Not Another Homeschool Blog

We have talked to a lot of admissions counselors, but done nothing on paper until today.  We just submitted the SCAD application online... too bad the application fee waiver coupon they gave didn't work. No worries though, it was only $35.00.  SCAD strongly suggested my son apply NOW, almost 2 full years before he is to enroll... strange, but if that's what they want, that is what they get.  We will be contacted by a dedicated admissions counselor soon to continue the process... this was just the initial form. We also need to submit a special application in the spring for their Rising Stars program. FREE HOME EDUCATION WEBSITE MY BUSINESS WEBSITE WalletPop Contributor

I mentioned yesterday, the Today Show Online article on homeschooling.  http://nfahm.blogspot.com/2010/09/there-are-home-school-parents-who-are.html I said I woud go back and read the comments, and I did.... at least a quarter of them anyway.  It has left me exhausted. It's not that I knew it existed, but the inorance around homeschooling continues to astound me. There were the verbal bullies who wanted to state just how backwards and

Carnival of Homeschooling: School Rooms and the Places we learn This carnival is a visual guide on how to set up a homeschool area, and demonstrates the creativity and flexibility around creating a workspace.....  and there's lots of blog posts from homeschoolers too.  FREE HOME EDUCATION WEBSITE MY BUSINESS WEBSITE WalletPop Contributor

This is a fun comment from a MSNBC article on homeschooling: "There are home-school parents who are knuckleheads just like there are public school parents who are knuckleheads". I have to say this is the MOST positive write up of homeschooling I have ever read.    I plan to go back later and read the comments... there are over 100 right now.  That's going to be fun! Enjoy the article: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39342787/ns/today-parenting/ FREE HOME EDUCATION WEBSITE MY BUSINESS WEBSITE WalletPop Contributor

I had this conversation with a new homeschooler earlier today. I promised to send a recap. I will also add that if any seasoned homeschoolers has a list of what an elementary age homeschooler needs to know, please leave a comment. So in my estimation, by the time a child enters middle school, they need the following