BELOIT, WIS. (WQRF) — Rising Phoenix Academy, a new private micro-middle school serving students in sixth through eighth grade, is opening in Beloit. The institution will offer local families an alternative educational option focused on leadership and interactive learning.
Founder Michelle Hendrix-Nora established the school after working in Beloit-area education for more than 25 years as a teacher and principal. 40 students have enrolled ahead of the upcoming academic year.
Hendrix-Nora and co-founder Regina Hendrix created a custom curriculum called the E-5 Blueprint, which emphasizes interactive learning. Hendrix-Nora said the school was established to provide an environment for students who learn differently…