Category Archives: News

May. 1, 2013

Overwhelmed?

By Jill

I love homeschool conventions. They are exciting, busy places that renew my faith in parenting and give me hope for America. At conventions dedicated parents come together to learn, think and to engage with others who want to raise their … Continue reading →

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Apr. 30, 2013

Alliances and Ideology

By Luke

Maybe it was the post about the future of the Quiverfull movement. Perhaps it was browsing a site that referenced a Sonlight blog post while warning parents to beware of evolutionary theories. It could be that I've been discussing highly … Continue reading →

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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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