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If I Could Start Over Again, Thoughts from a homeschool veteran

by Andrea Hermitt

23 Oct 2009 10:44 AM

I don't know If I can really call myself a homeschool veteran just just yet because I have not graduated a homeschooler. I have however, gotten my kids to the high school stage and am continuing to homeschool them. 75% of homeschoolers (my best bet)decide to stop homeschooling by this point.

Homeschooling makes them more successful

by Andrea Hermitt

16 Oct 2009 07:36 PM

A big difference between public schools and homeschooling is that homeschoolers work to make sure all kids are successful, where public schools work to make sure a select few are successful.

The Cost of Homeschooling VS The Cost of Public School

by Andrea Hermitt

02 Sep 2009 08:22 AM

I was sent a link this morning for an article called Even government envious of homeschooling success.

The modern nanny must be able to homeschool

by Andrea Hermitt

12 Aug 2009 10:45 AM

In searching for homeschool news on the internet, I keep noticing ads for nannies that ask for homeschooling qualifications. I am also noticing teachers offering their services as nanny/ homeschool teachers.

When Schools Don't Deliver

by Andrea Hermitt

06 Aug 2009 06:19 PM

Joanne Jacobs recently reported on a story where a recent college graduate sued her alma mater as she had not found a job and felt the school had not delivered it's promises. "They have not tried hard enough to help me," the frustrated Bronx resident wrote about the school in her lawsuit.

Beware of Bad Homeschooling Advice

by Andrea Hermitt

28 Jul 2009 06:20 AM

One thing a new homeschooler needs to be especially careful about is bad homeschool advice. We often get "advice" about homeschooling that is unsolicited, but sometimes we go to the wrong people for advice.

No More Rules!

by Andrea Hermitt

01 Jul 2009 06:28 AM

In my previous post answering homeschool questions for a young lady who wants to homeschool her senior year of high school, it was clear that her questions were the result of 12+ years of public school restrictions.

Workboxing

by Valorie Delp

07 Jun 2009 03:28 AM

If you haven't heard of Sue Patrick's workbox system, you are seriously missing out on something. The system is essentially an organizational tool to help you get through your day and organize your time and subjects better.

Is Ali Lohan Really Homeschooling?

by Andrea Hermitt

11 May 2009 07:17 PM

Just Jared.com points out that Ali Lohan, younger sister of Lindsay Lohan (who was also homeschooled) was out on a school night. There are pictures of her in the evening in sun glasses, shorts and a t-shirt.

What homeschooling means to me

by Andrea Hermitt

30 Apr 2009 10:07 AM

Dana at Principled Discovery asks, "What does homeschooling mean to you"? Her article centers on whether or not homeschooling is normal and to what degree. Normalcy however has bearing on what homeschooling means to me.



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