Train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
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Technology vs. tradition: More students turning to online schools (The Fairmont Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-08
FAIRMONT - When her sister got sick, Angela Rivera had to make a decision. She knew she could help care for her sister's child - the rest of her family was at work and couldn't get away - but as a sophomore at Fairmont Area High School, that would mean missing a lot of school. And that was not acceptable to this highly motivated student.
Homeschool football program a true work of ‘Faith’ (Stephenville Empire-Tribune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-07
Faith Homeschool group provides area youth who are homeschooled a chance to gather and do activities with other kids, giving them the opporunity to replace the most glaring difference between home school and public school - peer interaction.
Library calendar: Employment workshop planned (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-07
Published: Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:46 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Headquarters Library, Irwin Room until 2 p.m.; Carolina Southern Classroom 2-4:30 p.m., Career Specialist @ Your Library. Free employment workshop.
Haitian adoptees' family keeps spiritual heritage (Lansing State Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-06
Images of the washed out Haitian hillside where their children's relatives lived have led Peter and Paula Fitzgibbons to fear that their adopted son and daughter have no biological family left.
a judge's view on Home Schooling
Home Schooling News 2010-02-06
I believe that people who "home school" their children don't see the total impact of what they are doing by keeping their children from an education in a brick and mortar school.
Upcoming programs at Mass Audubon Joppa Flats (Georgetown Record)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-05
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education and visitor center open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center, which is located near the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, offers the following programs through Feb. 21.
Home schooling: Is it right for you?
Home Schooling News 2010-02-04
As the deadlines for Atlanta's independent schools and area preschools approach throughout this month, many parents are now opting out of this process entirely and choosing to home school.
Homeschooled Students Top Regional Future City Contest
HSLDA | In The News 2010-02-03
A New Basis for U.S. Asylum Claims: Homeschooling
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-02-03
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From Time.com... I think it's safe to say the media is beginning to take note.<br /><blockquote>Uwe and Hannelore Romeike are not like other asylum seekers, people fleeing war or torture in places like Afghanistan, Iraq or Somalia. They're music teachers from a village in southern Germany. And yet, in what appears to be the first case of its kind, the couple and their five children were granted asylum in the U.S. last week by an immigration judge who ruled that they had a "well-founded fear of persecution" in their home country for engaging in what has become a popular albeit somewhat controversial American practice — homeschooling their children. <a title='A New Basis for U.S. Asylum Claims: Homeschooling - TIME' href='http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1958059,00.html?xid=rss-topstories#ixzz0eULfCCLYRead%20more:%20http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1958059,00.html?xid=rss-topstories#ixzz0eULUcOug'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8331650873575201323?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Family helps adopted Haitian children keep their spiritual heritage (Contra Costa Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-03
CHICAGO — Images of the washed out Haitian hillside where their children's relatives lived have led Peter and Paula Fitzgibbons to fear that their adopted son and daughter have no biological family left.
Home Schooling Children & the Use of Government Visual Aides
Home Schooling News 2010-02-02
Each year, more and more parents are turning to alternative education options as a way to remove their children from the public school system but still provide a quality education.
Homeschool Buyers Co-op Releases More Discounted Supplies For Homeschool Groups (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-02
Free online membership grants access to hundreds of exclusive homeschool resources and supplies at discounted prices
Second Opinion—Tebow’s Super Bowl Ad isn’t Intolerant; Its Critics Are
HSLDA | In The News 2010-02-02
Opinion—Tim Tebow: Cultural Warrior?
HSLDA | In The News 2010-02-01
Homeschool Buyers Co-op Expands Resources To Include Homeschool Testing For Reading, Math, and Learning Styles (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-01
Homeschool curriculum provider offers several discounted assessment testing modules for math skills, learning styles, reading levels and more
Fill up your February calendar with these events (Salem Statesman Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-01
Book Group at Tea Party Bookshop: Naseem Rahka: Naseem Rahka discusses The Crying Tree, signs books and answers questions. Open to all, book groups encouraged to come, 7 to 8 p.m., Tea Party Bookshop, 420 Ferry St. SE. Cost: Free. Contact: (503) 990-6471. Grief Workshop with Chaplain Bob Weinberger: Offering help for all Salem/Keizer area families suffering the loss of a loved one. Light ...
T - R - A - G - I - C (The Russellville Courier)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-02-01
By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com POTTSVILLE — After 14 rounds, 45 of 46 contestants had misspelled a word Tuesday at the Pope County Spelling Bee at Pottsville Junior High School — but Remy Easley was still standing.
