Enrichment programs are outside courses that supplement homeschool curriculum. They can be hosted by public or private schools, homeschool parents, or community groups....
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Whether you have been homeschooling for a while or are brand new to the community, you have probably run across homeschool terminology that just leaves you scratching your head. Homeschooling seems to have its own language at times, and it is not always easy to find a "dictionary" to help...
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The process of deschooling is important for parents and children alike. It can be difficult to move past the traditional school mentality and realize that it really is okay to do things differently!...
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Now legal in all fifty states, homeschooling is becoming a much more mainstream and widely selected education alternative, with families choosing this route for a wide variety of reasons....
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Whatever the reasoning, homeschooling is rarely a spur-of-the-moment decision. Instead, it is an intentional choice made because the family believes that it is the best decision for the current situation....
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The who, what, when, and where of homeschool families is a personal choice based on the needs of the students in each individual family. Part of the joy of homeschooling is the freedom and flexibility to create an educational environment that works for your family. ...
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While at one time most children were educated at home by their parents or private tutors, by the 20th century compulsory education laws reduced home educators almost exclusively to the Amish and families living in extremely rural areas. The number of homeschooling families began rising again in the late 1970's...
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The Common Core Standards and their implementation have caused understandable concern among homeschoolers. By becoming educated, preparing our children for the situations in which they may encounter the standards, and choosing curricula based on our needs, we can implement the solid components of the standards while standing up for the...
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As homeschooling parents, the knowledge we gain from one-on-one time spent with our students is much more valuable than what we will learn from standardized testing. However, there are a variety reasons that homeschoolers might choose to have their children participate in standardized testing....
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While homeschooling is legal in all US states, the laws and regulations governing homeschoolers vary widely depending upon your state of residence. Some states have almost no regulation at all, while in others homeschooling is highly regulated. ...
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