From the clerk at the store to the nurse in the pediatrician’s office, my kids always hear the same question, “What grade are you in?” It never fails to get a quizzical look for my kids. They look at me then at each other then at the person asking with no answer to give. Recently my oldest has decided to respond with “I’m homeschooled.” Then the only one with a quizzical look is the one who asked the question. In my homeschool we do not use a grade level system as much more than a guideline or a way to … Continue reading →

The latest news to rock the homeschool world is that Dr. Wiles has left Apologia. On August 14th of this year, Dr. Wiles resigned from Apologia stating that he was in disagreement with the current direction of the company. His Christian worldview and that of Davis Carmen, who currently owns Apologia, were too diverse to continue to working relationship. Dr. Wiles started Apologia and is known for his Exploring Creation science books sold the company to Davis Carmen in 2008. News of his resignation has caused a stir among those who were faithful purchasers of the Apologia curriculum. Many are … Continue reading →

Here is the list of famous homeschooled individuals. As I mentioned in Part 1, many were homeschooled before public schools were available or before it was the norm. That fact does not diminish the fact that these people were still educated by parents and not certified teachers. However, I always want to emphasize that homeschoolers and certified teachers should never be at odds. List of Famous Homeschooled Students Presidents John Adams John Quincy Adams Grover Cleveland James Garfield William Henry Harrison Andrew Jackson Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln James Madison Franklin Delano Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt John Tyler George Washington Woodrow Wilson … Continue reading →

Homeschooling is not the proper choice for every parent. Yet for many the choice to homeschool is often questioned by society. Many wonder if you can properly educate your child at home. I certainly believe that is a fair question. Many wonder if they are properly educated themselves to embark on homeschooling. Again, I believe this to be another fair question. While there are good and bad examples of homeschooling situations, it is nice to sometimes provide a bit of encouragement by showing the good company your children share with many who were homeschooled. Many who decide to “show off” … Continue reading →