Homeschool Writer of the Year Competition 2010
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-31
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Okay, this took me a while to understand. it's not a writing contest in the usual sense but <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolwriters.com/default.aspx'>Homeschool Writers</a> site lists a bunch of other contests and they want to encourage homeschoolers to enter by offering prizes for entering the most.<br /><br />It's a great idea and I encourage your K-12 homeschoolers to check out the <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolwriters.com/chart.aspx'>list of writing contests</a> waiting for their entry. They also offer deadline reminders for you.<br /><blockquote>Who can enter the most writing contests this year? This competition encourages homeschoolers of every age to get out their pens and join in the race!<br /> <br />Our Goal <br />The goal is to help students see that winning a contest is not the important part-- it's entering the contest itself. That's where this competition comes in; we try to encourage the student to enter writing contests without getting discouraged that they didn't win each contest. We award recognition not for who won the most but for who entered the most. Our hope is that students will find entering contests fun, even if they don't win. <a title='Homeschool Writer of the Year Competition 2010' href='http://homeschoolwriters.com/hwyc_2010.aspx'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5640564492269141296?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Father accused of abusing adopted son 'got under the radar'
Home Schooling News 2010-01-30
An El Paso County man accused of abusing his adopted son was suspected of mistreating the teenager two years ago while living on the Western Slope but eluded authorities' scrutiny by home-schooling him, Craig police said.
Angle explains position for U.S. Senate (Lahontan Valley News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-30
Sharon Angle is passionate about changing the way things are done in Washington, D.C. She is also passionate about improving the quality of life for her fellow Nevadans. Angle spoke before the Lahontan Republican Women last week to present her platform in her run for the U.S. Senate spot held by incumbent Sen. Harry Reid. "Some people think Harry Reid is too big to fail," she said, "But he has ...
I thought people like me were nuts
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-29
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Via the Austin Daily Herald | Home schooling provides an alternative<br /><blockquote>Cindy Stevens, mother of 3, and Lisa Jewett, mother of 5, have taught their children all that they know — well, not exactly everything. But, the two women aren’t just mothers. They are teachers. Stevens and Jewett teach their kids at home, taking on everything from choosing the curriculum, writing lesson plans and grading exams.<br /><br />“It’s funny because I used to be anti-homeschool,” Jewett said. “I thought people like me were nuts.” <a title='Austin Daily Herald | Home schooling provides an alternative' href='http://www.austindailyherald.com/news/2010/jan/27/home-schooling-provides-alternative/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5010163225833273945?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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German perspective on Homeschool Asylum in the U.S.
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-29
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The German <a target='_blank' href='http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,674312,00.html'>Spiegel Online (English Edition) has a piece on the case of the German homeschool family granted asylum in the U.S.</a>. There is not much by way of German reaction but some interesting background on the case.<br /><blockquote>The decision on the family's political asylum could still be overturned if the US government appeals the ruling. But Mike Donnelly, the attorney for the Home School Legal Defense Association, said he hopes Tuesday's ruling will influence public opinion in Germany -- which is part of the reason his group offered to represent the Romeikes, he said. <a title='Religious Persecution?: German Home-Schoolers Granted Political Asylum in US - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International' href='http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,674312,00.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8352927705702447589?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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German Homeschool Asylum, Where is U.S. Media?
