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In Good Company: Part 2: The List

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 →

In Good Company: Part 1

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 →

The Most Frugal Thing a Parent Can Do

As my son gets bigger and taller and smarter, college costs are constantly on my mind. It occurs to me that the biggest frugal win is not to have to pay for college. That makes ensuring your child has a good education the most frugal thing a parent can do. If you are a parent with young children, this means you need to start investing into your children now. Spend time at the kitchen table making sure your children’s homework is done and that they understand the assignments. Teach them how to organize their notebooks and to organize their thoughts … Continue reading →

District Puts Breaks on Diplomas for Homeschoolers

In Iowa City homeschool parents have been enrolling their children in public school for the final trimester. of the 12 grade so they could receive a high school diploma. Superintendent Lane Plugge said district officials have seen a recent increase in homeschooled students transferring into the district for only one trimester to earn a diploma. The school board intends to put the breaks on this questionable behavior. A new policy may require students to be enrolled full time for two full years in order to receive a diploma from the district. The district would limit acceptable transfer credits to only … Continue reading →

Straight from High School to College?

Is it a good idea to go straight from high school to college? Many young people I know have chosen to take a year’s break and defer their college or university for a year and do one of two things. I’ll talk about one today and the other in my next education blog. Sometimes finances play a part and the parents may not have enough money to pay for college without some assistance. So some young people will work for twelve months in any job they can find to help get a little money saved towards that. I have friends … Continue reading →

Get Those Homeschoolers Out of The House

It’s kind of ironic. When we began homeschooling, one of the things we talked about the ability to go outside as we please and to learn from nature. Now that the kids are older, we tend to get so involved in the ins and outs of homeschooling that we forget to go outside. Hours of algebra, history, chemistry, and Spanish equals too much time spent in front of the computer and not enough time spent outdoors. Back when they were elementary school students, they could finish all of their work in a couple of hours and spend the rest of … Continue reading →

Are Alaskan Homeschoolers Falling Short

An article in the Anchorage Daily News suggests that at least 1000 homeschooled children, mostly in the Bush, are being left behind. The article admits that many homeschoolers left to their own resources in Alaska have stellar outcomes. It shows that parents with freedom to homeschool seem to have amazing outcomes with students entering college as juniors in spite of living by their own schedules and whims. Still, the article goes on to talk about a family with 15 children who learned little more than the bible and the father’s views on religion or a girl who didn’t learn to … Continue reading →

Homeschoolers and Internships

If you have examined educational system in Sweden and Norway, you know that many students go into internships at a young age that prepares them for life in business or whatever trade they are interested in. Many homeschoolers are also interning in their mid teens to get a jump on the competition and to decide if they trade, they are interested is right for them. In Colorado, for example, there is a program called AME. AME stands for Apprenticeship, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurship and is a program whereas students are matched with Christian business and tradesmen to be mentored and learn … Continue reading →

Homeschoolers Shouldn’t Fret over College

My subscription to the Homescholar Record came to day and it carried great news. It was filled with statistics and information that reveal homeschoolers are loved by colleges and therefore homeschoolers should not worry about college entry. Some of the important points made in the newsletter are: Academic preparation: Regardless of what others believe, colleges feel that homeschoolers ARE academically prepared for college. Not only do colleges see homeschooelers as academically prepared, but they also know how to gain additional knowledge they need. Socialization: Just because a homeschooler’s ‘socailization’ does not look like what others think it should. Homeschooled college … Continue reading →

Homeschoolers suspicious of Arne Duncan, the new Secretary of Education

It figures. Considering that the vast majority of homeschoolers are anti-Obama, it is not shocking that his pick of a fellow Chicagoan, and buddy as the Secretary of Education would be viewed with suspicion. I spent some time perusing the internet searching for some connection to Duncan and any mention of homeschooling and found nothing. I did however, find a few opinions by homeschoolers as to our chances with him in office. Spunkyhomeschool, probably the most popular homeschooling blog online and definitely one of influence pointed out Arne Duncan’s recommendation of a high school for gay students. She also questions … Continue reading →