A large relatively new player on the homeschooling scene is online charter programs run by the states and local districts with tax payer money. These programs allow you to enroll your child into a virtual academy run through a local district. The school is usually accredited by the state eliminating the worry of many parents… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Rants
Homeschooling Goes Mainstream and Here’s Why
Studies show homeschooled kids, on average, are better educated than public school children. Susan Schaefer from the East Hampton-Portland Patch wrote this article about her encounter with a homeschooling mom and daughter in a Panera. The encounter is eye opening not only for Ms. Schaefer, a former school teacher, but also for all of us to… Continue Reading
Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!
Homeschoolers already have been, but thanks for joining the party! From TED: In this poignant, funny follow-up to his fabled 2006 talk, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning — creating conditions where kids’ natural talents can flourish. This seems a lot like a good reason to homeschool.… Continue Reading
Child with Autism Bullied by Teacher: Another Reason to Homeschool Kids with Special Needs.
I saw this story on CNN today and it made me sick. But as a teacher I have a slightly different perspective than the special needs advocate featured in the segment. While she makes some good points, she does not understand the larger picture and why the fix is not quite so simple as she… Continue Reading
Reasons to not homeschool that are actually misconceptions about homeschooling.
Reason to not homeschool #1: You are not qualified to homeschool your child If you are planning on homeschool your children up to high school and someone questions your qualifications I would take that as an insult and I would let them know. Yes, elementary teachers have to be certified and take classes. However, teachers… Continue Reading
An analogy comparing Public School vs. Homeschooling and which is better for your children
Michael Phelps I was commenting on the homeschooling blog Throwing Marshmallows (love that name) and I wrote something that I felt warranted its own post in terms of comparing Public Schooling and Homeschooling. In her post she was discussing how Michael Phelps struggled in school with behavior and focus and was just “one of… Continue Reading
Are Public Schools Necessary?
I lean libertarian. On most issues I lean pretty heavily Libertarian. I believe government should have as little role as possible in our lives and that private enterprise can almost always produce better results more efficiently when providing services. Is public education one of those things that government must be involved in? I say yes,… Continue Reading
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