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-29
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The Reality Check Blog asks the question why this isn't being covered in the media. I have seen the <a target='_blank' href='http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/26/AR2010012603298.html'>AP wire story published in the Washington Post</a>. The Conservative <a target='_blank' href='http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jan/28/home-schoolers-win-asylum-in-us/'>Washington Times has their own report</a>. Beyond this, there's not much real independent coverage of this in the U.S.<br /><blockquote>Sadly, about the only people reporting on these incidents seem to be Christian groups and homeschooling networks on the Internet. Groups like the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). As mentioned above, the AP has a story that has made its way around the wires, too, but there doesn’t seem to be much independent coverage of this by the Old Media.<br /><br />This seems odd since it is quite an interesting story where it concerns international relations. The HSLDA says that this ruling is “embarrassing for Germany.” That may be but the rest of the media is silent. <a title='The Reality Check » Blog Archive » Homeschooling German Family Awarded Political Asylum in U.S., Where is U.S. Media?' href='http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=10888'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3479346764151814118?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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U.S. Grants Political Asylum for German Homeschoolers
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-28
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Via OneNewsNow.com. It's actually a judge in Tennessee, so it technically is not the "U.S." granting asylum. Let's hope the Federal Government doesn't step in worried about creating an international incident. (HT Stacy on Facebook)<br /><blockquote>PURCELLVILLE, VA- A German couple who fled to Tennessee so they could home school their children has been granted political asylum by an immigration judge in Memphis. (See earlier story)<br /><br />The decision clears the way for Uwe Romeike his wife and five children to stay in Morristown, Tennessee, where they have been living since 2008.<br /> <br />German law requires children to attend public or private schools, and parents can face fines or prison time if they don't comply. Romeike, an evangelical Christian, said he believes Germany's curriculum is "against Christian values." <a title='Political asylum for home schoolers (OneNewsNow.com)' href='http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=871908'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-2347051570936047235?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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The Simple Homeschool Offers Fun Interactive Curriculum for Homeschooling Families (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-26
Homeschooling parents have a new high tech option with interactive homeschool curriculum.
An Idiot’s Guide to Homeschooling
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-25
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Via The Enterprise Blog. I mentioned a similar <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/2010/01/corporate-sovereignty-of-homeschool.html'>attack on religion</a> under the guise of homeschooling a few weeks ago with a similar (but less eloquent) criticism. Maybe attacking religion directly is too obvious. So attack a perceived fringe element like homeschoolers.<br /><blockquote>I continue to be amazed at the public displays of rank anti-religious ignorance by members of the “educated class.” This time it’s in an article entitled “The Harms of Homeschooling” by one Robin L. West (h/t to Izzy Lyman), from a recent issue of Philosophy & Public Policy, published by the University of Maryland. The name of the publication led me to expect something academic, but the article is basically a bigoted screed against the supposed religious extremism of the “hard core” of the homeschooling community. It’s chock-full of dispassionate academic prose like this (describing homeschoolers): <a title='An Idiot’s Guide to Homeschooling « The Enterprise Blog' href='http://blog.american.com/?p=9366'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1587865771414840332?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Homeschool players fighting for access to public school teams
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-25
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Via SI.com (the online version of Sports Illustrated)<br /><blockquote>HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- On a rainy Friday afternoon in October, junior quarterback Stevie Douglas emerged from a well-traveled minivan that had begun its journey in Clinton, La. Teammates Ronald Brown, Rennel Hammond, Mike-el Arvie and Jeremy Arvie emerged from a white van bearing the logo of the New Life Tabernacle Church in Opelousas, La. From other vehicles came more players -- 21 in all -- and they toted their duffel bags into one of the leftover FEMA trailers that served as locker rooms for a tiny football stadium in the shadow of a graveyard.<br /><br />Once inside, several players dipped into their bags and pulled out their helmets. Then they dipped back into their bags and pulled out screwdrivers to repair their helmets. The team doesn't have an equipment manager for the same reason they didn't come to Hattiesburg in a school bus. To use a school bus, the Patriots would have to play for a brick-and-mortar school.<br /><br />The vast majority of the players are on this team homeschooled. <a title='Homeschool players fighting for access to public school teams - The Bonus - SI.com' href='http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/the_bonus/01/13/homeschool-recruiting/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7849942666315658706?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Homeschool Buyers Co-op Offers Free Photo ID Card As One Of Their Many Homeschool Resources (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-25
The photo identification card is available to those who utilize the Homeschool Buyers Co-op programs to help buy discounted materials.
Fifteen teenagers win laptops trhough AAA’s “Hang Up and Drive” essay contest (Florence Morning News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-25
High school students across the Carolinas shared their views on distracted driving in a recent essay contest sponsored by AAA Carolinas.
Many upset over mixed-grade level proposal
Home Schooling News 2010-01-23
Some Wake County parents are furious after finding out their kids could soon wind up in mixed-grade classrooms.
Homeschool Buyers Co-op Offers Internet Reward Program to All Homeschooling Parents (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-22
Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) January 4, 2010 -- Homeschool Buyers Co-op, a leading provider of discounted homeschooling programs and curriculum, announced the creation of a new Internet reward program for homeschoolers.
