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

I missed the first episode where problems with education was discussed.  But I don't really have to watch Oprah to understand the problems with our schools.  They are plentiful and farspread from the teacher's unions that keep poor teachers, to the politics that drive out new teachers with potential.  (I am watching part two of this episide, and just 10 minutes in I am distressed.  I feel like the solutions about to be offered are still band-aids.  The first guest, a star teacher in Harlem requested 1 extra hour a day... an hour of what?  More crap?  Ugh!.  )  She presents her own Supermen who she thinks can effect change, and they are calling for mothers, fathers, teachers, adminstrators to join them...

I just read an article entitled Using For Dummies Books in Homeschooling .  "Hey!  I've done that"; I thought. I mostly use free online programs for homeschooling my high school students, but there were few options available for Algebra 2.  I had noticed the For Dummies books but hesitated to buy them in fear of insulting my son.  Then he came to me and requested Algebra 2 for Dummies.  (My son has always helped  research and choose his curriculum.  I purchased the book and accompanying workbook. He loved it. Upon finishing it, he did give a small warning. He said that it was written for someone who was familiar with Algebra and possibly even Algebra 2, but needed extra help.  Whenever he got stuck, he went online and chose videos from sites like Khan Academy, and Your Teacher.com. Just something I thought you should know. FREE HOME EDUCATION WEBSITE MY BUSINESS WEBSITE WalletPop Contributor