Not Another Homeschool Blog

Yesterday I wrote about preparing my kids to start taking CLEPs. For that reason, I will be compiling information that I may be able to use later... If you can use it too... then great! Anyway, here is a site you can use to take practice tests for CLEP and PETERSON exams http://tinyurl.com/94dgbb Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog Visit My Education Column at Examiner.com

I have decided to get my kids started taking CLEP courses next year. In my own words, CLEP exams are tests used to allow students to test out of a College course. For homeschoolers, they are a great AP substitute because it allows a student to study college level coursework and take a test to prove they learned it. No one can argue that MOMMA assigned a grade with no real basis. While CLEP exams will allow students to fast forward through college, that is hardly my concern. My interest in CLEP exams is to show that my kids really know what they know and to make them more attractive to the best colleges (should they plan to go that route.) I will mostly be working with my 14 year old son and a 16 year old friend. My daughter will probably take some as well just to get a feel for it. The first test the boys are planning to take is supposed to be the easiest... Interpreting and analyzing Literature, but the test isn't exactly a no brainer for me. I am planning to have them rea...

Who do you consider to be your homeschooling community? It is an organized homeschool group. It is members of a homeschool co-op or academic program? Is the the people from your child's homeschool sport group? Is it another homeschooling family from down the street? Regardless of who you consider to be your homeschool community, they are important to have. Read this article I recently wrote about homeschool communities. Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog Visit My Education Column at Examiner.com

Universal school vouchers could be coming to Georgia Education examiner week in review February 1, 2008 What's right with public education: It's available to all Parental Valentine's Day stress and the Sadie Hawkins dance Freaky Friday: Sex change SAT and other odd stories in education Homeschoolers Shouldn't Fret over College by Andrea Hermitt My subscription to the Homescholar Record came to day and it carried great news. Will the mom of the new Octuplets Homeschool? by Andrea Hermitt When I think about the mom who just added 8 children to the six she already has, my only thought is "how is she going to get one on one time with each of them". My next thought was of the Duggar Family. According to Newsvine. South Dakota School Board Wants Homeschoolers Back by Andrea Hermitt According to the HSLDA. the Rapid city School Board in South Dakota wants to recruit homeschoolers in an effort to bring more money into the district. Read more about Rapid City school...

I am one of those black people who has never set myself apart from other people. I refuse to segregate myself. I shy away from black-only situations, and like to be in the middle of the action, no matter what color that action is. Still, while I have managed to transcend race in many areas of my life, I am surrounded by people who don't think like I do. I have siblings who feel held back by "the man". I have gone to college with people who already felt defeated. Insecurities based on nothing more than being black is a horrible thing to witness. For me, seeing Obama actually become the president means that whenever someone makes an excuse that "the man" is holding him back, my argument won't be empty talk. It means that there are no excuses for being less than great. It means that someone came before you, it has been done... what is your problem. I think my kids explained it best. After the inauguration I asked my 14 year old son what this moment me...

A new Carnival of Homeschooling has been completed. Beverly from About.com has a bit of fun with it trying to help a lost hat find its way back home. My entry was Colleges with best return on investment that accept CLEP Some of my favorite entries are: Whatever You Do, Don’t Ask Me About… Unbelievable (No Child Left Ahead) and The apologia biology giveaway Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog Visit My Education Column at Examiner.com

Joanne Jacobs always finds the coolest stuff. Check out this funny youtube video about using correct punctuation. Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog Visit My Education Column at Examiner.com