Category Archives: News

Jul. 6, 2012

It Doesn't Matter What Curriculum You Use

By Luke

Which curriculum you choose to purchase makes little difference to your student's academic performance. Ouch. Let's take this a step further: The data show it doesn't matter if you are homeschooled or public schooled. In the end, educational outcome boils … Continue reading →

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Jul. 4, 2012

Fireworks, Picnics and so much more...

By Jill

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another… Ahh, Independence Day. From childhood I have loved this day with its picnics, ice-cream, watermelon, fireworks … Continue reading →

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Jul. 3, 2012

OPoN: Books, Stats, and Dropouts

By Luke

If you haven't checked out my Other Posts of Note recently, there's some noteworthy stuff in there... including a quick way to shuck corn. But a new stat grabbed my attention. Apparently, 857 students drop out of high school every … Continue reading →

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Jun. 27, 2012

Historical Fiction, Turing Tests, and Plagiary

By Luke

Perhaps the Turing Google Doodle had already started my mind turning, but I was intrigued by the Wired blog post about a human-like Twitter bot. Long story short: The bot copies posts and randomly "follows" people on Twitter. A fair … Continue reading →

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Jun. 26, 2012

Summer "School"

By Karla

In our family we like to say that learning is not just for school time, but rather learning is a lifestyle. My husband and I take advantage of opportunities to teach our children as we go about our daily lives. … Continue reading →

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Jun. 20, 2012

Do Your Books Hint at What's Coming?

By Luke

Her hazel eyes sparkle as she lets out a knowing hum. She's pretty sure she can guess the reveal. And her lips are smiling. We enjoy stories that let us participate in guessing the outcome. The technical term is foreshadowing. … Continue reading →

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Jun. 19, 2012

Bible Integrated Curriculum

By Luke

The air hums with the chatter of homeschoolers. I'm standing in a curriculum provider's booth, listening to an enthusiastic representative "pitch" me. I'm going to be a hard sell <smile>. "The Bible is integrated in our curriculum," she proudly tells … Continue reading →

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