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South Dakota School Board Wants Homeschoolers Back

by Andrea Hermitt

29 Jan 2009 02:19 PM

According to the HSLDA. the Rapid city School Board in South Dakota wants to recruit homeschoolers in an effort to bring more money into the district. Read more about Rapid City school budget woes.

Ya Mon, Homeschooling has made it to Jamaica

by Andrea Hermitt

20 Jan 2009 09:36 AM

I have always thought of Jamaican education as superior to American Education. Having a great deal of Jamaican family members and friends, I had always observed that children coming to America from Jamaica were a couple of years ahead of American Children.

Still Growing: More and more families homeschooling

by Andrea Hermitt

17 Jan 2009 11:25 AM

A recent government survey is revealing that homeschooling is becoming more and more popular. In fact, that last for years has seen a growth rate of 36 percent according to this article at Christianpost.com.

Homeschoolers suspicious of Arne Duncan, the new Secretary of Education

by Andrea Hermitt

17 Dec 2008 10:58 AM

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.

Proposed NJ Homeschool Legislation

by Andrea Hermitt

05 Oct 2008 12:56 PM

When I reported the finding of the New Jersey Homeschool Association the other day, I promised more information regarding the proposed homeschool legislation. The exact proposal can be found here Here is my interpretation of the exact proposal.

New Jersey Legislature Turns on Homeschoolers

by Andrea Hermitt

02 Oct 2008 08:44 AM

As of right now, and for quite some time New Jersey has the state where all homeschoolers wish they lived. There have been NO homeschool regulations in that state and the only laws written on paper, are more about what you need to do If someone accuses you of educational abuse.

Update on Loss of Accredition of Clayton County GA Schools

by Andrea Hermitt

28 Aug 2008 07:01 PM

In my article "Clayton County GA Parents Should Look into Homeschooling", I wrote about the possibility of the loss of accreditation of the county's public schools. Unfortunately, the nightmare has happened. Clayton County GA schools officially do not have accreditation.

Homeschoolers at a distinct disadvantage?

by Andrea Hermitt

28 Aug 2008 09:48 AM

This was the title of an op-ed opinion written by an A/P English language teacher after the homeschooler-Pasco County meeting mentioned last week that few homeschoolers actually attended.

Reports of Homeschooling are Greatly Exaggerated

by Andrea Hermitt

23 Aug 2008 08:32 AM

Las Vegas Eyewitness News reported that more students are hitting the books online. They called it homeschooling.

An Effort to Court Florida Homeschoolers Falls Short

by Andrea Hermitt

19 Aug 2008 07:18 AM

"Pasco County (Florida) teacher Mike Maynard also stood at the podium and told parents their children would receive a better education in public schools - a statement that sent a rumble of angry laughter through the crowd.



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