Category Archives: News

Dec. 31, 2012

Eating Disorders, Invisibility, and Other Socialization Ills

By Luke

Her weight hovers just above one hundred pounds. If she lost a little more, she'd be in the double digits. The thought thrills her. That would be an achievement she could claim, a fact about her that people couldn't strip … Continue reading →

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Dec. 28, 2012

What Does the New Year Mean for You?

By Luke

I had the opportunity to record a bit for The Sociable Homeschooler's New Year's show. Since I took the time to write up a few thoughts, I thought I'd publish them here as well: The New Year, as a celebration, … Continue reading →

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Dec. 26, 2012

How Does Attendance Translate to a Grade?

By Luke

One of the many joys of this season is catching up with "my" college kids. As we discussed finals and how the semester ended out, one of the girls expressed frustration with her Chemistry course. "I'd already had that class … Continue reading →

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Dec. 24, 2012

What the World Needs Now

By Luke

I've read numerous people suggest that we all should "just be a little nicer" in light of recent events. These authors seem to agree that such new found generosity won't actually fix anything, but it will help. A bit. And … Continue reading →

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Dec. 19, 2012

Life-Long Learning: Scalable Vector Graphics

By Luke

I've known about vector graphics for a long time. I'd even heard about .svgs quite awhile ago. But now that the resolution on our screens is getting so much higher, it's time to start learning about how to implement these … Continue reading →

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Dec. 18, 2012

Confessions of an extroverted homeschooler

By Jonelle

Hello, my name is Jonelle and I'm an extrovert trying to homeschool. The girls I spend my day with. The past month has been very telling for me. With the holidays arriving one after another, normal events have been cancelled … Continue reading →

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Dec. 17, 2012

How Do I Set Proper Expectations for My Students?

By Luke

How do I determine if I'm being too lax or strict with my son or daughter? I want learning to be fun, but sometimes you do have to put your nose to educational the grindstone. I'm nervous that my children … Continue reading →

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