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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 →

Homeschooling Week in Review July 1 – July 8, 2007

I hoped to write a lot more in the families.com homeschooling blog last week, but the week was overwhelming. Home schooled kids sure can keep you busy. Nevertheless, I managed to squeeze out a bit of information that I hope you will find useful. Here is the Homeschooling blog week in review from July 1- July 8, 2007. 02 Jul 2007 Homeschooling Week in Review June 25, 2007 – June 30, 2007 by Andrea Hermitt I discussed the blogs of the previous week of which the main topic of conversation was homeschool “schools” and the emergence of Hybrid Homeschooling. That … Continue reading →

Should Homeschoolers Compete against Other Students?

The Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) reports that a recent city festival in Shreveport Louisiana recently tried to bar homeschoolers from competing in the yearly competitions because they thought it would be unfair to the children that went to public school. They did not say exactly how it would be unfair, only that they felt it was. I have to wonder if the officials thought is unfair because a large number of homeschoolers had won in the past, including the young lady who won first place at the vocal competition. Perhaps the officials suddenly decided that after years of homeschoolers … Continue reading →