Etowah students raise funds for quake victims (The Gadsden Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-21
By Katherine Poythress Times Staff Writer Some of Etowah County’s smallest people are contributing in big ways to aid Haitian earthquake victims, and their teachers are using the catastrophe as a learning opportunity. This week, second-graders at Oscar Adams Elementary School began a change drive to collect donations from their fellow students schoolwide. Mitchell Elementary School...
Homeschool group seeks charter option (The Mail Tribune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-21
A group of parents who homeschool their children submitted an application Wednesday to found a public charter school for homeschoolers in the Medford School District.
Newbery and other Book awards for 2010
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-20
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The book is published by Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division.</p> <?php @azad('1416975829'); ?> <p><strong>Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement</strong><br> <a href="http://homeschoolbuzz.com/books.html?SearchIndex=Books&Keywords=B000APIE2G&ItemPage=1" title="Walter Dean Myers">Walter Dean Myers</a> is the winner of this first-ever Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award pays tribute to the quality and magnitude of beloved children’s author Virginia Hamilton. Myers’ books include: “Amiri & Odette: A Love Story,” published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic; “Fallen Angels,” published by Scholastic Press; “Monster,” published by Amistad and HarperTeen, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers; and “Sunrise Over Fallujah,” published by Scholastic Press.</p> <?php @azad('0064407314'); ?> <p><strong>Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award</strong> honoring a Latino writer and illustrator whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience</p> <?php @azad('B002VPE7XS'); ?> <p>Three Belpré Illustrator Honor Books were selected: </p> <?php @azad('0761453830'); ?> <?php @azad('0152163301'); ?> <?php @azad('1600602584'); ?> <p><strong>Pura Belpré (Author) Award </strong></p> <?php @azad('0375858385'); ?> <p>Two Belpré Author Honor Books were named:</p> <?php @azad('0761453830'); ?> <?php @azad('1933032391'); ?> <p><strong>Schneider Family Book Award </strong>for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience<br /> young children ages 0 to 10. </p> <?php @azad('1596434228'); ?> <p>Schneider Family Book Award for middle grades (ages 11-13). </p> <?php @azad('1416963782'); ?> <p>Schneider Family Book Award for The teen (ages 13-18)</p> <?php @azad('0545054745'); ?> <p><strong>William C. Morris Award </strong>honors a book written by a first-time author for young adults</p> <?php @azad('0547194897'); ?> <p><strong>Odyssey Award </strong>for excellence in audiobook production</p> <?php @azad('1430106883'); ?> <p>Three Odyssey Honor Audiobooks were named:</p> <?php @azad('1593161425'); ?> <?php @azad('1423398009'); ?> <?php @azad('142337536X'); ?> <p><strong>Theodor Seuss Geisel Award </strong>for most distinguished beginning reader book</p> <?php @azad('0979923891'); ?> <p>Four Geisel Honor Books were named:</p> <?php @azad('0545110289'); ?> <?php @azad('1935179012'); ?> <?php @azad('0547152221'); ?> <?php @azad('0803730853'); ?> <p><strong>Margaret A. Edwards Award</strong> for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults<br> <a href="http://homeschoolbuzz.com/books.html?SearchIndex=Books&Keywords=B000APWVQQ&Action=Search&ItemPage=1&CartId=&HMAC=" title="Jim Murphy">Jim Murphy</a> is the 2010 Edwards Award winner. His books include: “An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793,” published by Clarion Books; “Blizzard! The Storm That Changed America,” published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic; “The Great Fire,” published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic; “The Long Road to Gettysburg,” published by Clarion Books; and “A Young Patriot: The American Revolution as Experienced by One Boy,” published by Clarion Books.</p> <?php @azad('0545130492'); ?> <p><strong>Robert F. Sibert Medal</strong> for most distinguished informational book for children</p> <?php @azad('0763636118'); ?> <p>Three Sibert Honor Books were named: </p> <?php @azad('157091673X'); ?> <?php @azad('141695046X'); ?> <?php @azad('0374313229'); ?> <p><strong>YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award </strong></p> <?php @azad('0805087214'); ?> <p><strong>Andrew Carnegie Medal</strong> for excellence in children’s video (The video is unavailable so I linked to the book for now.)</p> <?php @azad('078681988X'); ?> <p><strong>Mildred L. Batchelder Award </strong>for an outstanding children’s book translated from a foreign language and subsequently published in the United States</p> <?php @azad('0385736177'); ?> <p>Three Batchelder Honor Books also were selected: </p> <?php @azad('1592700845'); ?> <?php @azad('0374312672'); ?> <?php @azad('0545102952'); ?> <p><strong>Alex Awards </strong>for the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences </p> <?php @azad('0061730327'); ?