Not Another Homeschool Blog

I can't say that I agree with the idea that homeschoolers should bypass college, but I found the subject interesting and wrote about it in Is a College Education a Good Idea for Homeschoolers?   Meanwhile, as for me and my family, were are doing everything in our power to ensure college entry and scholarships.  Read:  Things Homeschoolers Can Do to Secure College Scholarships . FREE HOME EDUCATION WEBSITE MY BUSINESS WEBSITE WalletPop Contributor

As an African American, I have not been able to ignore the horrible graduation rates among African Americans. Sometimes we like to say that the child is not doing well because the family does not value education, but that is not always true.  In fact, there are a great many families who are distressed and frustrated and feel like their hands are tied in getting them to succeed in school.  If this is you, should should read:   Five Reasons African Americans Should Homeschool because if you want something done right, sometimes you just have to do it yourself.  FREE HOME EDUCATION WEBSITE MY BUSINESS WEBSITE WalletPop Contributor

I have decided to take on a homeschool consultant role this year.  I have been writing about homeschooling, for about 5 years and homeschooling for 8.  The number of people who have approached me just this summer has been overwhelming... in a very good way.  I have been able to give people advice and help them get started in homeschooling as well as provide support for people who have been homeschooling for less time than me.  In some cases I have been able to help homeschoolers who have homeschooled longer than me too.  I believe the reason I have ammassed so much knowledge and insight is because I am a writer and so read everything I can find on homeschooling, and stay on top of the movement and subjects that affect them.  I am excited to move onto this phase in homeschooling and plan to continue long past the time I finish homeschooling my kids.  I don't know exactly what my role will look like yet and need to make some decisions as to what I ...

 Another homeschooling myth debunked! Yesterday a Gecko decided to grace us with his presence on the kitchen counter.  My daughter discovered him when she went to do the dishes.  He was about six inches long (tail included) and clearly a baby.  He scared us to death. Me, my 5'5" daughter and my 6'3" son were practically in hysterics as we scrambled around to find a bowl, (that we never planned to eat from again) to trap him under.  As much as we didn't want him in the kitchen, we also didn't want to trap him kill him or accidentally decapitate his tail.  That would be gross. Finally, I took a cheap rubbermaid bowl and trapped him under it.  I was shaking by then, so I told the giant boy to take it from there and put him out side.  I went upstairs... I had to lay down for a minute. Well, that didn't happen.  I discovered he was still there as I finished eating dinner!  (I didn't cook, but picked up dinner from the grocery store) Th...