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Homeschooling and Public School – Compare and Contrast – Part II
Homeschoolers and public school systems cooperate in a lot of ways, but it’s hard not to talk about the success of homeschooling without exposing the failures of many traditional schools. In the last article I explained 2 major symptoms of … Continue reading
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Homeschooling and Public School – Compare and Contrast – Part I
Homeschoolers and public school systems cooperate in a lot of ways, but it’s hard not to talk about the success of homeschooling without exposing the failures of the monopoly of traditional, “brick and mortar” schools. We tend to avoid the … Continue reading
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High School Graduation – How to do it Right for Homeschoolers and Traditionally Schooled Students
A student is better equipped to successfully enter college or vocational training if they successfully graduate from high school. A homeschooling student is deemed as successfully completing high school anytime the parent chooses as long as the student is 16 … Continue reading
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Parents of Public School Students
Why aren’t there enough good teachers to work in district public schools? Because they don’t want to work there, that’s why. The pay is bad, the kids don’t want to be there, the parents are always mad at you (as … Continue reading
Graduating Early
Can my Homeschooler Graduate Early? How is This Done? Many families are discovering the world of homeschooling and choosing a “parent directed” education model of schooling instead of a model with a teacher in a classroom. This term, “parent directed” was first … Continue reading
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Depressed? One Girl finds a Way Out.
COPIED FROM FACEBOOK 3/18/2014 Alright-… Here’s my epic, (Semi-inspirational) bi-annual life post! Get comfy. It’s a doozy. So, these past five months-…. Wow. I’m going to do my best to place this in perspective for you all since I rarely … Continue reading
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Parents’ Ultimate Authority to Educate Children
Parents have the ultimate authority as the primary educators of their children. Whether parents choose to homeschool or not, they are the ultimate authority over the education of their children. Unfortunately, parents can make bad decisions, or abdicate their responsibility … Continue reading
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Why I Homeschool – Featured Article on FPEA
The main reason why my husband and I decided to homeschool our 3 children was to instill Godly principals, and teach critical thinking. I remember when my husband and I first started even talking about homeschooling, our first child was … Continue reading
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To Late to Apologize – A Declaration against the “King’s” Social Justice
View this absolutely excellent satirical music video about the sentiment of the original colonies declaring their separation from England, and refusing to accept King George’s “apology.” They had just dumped tea into the Boston Harbor as a symbol. They rejected … Continue reading
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Dear Sweetheart (From Moms, to Teen-aged or Young Adult Children)
Dear Sweetheart, I can tell you have some confusion and frustration lately, especially when your dad and I “gave you a lecture”. Don’t misunderstand our motives. We desire to see you continue to grow, and experience good things in your life, … Continue reading
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Fredrick Bastiat: The Law
This is a must read for the all freedom loving, American citizens concerned with protecting the Rule of Law. We are so fortunate to have it available on the internet. Thank you, whoever is responsible for providing this site: http://land.netonecom.net/tlp/ref/the-law1.shtml
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Attempts for a Socialist Takeover of America. I’m ready for the fight. Are you?
Many are desperate to stop the socialist takeover of our country, which is happening mainly though educational institutions including major news outlets. Unconstitutional laws are being upheld by all 3 branches of the government (Obama Care to name one), and … Continue reading
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Reading Legislative Charts for Researching Laws
Feel free to access this free online e-learning training teaching you how to research the impact of new laws. CLICK HERE
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Common Core Curriculum – Just a Tool?
…Just a Tool? Well, the answer is yes, and no. Why is there a controversy about the Common Core Curriculum (CC)? I love the idea of organizing pathways to career development, which is a main goal of CC, but the … Continue reading
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Early Childhood Education: Government Rules May Impose on Owners’ Preferences
If you are an owner of a day care center that is under some type of auditing from a government entity, (usually part of joining a government program) watch out! What will first seem like quality controls to improve your center, where … Continue reading
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Getting Around Public School Boundary Assignments
In a document by the Florida Department of Education, entitled CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT Annual Report for 2008-2009 School Year, it was explained that parents have the authority to choose their own public school, despite the “boundary” rules the public so often … Continue reading
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A Humorous Account of a Homeschooling Critic
INTO WHAT KIND OF PERSON CAN YOU EXPECT A HOMESCHOOLER TO DEVELOP? Mr. Pointy Nose by Tammy D. Drennan, A homeschooling student Once upon a time, there lived a happy family in a great wood: Mother and Father, Brother, Sister … Continue reading
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AP Reports on Socialization of Homeschoolers
Home-schooled children get along well : by the Associated Press GAINESVILLE – Youngsters taught at home by parents do not lag in social development when compared with those of the same age who attend conventional schools, a University of Florida … Continue reading
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Famous Homeschoolers
What to do these people have in common? C.S. Lewis, Abraham Lincoln, Agatha Christie, Thomas Edison, Mark Twain, Booker T. Washington, Amadeus Mozart, Blaise Pascal, Jonathan Edwards, Theodore Roosevelt, Florence Nightingale, Irving Berlin, Claude Monet, George Patton, Benjamin Franklin, George … Continue reading
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Teacher Evaluations Add Pressure
The best teacher evaluation system I can think of is to allow students and parents the right to leave any teacher they don’t like. Teachers will learn to be effective to keep their “clients” happy. I heard that some public … Continue reading
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Faith’s Sweet Failures
The faith each one of us holds, in either a person, or in God gives us courage, and hope. If the object of our faith is a person though, or anything else temporal (of this world) it can be assaulted, … Continue reading
Florida Sheriff’s Association Supports the 2nd Amendment!
