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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 →

Homeschooling Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) H pt1

As I mentioned in the introduction, 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. Home School Heroes: The Struggle & Triumph of Home Schooling in America by Christopher Klicka (Paperback – Aug 14, 2006) Many homeschoolers celebrate the freedom to homeschool without really understanding how hard other homeschoolers fought to gain that freedom. After reading Home School Heroes, you and your family will appreciate just how important it is to remain active in promoting homeschool freedoms. Cristopher Klicka, of the HSLDA, wrote … Continue reading →

Best Deals for your Homeschool Book List

I spent the morning ordering books for next school year. As a homeschooler, sometimes it can be difficult forking over a ton of money for books and curriculum when you know that your taxes are paying public schooled children to use the same books for free. However, it is a blessing to know that the books I purchase can be kept and read over and over again through the years or used as reference to look up forgotten concepts. They can also be used by the next child, meaning I won’t have to buy the same book twice. Meanwhile, I … Continue reading →

Homeschool blog week in review: Feb 24 – Mar 02 2007

This past week, the families.com homeschooling blog included a bit about issues, as well a wealth of information. From a Homeschool Legal Defense Association discussion to the beginnings of a homeschool glossary, the homeschool blog as definitely a must read. Feb 24: We took a much-needed day off Feb 25: You will find reviews of the wonderful articles of the previous week. Feb 26: Julie Gentry wrote about Homeschooling and Scouting and accusations that homeschooling gave her kid an unfair advantage over other scouts. In The Cost of Summer Homeschooling , I discussed ways to creatively “homeschool” in the summer … Continue reading →

HSLDA: The Ugly

This is the conclusion on my series on the HSLDA. My previous articles are entitled The Good, and the Bad. In this installment The Ugly, I will delve a bit further into some of the more disturbing aspects of the HSLDA. Not an Insurance Policy: The Home School Legal Defense Association represents itself as a type of prepaid insurance. You pay $100.00 a month and they come to you rescue should you neighbor claim you are neglecting your children by homeschooling. That is not the entire story. In fact, many families complain that they have paid the membership fee for … Continue reading →

HSLDA: The Bad

Yesterday I started a discussion on the Home School Legal Defense Association. I mentioned that the HSLDA has many good aspects and services. For the cost of only $100.00 a year, it is easy to justify joining this homeschool protection organization. However, may people still have qualms about joining the HSLDA. Here is my list of the features that many homeschoolers consider bad. Religious Exclusivity: The HSLDA caters specifically to Christians, and often-non Christians often feel excluded based on the legislation for which they fight and lobby. One might notice that on the page that directs potential homeschoolers to support … Continue reading →

Building Your Homeschool Community (Part I)

One of the coolest things about homeschooling is the ability to handpick your friends and community as a whole. There will be some things you cannot control, like people moving away, and bullies living across the street, but you can eliminate influences that are toxic to your family for the most part. There are many things you can base your homeschooling community on, creating different types of homeschooling communities. Most of these are informal, but some are formal and require faith statements. I belong to several different types: My local community: Through a local homeschool group, I am aware of … Continue reading →

Should You Join HSLDA?

For those of you who don’t know, HSLDA stands for the Homeschool Legal Defense Alliance. Many Christian families join HSLDA for legal ‘protection’, should the need arise. Many other families are completely against HSLDA and what it stands for because it is exclusive. Still others feel like it is a waste of money because they live in “lax” states. Every year around this time, this topic comes up in our homeschooling group. This is what I always tell new homeschooling parents: Why You Should Join HSLDA. . . HSLDA is (in their own words) an advocacy organization. This means that … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Groups and Resources in Delaware E-M

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. This installment is for Delaware E-M. Eastern Shore Home School Association (ESHSA) The Eastern Shore Home School Association is an open and inclusive group. All homeschoolers are … Continue reading →

Georgia Board of Regents Changes its Tune on Dual Enrollement

I recently wrote about a Petition for Duel Enrollment Programs in Georgia. I was surprised when I found out that Georgia colleges were not allowing local homeschoolers the same dual enrollment opportunities that it offered public school kids. Apparently, I was not the only person surprised because not long after a petition was started. The petition was successful. Here is an update from the HSLDA: According to Tonya R. Lam, associate vice-chancellor for student affairs of the Georgia Board of Regents, the Board of Regents changed its discriminatory policy denying homeschoolers participation in the college joint enrollment program at its … Continue reading →