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Each day last week I had at least two students absent from my class. Some days I had as many as four students not there. A stomach virus and flu is going around throughout my community. The primary classes in my school are overloaded with students. Each kindergarten has at least 20 students. Our first grade classes have 23 children. Next year, the first grade classes may have even more students due to a large kindergarten class moving up into first grade. The teachers have been told that they can have up to 25 students before a new class will … Continue reading →

2006 in Review: Homeschooling Blog at a Glance

As a new homeschooling blogger at Families.com, I wanted to know everything that has been discussed to date. In response to my own curiosity, and in an effort to make perusing our articles easier for you, our readers, I have compiled all of the blogs for the year 2006. Deciding to Homeschool Why homeschool Am I qualified for this? Reasons that Homeschooling Works! My Most Important Advice for Homeschoolers. The Cost of Homeschooling Instead of standing up for their own kids, why not stand up for all kids? Disclaimer: I am hardly an expert in education. Did You Know? ‘Empirical … Continue reading →

The Sunday Evening Review–December 17

We have been busy here in the homeschooling blog, and despite the upcoming holidays, we have been writing up a storm. Here’s this week’s Sunday Evening Review–in case you’ve missed something. Last week Andrea started what I hope will be a regular feature: the vocabulary word of the day. This week she shares four new words with us: syncretism, autodidact, extreme and mediocrity. Not sure how to use one of those in a sentence? Then you must check out the blog!! In Homeschoolers Control Their Children’s Environment, Andrea shares with us some things that we as parents can “control” such … Continue reading →

Reasons I am glad I homeschool: Class Size

A new Georgia law mandates that no more than 21 students be permitted in grades 1-3, and no more than 28 students in grades 4-8. Most Georgia Schools, however, see things differently. You see, 26 school districts have requested a state waiver on the law. Some cite cost, and others cite space. Frankly, it just costs Georgia too much to lower class sizes. The NEA (National Education Association), however, recommends 15 students per class (or less for students with special needs). Studies have shown that smaller classes produce more graduates as teachers can be more effective. My school system is … Continue reading →