> <?php @azad('B002XULWQQ'); ?> <?php @azad('B002XULWLG'); ?> <?php @azad('0374165734'); ?> <?php @azad('0307396045'); ?> <?php @azad('0670020559'); ?> <?php @azad('0151014140'); ?> <?php @azad('0316056634'); ?> <?php @azad('B00305CY9W'); ?> <?php @azad('0061579025'); ?> <p><strong>May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award </strong>recognizing an author, critic, librarian, historian or teacher of children's literature, who then presents a lecture at a winning host site<br> <a href="http://homeschoolbuzz.com/books.html?SearchIndex=Books&Keywords=B000AP6Y8C&Action=Search&ItemPage=1" title="Lois Lowry">Lois Lowry</a> will deliver the 2011 lecture. The internationally acclaimed author’s career spans more than 30 years. She is a two-time recipient of the Newbery Medal, in 1990 for “Number the Stars,” set in Denmark during World War II, and in 1994 for the eerily dystopian “The Giver.” Both books are published by Houghton Mifflin.</p> <?php @azad('0385732554'); ?><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-2629128682623520652?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Cumberland County briefs - Heating help; WOWgroup meets; Nature in winter; Appel Farm events (Bridgeton News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-18
Tri-County Community Action Partnership is now accepting requests for emergency energy assistance. Included in this request are oil, wood, coal, propane, and kerosene. Tri-County is not accepting requests for emergency assistance for electricity and natural gas.
How Conservatives Can Use “Education Reform” as a Campaign Issue
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-18
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><blockquote>Sam BlumenfeldAll candidates for office promise to “improve education,” but when they are elected, they haven’t the faintest idea of how to proceed from there. That’s because the whole idea of education reform is based more on the deliberate falsehoods produced by the educators than on the reality of why our schools are the way they are.<br /><br />I have been writing critically about education for the last forty years, and the one thing that has become quite obvious to me is that all of the serious problems we have in public education today have been deliberately caused by the educators themselves, and that no true education reform is possible so long as we rely on the educators to create and implement these reforms. <a title='How Conservatives Can Use “Education Reform” as a Campaign Issue' href='http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/opinion/sam-blumenfeld/2769-how-conservatives-can-use-education-reform-as-a-campaign-issue'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-2872258269897248392?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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March celebrates King's message (Peoria Journal Star)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-18
People from various walks of life gathered Monday afternoon for a 1-mile march from the Garrett Center at Bradley University to the Bethel United Methodist Church. Some of the people were making the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom March for the 25th time in as many years. "It's always energetic no matter if it's zero degrees outside or like it is today," said organizer Rita Ali.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries: What's going on (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-17
Published: Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8:34 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Westside Library, free computer classes. This beginning-level class is an introduction to basic computer operations -- keyboard and mouse use, basics of Windows, Internet and e-mail.
Student accused of sexual assault allowed to return to school
Home Schooling News 2010-01-15
A sophomore at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North accused of sexually assaulting a female student in a school stairwell has been allowed to return to class and the girl's irate mother is demanding to know why.
Prep results from Jan. 14 (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-15
BOYS BASKETBALL SUMMARIESMASE (65) -- Courtney Campbell 4, Marquial Carson 6, Christopher Lucas 20, Derek Miller 6, Zebulon Mitchell 9, John Spikner 4, Eric Wilks 4, Dominique Miles 1, Aaron Coleman 11.City University (89) -- Deon Byers 7, Tevin Cox 22, D. Davis 7, Jalin Denton 23, Joshua Howard 2, Kendrick Love 1, Naim Muhammed 6, Brandon Pack 8, Kevin Pratt 13.MASE / 8 / 13 / 21 / 23 / -- / 65 ...
More Parents Opting For Homeschooling
HSLDA | In The News 2010-01-15
The Bonus: Homeschool players fighting for access to public school teams (Sports Illustrated)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-14
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- On a rainy Friday afternoon in October, Patriots quarterback Stevie Douglas emerged from a well-traveled minivan that had begun its journey in Clinton, La. Teammates Ronald Brown, Rennel Hammond, Mike-el Arvie and Jeremy Arvie emerged from a white van bearing the logo of the New Life Tabernacle Church in Opelousas, La. From other vehicles came more Patriots -- 21 in all ...
