Category Archives: News

Apr. 29, 2013

Want a Fee-Free 9-month Payment Plan? Order Today.

By Luke

Hard to believe April is drawing to a close. As we come to the end of this month, your opportunity to take advantage of Sonlight's 9-month Time Payment plans is also coming to an end for this year. If you … Continue reading →

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Apr. 25, 2013

When the world goes crazy ...

By Judy

April 15th began much like any other day, and ended with details and images of the Boston Marathon bombings flashing across TV and computer screens, newspapers and Twitter feeds. We watched the drama unfold throughout the next few days, and … Continue reading →

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Apr. 24, 2013

From Luke's Inbox: What's the Big Picture in Grading?

By Luke

I am a computer technology teacher and want my students to learn movie/film making. I love your free film school because you make it sound fun which is a contrast to my serious approach. But I've never graded students on … Continue reading →

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Apr. 23, 2013

Making Modifications

By Karla

A few weeks ago my husband and I bought a new car. It's a perfectly lovely car with lots of nice features. My husband, who enjoys driving above all things, says it's a "driver's car." One of the first things … Continue reading →

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Apr. 22, 2013

The Privileged Position of Less Formal Learning

By Luke

Milton Gaither's recent post THROUGH THE LENS OF HOME-EDUCATED CHILDREN: Insights from Children About What Motivates Them to Learn reminded me of two benefits I had as a homeschooled kid. First, my education was something I participated in; I was … Continue reading →

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Apr. 17, 2013

Sonlight and the Common Core State Standards

By Luke

Many organizations, companies, and curriculum providers are working to align themselves with the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Sonlight is not. Why is Sonlight not seeking to conform to the new Common Core? First, Sonlighters already succeed. The Common … Continue reading →

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Apr. 16, 2013

Unplugging

By Jonelle

I had planned to write about how I am tired of hate. And I am. I am so overwhelmed by the hate that is pounded all the time. Between Christians, between sexes, between countries, between people. I know there are … Continue reading →

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