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Being Supportive of Teachers

Being Supportive of Teachers

Obviously, many parents expect only the best in their children’s education and teaching methods. We want to ensure our children are learning everything they need to know to thrive once they are on their own. But to this end, it can also be too easy to lean on teachers...

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Are Less School Days Better?

Are Less School Days Better?

If you ask any child if less school days are better than more, obviously, the answer is going to be Yes! But for many parents and educators, the question is starting to be raised on whether the typical 5-day school week is actually effective or not.  The Open...

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Creating Online Courses

Creating Online Courses

Homeschooling or in-home learning can be exciting! You may be wondering how to even begin theprocess! But don’t worry, there are multiple ways to make the most of this exciting way to learn andforming great online classes is just one small way to get the ball rolling....

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Your Teen’s College Essay

Your Teen’s College Essay

It may feel like your teen just entered high school and already they are advancing year after year. If they are interested in college, it is always best to start tackling those college admission essays sooner rather than later, as well as these pointers for a stellar...

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Celebrating Holi

Celebrating Holi

Educating not only your children but also yourself about other country’s holidays and celebrations is a great way to learn about the world. It teaches your children to have a more open mind to other cultures and belief systems, and helps them realize that the world...

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Opposing Viewpoints: Teachers

Opposing Viewpoints: Teachers

As parents, we are constantly striving to make the lives of our children a great experience. Whether this is in their home life or school life, we want to make things easier and more engaging, letting them have fun with their younger years. School can always throw a...

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Standardized Testing Update 2024

Standardized Testing Update 2024

A BRIEF REVIEW Since late in 2019, there have been some strange quirks in terms of standardized testing requirements for college entrance purposes.  Some years, tests were required by most colleges. Some years, tests were not required at all for many colleges,...

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Getting the Most Out of In-Home Learning

Getting the Most Out of In-Home Learning

If you are homeschooling your children or child, you may feel like there are tons of resources available for teaching methods, curriculum, and more. How do you narrow it down while also knowing that your children are receiving the correct line of learning?  The...

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THE HOMESCHOOLING BOOM IN AMERICA – WILL IT LAST?

THE HOMESCHOOLING BOOM IN AMERICA – WILL IT LAST?

By now, we’re all informed of the fact that the forced 2020-21 “school at home” protocol precipitated a huge spike in the number of US registered homeschoolers. We’re also well aware that the increased numbers have held fast, with a slight decrease after public school...

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Teacher Shortages Increasing

Teacher Shortages Increasing

This past school year has seen a record amount of shortages hitting throughout a lot of the United States. Many schools were struggling to hire before the start of the 2023 school year, and not just teachers. Depending on your situation, you may already be...

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Celebrating Chinese New Year

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Whether you homeschool your children or not, it is always fun to discuss other country’s holidays and beliefs with your kids. It can be far to easy to get wrapped up in our own little world and not think about what other celebrations are happening either in the moment...

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Do’s & Don’ts with Poisonous Animals

Do’s & Don’ts with Poisonous Animals

Your children at any age can encounter a creature that may be harmful to them if they interact with it, but are your children aware? It is always ideal to remind your children throughout the years about certain poisonous or harmful animals, and how best to avoid any...

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Potential Challenges to Online Learning

Potential Challenges to Online Learning

If your children have made the switch to online learning and love it overall, you are most likely one thrilled parent! No shuttling back and forth to school and coordinating schedules everyday. And even if your children love online learning, there can also be...

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A GENERAL SUMMARY OF U.S. HOMESCHOOL REGULATIONS

A GENERAL SUMMARY OF U.S. HOMESCHOOL REGULATIONS

Homeschooling was illegal in most states right up until the 1980s.  By 1989, just Michigan, North Dakota and Iowa still listed homeschooling as a crime. Today, Michigan and Iowa have some of the most relaxed homeschooling regulations in the country. Although...

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HOMESCHOOLING IN AMERICA 2024

HOMESCHOOLING IN AMERICA 2024

Since the 1980s when the homeschooling boom first occurred in the U.S., the movement was mostly championed by evangelical Christians. Times have changed. Since that time, the movement has diversified dramatically.  Today, many home school families no longer...

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