Andy Staples: Nomad Mason finds football home with homeschool Patriots (Sports Illustrated)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-14
Danny Wuerffel heard the ruling, but he couldn't believe it. The 1996 Heisman Trophy winner and former New Orleans Saint had been all but assured Pershing Mason would win the hardship appeal he made to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association this summer. After all, Mason's previous school (Wuerffel's Desire Street Academy) had run out of money. All Mason wanted was to attend 12th grade at ...
Briarwood Academy seeks stronger second half (McDuffie Mirror)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-14
The 2009-10 basketball campaign has been a tough one so far for the Briarwood Academy Buccaneers. But now that the second half of the season is underway, head coach Bo Fleming is hoping his team can fare well in region play and go on to make the playoffs.
You can help Haiti earthquake victims now!
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-14
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Staley Krause of CurrClick just sent me a note about their support of the Haiti relief effort. CurrClick.com will be matching donations to World Vision for this purpose. Donate <a target='_blank' href='http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=33677&it=1'>$5 Now at CurrClick</a>. Just clikc "Add to Cart" and check out.<br /><blockquote>Homeschoolers, Let's band together and see how much we can raise to help the people of Haiti. <br />If each of us gave just $5, think of what kind of an impact we could make. CurrClick.com will match donations.<br />All funds raised will be sent to the World Vision Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. Please see the CurrClick homepage to watch our donation total as it rises in support of the Haitian people and their community.<br />Help us spread the word on Facebook and Twitter! If you have a Twitter or Facebook account, post the following: Homechoolers Help Haiti! Join with other homeschoolers & donate now: http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=33677&it=1<br /><br />Information about the earthquake and World Vision:<br /><br />A massive, 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, January 12th. The damage to buildings is extensive and the number of injured or dead is estimated to be in the hundreds, even thousands. World Vision is on the ground rushing emergency supplies to survivors of this catastrophe.<br /><br />Your gift now will help distribute life-saving relief supplies – including food, clean water, blankets, and tents -- to children and families devastated by the earthquake and aftershocks in Haiti.<br /><br />“We would be very concerned about a quake of this magnitude anywhere in the world, but it is especially devastating in Haiti, where people are acutely vulnerable because of poor infrastructure and extreme poverty,” said Edward Brown, World Vision’s relief director in the United States.<br /><br />World Vision has worked in Haiti for 30 years and has some 370 staff in country. Please join us in praying for the children and families devastated by the earthquake in Haiti. <a title='Homeschoolers Help Haiti! Donate $5 - CurrClick.com | CurrClick' href='http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=33677&it=1'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5648608209581141442?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Grassroots Activism, National Attention Keys to Lopsided Victory
HSLDA | Top Stories 2010-01-14
New Hampshire representatives had to walk a gauntlet of homeschoolers this week as hundreds of families demonstrated in Concord in opposition to proposed draconian regulations of home education. (See video)
K-Christian tops Pennfield girls, 53-42 (Battle Creek Enquirer)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-13
Kalamazoo Christian started hitting shots early and didn't top as it beat Pennfield, 53-42, in Kalamazoo Valley Association girls' basketball action on Tuesday.
Carnival of Homeschooling: Dog and Cat Edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-13
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>This week's carnival is <a target='_blank' href='http://alasandras.blogspot.com/2010/01/carnival-of-homeschooling-dog-cat.html'>hosted by Alasandra's Homeschool Blog</a>. She has a dog and cat theme with pictures of their many pets throughout.<br /><blockquote>Fenris was adopted from the Bay St. Louis/ Waveland Animal Shelter. He is a well loved Mutt. The best guess is he is an Great Pyrenees & Australian Shepherd Mix. Fenris' name comes from Norse Mythology.<br /><br />The Fenris Wolf (aka Fenrir) is a creature of the Asgardian dimension who is said to be an offspring of Loki and the giant Angrboda. It is a huge wolf (usual height 15 feet tall) with human-like intelligence, vast strength and the capacity to change its shape to that of a god or to change its size to that of a real wolf. <a title='Alasandra's Homeschool Blog: Carnival of Homeschooling ~ The Dog & Cat Edition' href='http://alasandras.blogspot.com/2010/01/carnival-of-homeschooling-dog-cat.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1506283699073486879?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Huge Victory for Homeschoolers
HSLDA | Top Stories 2010-01-13
Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives resoundingly rejected a draconian homeschool proposal by voting 324–34 to maintain the current law.
