Image courtesy of cooldesign at FreeDigitalPhotos.net I often receive questions about how to homeschool high school. It seems that many parents begin to panic when they start thinking about those last four years of their child’s education. I want to … Continue reading
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Image courtesy of cuteimage / FreeDigitalPhotos.net There has been a lot of talk in the past few months about Common Core Standards (CCS). I know that I have personally dismissed much of it as something that wouldn’t pertain to me … Continue reading
Image courtesy of imagerymajestic at FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’ve been homeschooling my children for quite few years. In fact, only my oldest son ever went to any type of government school. He spent two years at a developmental preschool before I decided … Continue reading
Homeschooling is on the rise. The Maine Department of Education tracks the numbers of homeschoolers who send in Letters of Intent (not those enrolled in RAPPS or option 2 private schools). 2004-2005= 4,094 2005-2006= 4,721 2006-2007= 4,571 2007-2008= 4,897 2008-2009= … Continue reading
Image courtesy of Vlado at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Any family who has even thought about homeschooling let alone actually started knows what the “s” word is in regards to home educating. That’s right. Socialization! I’m really not sure why so many … Continue reading