy
Molly Okerlund
Owner
6804 S Lyncrest Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 231-5520
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