Homeschool Proposal too Strict, Parents Say
HSLDA | In The News 2010-01-12
Home school notes: Tutorials bridge gap between classroom and home
Home Schooling News 2010-01-12
The beginning of 2010 is a busy time for many home-schooling families. New or renewing applications for tutorials or co-ops are being filled out and mailed into adjunct schools.
Book Tour: Calamity Jack
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-11
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><span class='byline'><a href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1599903733/ref=nosim/garymdavis' target='_blank'>Calamity Jack</a><br/>By Shannon and Dean Hale Illustrated by Nathan Hale<br/>Recommended reading level: ages 10 and up<br/>Reviewed by: Kathy Davis</span><br/> <br/><br/><a href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1599903733/ref=nosim/garymdavis'><img alt='Calamity Jack' src='http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1599903733.01.ZTZZZZZZ.jpg' class='book'/></a><b>Note: You might read some plot spoilers so be forewarned.</b><br/> <br/>Calamity Jack is the hero of this engaging graphic novel. Born to "scheme", Jack sets his sights on what he wants and will go for it no matter what the consequences. Unfortunately it seems bad luck follows him. Good intentions he may have, but the end result is not always "ideal". Just like another Jack we've heard about, Calamity Jack buys some magic beans that lead him straight to some cranky giants. The great beanstalk may provide him with a goose that lays golden eggs, but it also destroys his mom's bakery. His exasperated mom sends him away, and he goes westward. He needs to hide anyway from the giants, and he hopes once the goose lays him some eggs he can go home and help rebuild the bakery. Joined by his friend Rapunzel, (a star of another one of Hale's graphic novels) they return home to find out his mom is in trouble and his city in shambles. Can they save her? Or will once again calamity follow Jack?<br/> <br/>I've never been a huge fan of graphic novels, but I have to say this one tells a good story, and has some dazzling illustrations – the kind that make you want to linger over the page once the dialogue is read. My copy was black and white, but the finished book will be full color throughout. Jack, despite his sordid past and tendency toward misfortune, is a likeable hero and it's easy to root for him to succeed. He also has some interesting side-kicks (Rapunzel and Pixie) and a nasty villain (Blunderboar) to fight. Any kid who balks at reading books, and even those who like to sink their teeth into a good novel will enjoy this book.<br/> <br/> I'd like to thank the publishers bloomsburyusa.com for providing me with an advance reading copy of Calamity Jack for this review.<br/>Want to learn more about Shannon Hale? Here's a short biography from her website:<br/>"Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of six award-winning young adult novels, including the Newbery Honor book Princess Academy, and two books for adults, Austenland and The Actor and the Housewife. She co-wrote a graphic novel, Rapunzel's Revenge, with husband Dean Hale. They live with their two small children near Salt Lake City, Utah." For even more information, visit her website at: <a href='http://www.squeetus.com/stage/main.html' target='_blank'>http://www.squeetus.com/stage/main.html</a><br/>Also, Here's Dean's website: <a href='http://www.dreadcrumbs.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.dreadcrumbs.com/</a><br/>And Nathan's <a href='http://spacestationnathan.blogspot.com/' target='_blank'>http://spacestationnathan.blogspot.com/</a><br/> <br/>Here are the participating bloggers on this book tour:<br/><a href='http://www.sally-apokedak.com/blog-2/'>Sally Apokedak</a>, <a href='http://superfastreader.com'>Reading is my Superpower</a>, <a href='http://firesidemusings.blogspot.com'>firesidemusings.blogspot.com</a>, <a href='http://lookingglassreview.blogspot.com/'>Through the Looking Glass Book Review </a>, <a href='http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/'>Booking Mama</a>, <a href='http://cafeofdreams.blogspot.com'>Cafe of Dreams</a>, <a href='http://blbooks.blogspot.com'>Becky’s Book Reviews</a>, <a href='http://thehungryreaders.com'>The Hungry Readers</a>, <a href='http://thefriendlybooknook.com'>The Friendly Book Book</a>, <a href='http://molcotw.blogspot.com'>My Own Little Corner of the World</a>, <a href='http://www.bookblather.net'>Book Blather</a>, <a href='http://www.greenbeanteenqueen.com'>GreenBeanTeenQueen</a>, <a href='http://priyaganesan.blogspot.com/'>Book Crumbs </a>, <a href='http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com'>Abby (the) Librarian</a>, <a href='http://www.dolcebellezza.blogspot.com'>Dolce Bellezza</a>, <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/'>Homeschoolbuzz.com</a>, <a href='http://thebookcellarx.blogspot.com'>The Book Cellar</a>, <a href='http://www.carriesyabookshelf.blogspot.com'>Carrie’s YA Bookshelf</a>, <a href='http://bookshelfmonstrosity.blogspot.com'>Bookshelf Monstrosity</a>, <a href='http://everydayreading.blogspot.com/'>Everyday Reading</a>, <a href='http://freneticreader.blogspot.com/'>Frenetic Reader</a>, <a href='http://kidzbookbuzz.com'>KidzBookBuzz.com</a>, <a href='http://blog.mawbooks.com'>Maw Books</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6490142009871670934?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Home school arrest case goes viral
Home Schooling News 2010-01-10
A local case about home schooling is now getting national attention. It comes after two Montgomery County parents , Richard and Margie Cressy, were charged with endangering the welfare of their children because they didn't file the proper paperwork with the school district.
