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How Do I Set Proper Expectations for My Students?

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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17 minutes on Why Homeschooling Rocks!

Do you need some encouragement that homeschooling is a great choice? Would you like a reminder that your decision to home educate your kids is a good one? Even if you aren't feeling like maybe this homeschooling thing is too … Continue reading

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Why an Education Does Not Guarantee a Job

You've heard the mantra: Do well in school so you can get a good job. Or perhaps it was, "Go to college so you can make more money." But if a large percentage of the 99% are any indication, people … Continue reading

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You: the Indicator of Student Success

The class had two teachers. Neither wanted to be there. They took turns standing in front of the students, but they rarely imparted knowledge. Rather, the latest celebrity news dusted the stale air of boredom that clung to the children … Continue reading

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And so it begins!

The end of August has arrived, and so has the start of school for many families. The beginning of a new school year always represents a fresh slate for me. It brings the promise of new learning experiences, new challenges, … Continue reading

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