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I ran into my daughters art teacher today and she told me my daughter was fabulous. Well, I know my daughter is fabulous so I agreed. She clarified by telling me how impressed she was with my daughters level of artwork in this her first real drawing class. I had seen her working previously, and had noticed that her perspective was excellent. It took another person, an expert in art to tell me just how good her work was. You'd think that as an artist who has been drawing since the age of six that I would know that the kid has killer arts skills, but she would not draw flowers and candle sticks for me... The only think I've seen her draw ever is anime stuff. So for that reason I am glad to get input from other adults who can bring things out of her that I have not been able to or have not thought to. Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog Visit My Education Column at Examiner.com Great Deals on School & Homeschool Curriculu...

Here are some of my recent articles on homeschooling and education from around the net: The Cost of Homeschooling VS The Cost of Public School by Andrea Hermitt Yesterday at 08:22 AM I was sent a link this morning for an article called Even government envious of homeschooling success. Latest Homeschool Battle Takes Aim on Religion by Andrea Hermitt 28 Aug 2009 10:50 AM In what appeared to be a case of a divorced family fighting over homeschooling, the judge has ordered the child into school because she held to strongly to her own religious beliefs. Is Testing Homeschoolers Really a Bad Idea? by Andrea Hermitt 22 Aug 2009 01:55 PM A recent Washington Post article promotes homeschool testing as a way to tame this huge "sleeping giant". Thinking About Homeschooling on the Road by Andrea Hermitt 19 Aug 2009 09:50 PM As we wind down our 12 day trip in Los Angeles, I have to admit wanting to stay longer or to at least explore other cities. Sure I would miss my pets, and my own bed,...

tI was just informed that this blog was chosen as a top 1oo homeschool blog by the daily reviewer. YAY! I think that's cool, but I can't find the list. Eclectic Education - Homeschool Blogger Top homeschooling blogs Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog Visit My Education Column at Examiner.com Great Deals on School & Homeschool Curriculum