Category Archives: News

Jan. 24, 2014

I Care More About My Student Than the School District

By Luke

My phone chirps. A stranger is calling me. The school calls frequently -- catch up on the story of our ward here, here, and here. Typically, the district wants me to know about a night where we can come learn … Continue reading →

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Jan. 22, 2014

A Good Friend

By Jonelle

What does a good friend look like? For me, it looks like time spent together. It looks like flexibility, calling an hour before I'd like to meet. It looks like conversations ranging from what's for dinner, to the study of … Continue reading →

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Jan. 21, 2014

Not Rocking Your Sheltered World

By Luke

I love following blogs in my RSS Reader. It's so much easier to keep up with all your posts, and I'm able to share interesting stuff as I read it. But technology isn't perfect. Every once in a while a … Continue reading →

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Jan. 20, 2014

Accomplishments Over Attendance

By Luke

One of my friends used to work a security night shift. His job was to walk the perimeter on a semi-regular basis. Other than that, he sat in his chair and watched movies and played computer games and waited for … Continue reading →

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Jan. 17, 2014

The Beauty of Reading Aloud as Adults

By Luke

A Sonlight Moment from a month ago got me thinking this morning. Many Sonlighters discover the joy of Read-Alouds through their years of listening to books together. This is different from the "book haters" who are foiled by Sonlight. Finding … Continue reading →

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Jan. 16, 2014

Why do you homeschool?

By Judy

Read that with any emphasis you like ... Why do you homeschool? Why do you homeschool? Why do you homeschool?! It all boils down to the same thought process ... what's the motivation behind your decision to homeschool? There's a … Continue reading →

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Jan. 15, 2014

Serious Damage from Silly Social Lies

By Luke

Her knees -- pushed up toward her chest -- barricade her face behind the couch pillow. Another pillow perches on her head. She's hiding while she talks. Silly as it may be, it makes her feel safe. "I feel like … Continue reading →

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