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Mar. 29, 2021

Why Storytelling Matters for Your Homeschool

By Sarita

Imagine you grew up in an ancient indigenous culture with no books, no computers, no electricity. How would you have spent your evenings? Perhaps around a fire, listening to stories. Most cultures around the world have passed on their values … Continue reading →

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Jan. 25, 2017

Physical Movement: Another Reason to Homeschool

By Sarita

If you went to classroom school, could you go back and sit still at a desk through those hours of classes now—with minimal physical movement? As an adult, Angela Hanscom wondered this about herself. So she went to middle school … Continue reading →

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Oct. 6, 2015

Don't Stay in School - musings on education

By Luke

If you haven't see the educational video Don't Stay in School, check it out: I enjoyed the song. It's catchy, creative, asks some solid questions, and points to frustrations to which millions of people can relate. Myself, included. But even … Continue reading →

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Jul. 17, 2015

"I'm a teacher. I would never homeschool."

By Luke

A friend shot me a link to the current quora thread If given a choice, will you homeschool your child? Why? The response at the top right now is by Hiland Hall. He says... I entered public school in 5th … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2015

It's Not the System

By Luke

Her laugh is cruel. "You don't know how to do this?" "I'm sorry," he says defensively. "I have gaps in my education. I was homeschooled." These two argue from time to time; they are both cut of the confidence cloth, … Continue reading →

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Feb. 9, 2015

Large Groups of Children

By Luke

His blonde hair is trimmed clean and close. His glasses give the impression of a passionate math student. He teaches chess as part of a before and after school program for struggling students. "There's no way I can give each … Continue reading →

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Jan. 28, 2015

School Without Success

By Luke

He works at a local grocery store, always wishing for a few more hours. He was finally able to move out of his parents' house last year. He's still wondering what God wants him to do. "I started high school," … Continue reading →

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