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Rhode Island Genealogy Resources

The state of Rhode Island has several nicknames. One is “the Ocean State”. Are you searching for more information about your ancestors who once lived in the state of Rhode Island? If so, then check out the many Rhode Island genealogy resources that I’ve included in this blog. They are good starting points. Ancestry.com has a page that is filled with links to all of their Rhode Island collections of records. To access most of these records, you will need an Ancestry.com membership. Sometimes, a collection will be offered for free. Return to their page often. Ancestry.com does a good … Continue reading →

Homeschool Groups and Resources in Massachusetts

Involvement with other homeschoolers is very important to a family’s success in homeschooling. Joining a homeschool network or support group in your area will make a difference in your homeschooling journey. This installment is for Massachusetts. About Our Kids Home Learners (A-OK) is a Boston area group intent on forming new ones and strengthening old ones, both for kids and parents. Athol-Orange Homeschooling Group is an inclusive group serving Royalston, Warwick, New Salem, Phillipston, Templeton, Wendell, Gill, Erving, Gardner, Barre. Petersham Attleboro Area Homeschooling Group has Monthly parent meetings Park days, field trips, classes, book groups,and Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts. Belchertown … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Groups and Resources in Connecticut G-N

To succeed in homeschooling, it is in your best interest to get involved with other homeschoolers. You should join a homeschool network or group near you. For this reason, I have decided to give a full listing of homeschooling groups throughout each state. Yes, there are other sites that list homeschool networks and support groups but none of are comprehensive. Some of them only list Christian, others only list those affiliated with them. I will attempt to list all of them. Greater New Haven Homeschoolers A diverse group of families who believe that there is no one right way to … Continue reading →

Homeschool Oversight: Does it Make a Difference

If you read the posts on Homeschooling State Requirements, you will find that some states put heavy restrictions on homeschoolers and some put no restrictions on homeschoolers. Lately there has been a call for more homeschooling oversight. These calls have come from the legislature, the media, and from educational blogs. Homeschoolers generally don’t want, and feel that we don’t need additional oversight, and many would argue that in some states the oversight is too much. Currently states with the most homeschool regulation and oversight are New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, and North Dakota. States with the least amount of … Continue reading →

Home Schooling in Rhode Island

This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system. Rhode Island has rather generous home schooling laws. In Rhode Island you may choose to operate a home school under the following … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Resource of the Day: 10/09/07

Welcome to another edition of homeschooling resource of the day. As always, if you see something you want changed, you have something you would like added, or know of something that should be featured please feel free to leave me a comment. Today’s website is National Geographic Xpeditions. We love their magazine and we love this resource as much or more than the magazine. This site has more than 200 lesson plans available from K-12. When you click on the lesson, it gives an overview, what subjects the lesson covers, what standards are covered from the national geography standards, approximately … Continue reading →