The concept of "microsociety" was developed and founded by a Brooklyn teacher, George H. Richmond, in 1967. This concept was founded based on the idea that children need motivation and initiative to attend and stay in school. Richmond then launched MicroSociety, Inc. in 1991.

 

MicroSociety specializes in creating learning environments in grades K-12 which allows students to apply classroom knowledge to a real world setting. The MicroSociety Learning Environment offers students authentic, hands-on learning through the creation and experience of dynamic miniature societies, reinforced by educators with classroom curricula. The organization provides curriculum, professional development, and coaching to teachers involved in the educational program.

 

Currently, there are around 250,000 students and graduates of MicroSociety. This includes school wide, partial school, after school, summer camp, and some classroom programs. MicroSociety is operating in more than 40 states and 6 countries including the U.S.