Utah

Microschool founders face major problems. One of the biggest: local governments. Overly burdensome regulations dictate where these schools can be located and how they must be built. But Utah just passed a law, a first of its kind in the nation, which reduces those regulations.

A college student's money isn't going as far as it used to, and far too many students are graduating with crippling debt. That isn't to say that college isn't necessary for some, but in an age where information is just a few clicks away, college may not be the golden ticket it once was.

This new law, sponsored by Sen. Fillmore, diminishes barriers and reaffirms education empowerment. This new step represents an excellent opportunity for parents, children and teachers to innovate and improve education.