Category Archives: News

Dec. 10, 2013

How Not to Evaluate Homeschooling

By Robert

Update: Since this post was first written in December 2013, I've had an opportunity to reevaluate it. In light of several comments and insights, combined with a rereading of the original article in question, I've come to see that I've … Continue reading →

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Dec. 9, 2013

Save 50% when you update your Sonlight Instructor's Guide

By Luke

Sonlight's per pupil cost drops the more you use one of our programs. Because almost everything in your Core or Multi-Subject Package is reusable, adding an additional student requires a few consumable activity sheets or workbooks and little else. So … Continue reading →

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Dec. 6, 2013

Help Your Children Grapple with the Fact that We're Sinners

By Luke

After some heinous atrocity against humanity, those who knew the perpetrator often say something like, "He was such a nice man!" It does not matter if it was violent, sexual, criminal, or dishonest, we seem to expect the "bad guys" … Continue reading →

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Dec. 4, 2013

Touching the Future...

By Jill

Lately I have thought a lot about what it means to invest your time in teaching a child. A few days ago I thought back to a day, many years ago when I was living in Florida. It was a … Continue reading →

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Dec. 3, 2013

The Ren Faire Exists and Other Musings on Reality

By Luke

I've been to Renaissance Festivals in two different states. It's typically hot and expensive and exhausting and little changes year to year. But my wife and friends love going, so I don my bed sheet monk costume and sometimes try … Continue reading →

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Dec. 2, 2013

The Maturity of Homeschoolers

By Luke

People have called her "older than her years" and I've heard "mature" used as an adjective. But when I look at this particular student, I don't see a person who has reached full development. She's insecure as all get-out, though … Continue reading →

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Nov. 26, 2013

Gifts

By Karla

At this time of year my thoughts naturally turn toward all the things I have for which to be thankful. And they are numerous. Regardless of my circumstances and what I might be currently going through, when I take time … Continue reading →

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