I read today that the Florida Sheriff’s Association put out a statement January 28, 2013 supporting the 2nd amendment. I am really glad they stood up. I hope they go a step further and endorse Oath Keepers! Thank you so … Continue reading
National School Choice Week
Received in my email today: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2013 CONTACT Jaryn Emhof, National Director of Communications Jaryn@ExcelinEd.org 850-391-4090 Today, the Foundation for Excellence in Education joins with education partners across the country to celebrate National School Choice Week. … Continue reading
Classrooms: Use Only When Needed
About 10-15 years ago, I remember saying this will be all be gone in future (as I waved my hand in a circle inside the 4 walls of a classroom). I was a dreamer back then, and I am still … Continue reading
A “Non-Example” of Innovative in Education
Did you see the commercial of a bed ridden boy in a hospital controlling a robot roaming the halls of his elementary school? The boy’s face was displayed, to scale on the face platform of this robot. The 4 foot high … Continue reading
Epitaph of a High School Drop Out
Some of you may not be aware that I am a high school drop out. It’s kind of like being a alcoholic – you just are. I can tell you that I sympathize with kids and young adults who drop … Continue reading
Remember Haiti
Two excellent sites i’ve come accross regarding aid to Haiti are: http://hopetohaiti.com/ and http://www.bhm.org/ They do more than just “feed them for a day.” They work to help them feed themsleves for a lifetime.
Questionable Motives for Giffords and Kelly: Americans for Responsible Solutions
I have to question the motives of this organization since the only solutions backed are the removal or limiting of firearms currently available, and owned by law abiding citizens. I sent a letter today to the editor of USA Today in … Continue reading
The War on Kids – Trailer
This documentary is about the failure of institutionalized education. “The numerous failures and pathologies associated with school are predominantly due to it autocratic structure. Because no one wants to voluntarily relinquish power, this fundamental problem is never addressed or … Continue reading
Ridiculous Reasons Why Teachers Should Not Have Guns
Individuals should have the right to have guns on their person, even if they are teachers, if they are law abiding citizens. Some persons, though are: 1. just uncomfortable with that thought of being near a gun because of the dangers of accidental discharge; or 2. … Continue reading
Diplomas and Transcripts for Homeschoolers
What is a homeschool diploma, or a homeschool transcript? Who issues them? The short answer is, the parents issue these. They can create these records and “declare” their student graduated as early as age 16. Yet, the final two years of “enrollment” need to … Continue reading
Uganda’s President Repents for the Sins of the Nation
http://blog.godreports.com/2012/11/ugandas-president-publicly-repents-for-nations-sins/
The Controversial Black Robed Regiment
From Pastor Richard Wilmont What is the Black Robed Regiment? A Brief History by David Barton The Black Robed Regiment was the name that the British placed on the courageous and patriotic American clergy during the Founding Era (a backhanded … Continue reading
Obey God, Rather Than Man – Blind Submission to Any Man or System is Not Healthy
By Coach Dave Daubenmire December 6, 2012 NewsWithViews.com One of my dear friends just received a few more bruises from another battle with the authorities.Not the government free-speech deniers, but those passive bullies known as Christian-leadership. He just went toe-to-toe … Continue reading
Nancy’s Top Education Website Picks
http://internet4classrooms.com/ This website has online learning modules at the K-12 and adult learning level – and they are completely free. You will find very detailed PowerPoint presentations for some lessons, videos, etc., and the lessons are all organized by level and subject, and … Continue reading
Earn College Credit as an “Adult Homeschooler”!
An individual may earn college credit by passing a test for each course. Though these credits can be used toward graduation, most colleges require you earn at least 21 of your total credits from their school, to be awarded their … Continue reading
Find The Best Homeschooling Information in Florida
Go to the website for the Florida Parent Educator’s Association, and click on your District to find pertinent information in your area.
Public School Principals: Get Information They Get From the DOE
Paperless Communications Sign up for E-Mail Notices View Official Communications Archive In an effort to communicate with Florida’s educational community in a timely and cost efficient manner, the Department of Education developed the Paperless Communications System as a means of … Continue reading
What Florida’s Most Influencial People Read Daily
The “DrudgeReport” of Florida is Sayfiereview. http://www.sayfiereview.com/
Private School Enrollment For Homeschoolers
CLICK HERE for a quick summary of this private school for homeschoolers. Family Tree Private School supports the authority of the family and parents over the lives of their children. Family Tree Private School offers accredited private school enrollment, homeschooling … Continue reading
The Continental Congress by “We the People” in 2009
A very historic event took place that was not promoted much by CSPAN or the media. A verified Continental Congress was held in 2009 as it became evident our nation was being negatively affected by communism, and socialist elements. To some that were … Continue reading
5 School Board Members and a Union Rep Control All the Money
I have a little story to tell that stresses the importance of the need for parents to support, and monitor their elected school officials – and for teachers to work with their union representative. A strong collaboration will improve the health … Continue reading
Graduation Options for the Struggling Senior
I had a parent ask me what choices there were for her son who does not have the skills to get a regular diploma, but wants to “graduate” from High School. Obtaining a Vocational High School Diploma from Family Tree … Continue reading