Recent Homeschool Blog | Misc Homeschooling Issues PostsConsidering Putting the Kids Back in School so You can Work?by Andrea Hermitt05 Jul 2008 11:10 PMIf you are a homeschooling mom who is being pressed by a rigid economy, chances are you are looking to make some extra money. You might even feel inclined to put your kids in school so you can work to make ends meet. If that is your decision and you feel comfortable with it, do it. Tennessee Homeschool Graduates Face Diploma Issuesby Andrea Hermitt02 Jun 2008 09:25 AMA police officer received a perfect 4.0 average at the police academy, but has lost his certification because he received a category IV high school diploma. (A Category IV high school diploma is awarded to private church schools and homeschoolers). They are Called Growth Spurts for a Reasonby Andrea Hermitt31 Mar 2008 06:19 AMDuring our first year of homeschooling, my daughter who was in the 2nd grade at the time finished her entire curriculum by Christmas. By spring, she was half way through her 3rd grade curriculum. I could not have been more pleased. Has the California Verdict Affected Your View on Homeschooling?by Andrea Hermitt17 Mar 2008 11:14 AMI cannot say I have ever seen as much conversation about homeschooling as I have this past month. It started, of course, with the California verdict declaring homeschooling without credentials illegal. This ruling has been followed with a literal flood of articles, opinion, and comments. Is Homeschooling Worth It--Just for Character?by Valorie Delp13 Feb 2008 04:37 AMI have said before that despite being a fairly conservative Christian, religion has nothing to do with our homeschool decision. We homeschool because we feel like sending out kids to public school would be educationally neglectful. The Real Problem with Homeschoolingby Valorie Delp20 Jan 2008 10:18 AMI've only been homeschooling for a few years. . .my oldest is in third grade. But like all homeschoolers, I've heard my fair share of objections. Gender Bias in Homeschooling?by Valorie Delp07 Dec 2007 06:25 AMIn my last blog, I spent time answering a reader's question about whether or not home schooling was sexist. There is a small movement among the home school population that seeks to encourage women to embrace their identities as future mothers and housewives. Computer use and Rulesby Michele Thorne16 Oct 2007 12:11 PMOne big advantage that homeschoolers of today have is the computer. The many ways the computer can be used to homeschool are endless. You don't need a computer to homeschool, but the use of one can make life so much easier. Educational Moments: Unusual and Unexpected Fire Safety Lessonby Michele Thorne12 Oct 2007 05:16 PMIt all started with the shifting of a box in the pantry. Suddenly there was a hissing noise and a cloud of "dust." It quickly took over the pantry and kitchen and slowly spread into the living room and dining room. Educational Momentsby Michele Thorne18 Sep 2007 06:17 PMToday I am going to discuss what I call educational moments. Educational moments are when something happens, whether it be big or small, and you use the event or experience to educate you child/ren. Recent Blog Comments CrystalDS says... "I think some homeschoolers are taking advantage of the system." soccert13 says... "Being a student of homeschooling from Kindergarten to my Junior year in high school, i agree ONE HUNDRED PERCENT with this article." |
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