In 1821, the first public high school was established in the United States. Since then, the pursuit of the high school diploma has been a primary goal for most Americans. Earning the accolade is celebrated as a major milestone. Parents not only anticipate their child’s graduation but expect it—complete with pomp and circumstance, cap and…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Homeschooling
Starting out as a new homeschooling parent can be both exciting and overwhelming. Some are thrilled to finally take the reins and hit the ground running. Others have no idea where to begin and wish that someone would just tell them what to do. The thing is, there is no one correct way to homeschool….
Video: How Parents Are Turning to Homeschool; a Discussion with Jeremy Newman
With schools across the United States turning to remote learning, many parents are looking into homeschool either as an alternative to the public school system or as a supplement. But starting with homeschool can be difficult to navigate, and laws vary by state. To learn more about the homeschool movement, and to answer some common…
Public School Enrollment Declines During the CCP Virus Pandemic
Parents are turning to homeschool or private schools during the pandemic after witnessing their child struggle with virtual learning, and the harm being done to their child’s mental or emotional wellbeing as a result of the pandemic measurements taken to stop the spread of COVID-19. Alex Maloney was thriving and finding his voice with the…
Kiwi Homeschoolers: Life on Their Terms
Daniel and Naomi Morris work together as online business owners and as homeschooling parents in New Zealand. They both grew up in the city, but since meeting and getting married, they’ve lived on a hobby farm in a small country town while homeschooling their daughters, now age 3 and 5. They blog at OurKiwiHomeschool.com. I…
From Public School Teacher to Homeschooling Mom
More and more it seems, there are stories of school teachers choosing the homeschooling route when it comes to teaching their own children. I spoke to one such mom, Erin Weidemann, who made that decision and now helps other parents succeed in homeschooling. Her advice may be just the push you’ve been looking for to…
Homeschool Resolutions: 21 Ideas for 2021
As the holidays wind down and we pack away ornaments while enjoying the last remnants of homemade cookies, homeschool parents are looking ahead to the next segment of the homeschool year. Veteran homeschoolers often report that the early months of the year, when daylight is scarce and temperatures are low, can be a challenging time…
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