Monthly Archives: June 2010

Testing, Tracking and Time

I never enjoyed taking standardized tests. Didn't like them while homeschooled. Didn't like them in high school. But I tended to like the results because, well... I did well. The numbers were mostly encouraging and a nice reminder that I … Continue reading

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Empty Chairs and Empty Tables

[title link here] I look down at the speedometer and smile. "In the future of Alas, Babylon, cars are so fast they have to stretch out the signs a quarter mile so people can read them." My wife looks at … Continue reading

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To Have and to Hold and to Read

"To simplify things, I may just order 500 copies of Kama Sutra. Hopefully this will get my kids into college." That quip is posted in the comments to the article Growing up With Books Boosts Child's Education Attainment. And the … Continue reading

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Watching Agendas

I watched the pilot of a show last night. While the show was enjoyable overall, it was annoying to see the typical stereotypes regurgitated once again. Most notably for this blog: There was a homeschooled kid who was "socially awkward" … Continue reading

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20 Years of Sonlight

Reflections on Twenty YearsTuesday's Virtual Meetup was a huge blessing to me. If you joined fellow Sonlighters for the celebration, thank you! The live chat conversations, feedback and questions (or at least what I could catch of them—since it was … Continue reading

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Sonlight Celebrates 20 Years!

Experience the Virtual Meetup Sessions now! Videos Sarita Holzmann: "Why Homeschool?" John Holzmann: History of Sonlight Luke Holzmann: Sonlight Tour Film and Q&A Webinars To Test or Not to Test (15 min) Taming the Rug Rats (18 min) Summer SuggestionsWhat … Continue reading

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