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Indiana Registers Dropouts as Homeschoolers

In an apparent effort to lower the high school dropout rate in Indiana, school districts have decided that no one will be allowed to drop out. Instead, those no longer willing or able to complete their studies must register as homeschoolers. These families are not being told that registering as a homeschooler is a voluntary decision. They are essentially being forced to “homeschool”. The person who thought up this little scheme must be very proud of him/herself. Not only have the school districts “fixed their numbers” by refusing to record these dropouts as what they are, but they have also … Continue reading →

Why I Lied to My Neighbor about Homeschooling

Yes, I lied to my neighbor about homeschooling. I got tired of every single conversation with her being about my kids’ socialization and education. I did it hoping that she would leave it alone, but I do not think she will. She did not seem like she believed me. The conversation started when I went outside to talk to my husband in the driveway as he cleaned the lawn. She was in the midst of telling him how to do our yard and was giving my husband gardening ideas for the spring. (Do you notice a trend here?). Anyway, she … Continue reading →

When Homeschoolers Go Back To Public School

I have noticed over the years that people I know who have stopped homeschooling for whatever reason have become distant and have all but disappeared from my life. A recent conversation made me think that they were worried I would judge them for their decision to stop. If my feeling is correct, and they really do feel that way, they have nothing to worry about. Just as I expect my friends with children in public and private school to respect my decision to homeschool, I also respect the right of anyone who chooses to enroll their kids in public schools. … Continue reading →

The Most Talked About Homeschooling Blogs in 2007

This is my annual list of the most talked about blogs in 2007. We love comments, and the more the better! If you have been wanting to peruse the homeschooling blog but weren’t sure where to start. . .this is the place to be! My Top 5 Math Curriculum Picks In Defense of Teaching Creation Too Much Information Homeschooling or Housekeeping? Why We Are Not Testing Our Gifted Son Reason #2 Why Tax Credits Are Wrong for Homeschoolers You Call That Homeschooling? The National Lunch Association Takes Aim at Those Who Dare to Eat at Home It Has Been a … Continue reading →

Help! I’m Too Scared to Homeschool!

This is the time of year, right before school starts (because then parents are committed one way or the other) when I always get at least two or three phone calls from ‘prospective homeschoolers.’ People who are interested in homeschooling, think that maybe it might be a great thing. . .but are scared to death of the thought of being solely responsible for their child’s education. In case there are some of you prospective homeschoolers out there, I thought that you might like to read my practical (and some philosophical) answers to your questions. And as many of you already … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Week in Review June 9, 2007 – June 15, 2007

Last week on the families.com homeschooling blog, I continued the glossary of books homeschooling parents should read. Stay tuned, there is more to come. In addition, I answered a great deal of questions from people curious about homeschooling. Here is the Families.com homeschooling blog week in review June 1, 2007 – June 8, 2007 09 Jun 2007 Homeschool Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) B-C by Andrea Hermitt New homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. 11 Jun 2007 Homeschooling Week in Review … Continue reading →

Homeschool Questions: Homeschool Failures

I received some email questions last weekend from a student who is researching homeschooling. This student had some very good and informed questions, and so I thought I would present some of his questions here, with my answers. The first questions involve my decision to homeschool. Another question asked about criticism and support. Here are some of the other questions that were asked: Have you met any parents/children/families who have failed/dropped out/given up at homeschooling? I can’t say I have met any homeschooling failures. Homeschoolers who have homeschooled for even a short time and turned back to schools have at … Continue reading →

Responsibility

It is now half-way through the semester where I teach. The students have all taken their midterm exams. They have been issued midterm grades. Some of them are doing well… and some of them are doing poorly. That is why it surprised me to receive an e-mail from a student concerning a required component of the course we spoke about on day one of the class. Today I would like to talk about responsibility. To be clear, this opinion comes from an instructor of a college-level course holding over 400 students. However, the principle applies to all levels of students … Continue reading →

President Barack Obama’s Address to Students is No Biggie

This is one of those under a rock situations where you had to be practically brain dead to not be aware of the uproar over The President’s planned address to students scheduled for Tuesday September 8. After reading the full transcript for the planned speech, it is clear to me that it’s really no big deal. While there is a chance that he won’t read the pre-written speech verbatim, I can’t find anything that a reasonable parent would object to. In short, the president talks about some students may be reluctant to go to school and tells about when his … Continue reading →