The Corporate Sovereignty of Homeschool Education?
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-08
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>I'm not even sure what to make of this rambling incoherent article. Karla Fetrow of Subversify Magazine has a piece that starts with a recount of the recent decision by a judge to force a parent to remove a child from a religious homeschooling in place of public school.<br /><br />Karla then goes through the long list of issues that make liberal skin crawl - including abortion, evolution and political conservatism. Somehow, that's supposed to implicate homeschooling as some force for evil. I should point out that homeschoolers are a diverse bunch. Many homeschoolers are not religiously motivated at all. <br /><br />But the most puzzling thing is the conclusion that the alternative to "religious power.. in the hands of governing officials" is to take it away from individuals and families. How is that tolerance? <br /><br />She does cite the success of homeschoolers, while failing to realize this success is regardless of religious motivations. Children simply learn better when directed by parents who know them, have their best interests at heart and are free from government meddling. <br /><br />Homeschooling is not a government program. It's just the opposite. If you want the diversity to continue, the government is not going to produce that with it's federal mandates and universal standards. <br /><br />There is nothing to be alarmed or afraid of with homeschooling. It's simply people taking charge raising their own children. You should be more afraid of the government taking charge of your children.<br /><blockquote>The world has suffered much under the hands of those who had no regrets. It has suffered elitism, exploitation and tyranny. Our moral dignity has suffered under lies and deceptions. Religious power, when placed in the hands of governing officials, is a club that annihilates all other basic human rights. We must keep religion and science separate within our academic studies for it’s only through these separations that we can maintain an objective view and fully explore the potential of both science and religion. It’s only through these separations that we can safeguard against religiously motivated decisions in our legislative body. We must keep the distinctions clear, whether we are Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Matriarch inclined or atheist, for only then are we truly guaranteed the freedom of religion. <a title='Subversify Magazine » Blog Archive » The Corporate Sovereignty of Home School Education' href='http://subversify.com/2010/01/08/the-corporate-sovereignty-of-home-school-education/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-2400745224712611007?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Le Mars Daily Sentinel Corrects “Homeschool Tax Credit” Blooper
HSLDA | Top Stories 2010-01-08
HSLDA set the record straight when a newspaper suggested a nonexistent homeschool tax credit might be cut to help balance the state budget.
Buses to take abortion opponents to D.C. march (Observer-Tribune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-08
CHESTER TWP. – Conservative activist Andrew P. Schlafly hopes to lead the state’s largest contingency to join with thousands of others who will meet in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 22, to call for a national ban on abortions. Schlafly, 48, of Old Chester Road, is a lawyer, homeschool educator and son of the prominent conservative, Phyllis Schlafly, known for her opposition to feminism and ...
The Disposable Worker (BusinessWeek via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-08
On a recent Tuesday morning, single mom Tammy DePew Smith woke up in her tidy Florida townhouse in time to shuttle her oldest daughter, a high school freshman, to the 6:11 a.m. bus. At 6:40 she was at the desk in her bedroom, starting her first shift of the day with LiveOps, a Santa Clara (Calif.) provider of call-center workers for everyone from Eastman Kodak and Pizza Hut to infomercial ...
NewsChannel 15 examines homeschool laws (WANE-TV Fort Wayne)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-08
NewsChannel 15's Chris Hopper takes a closer look at the Indiana homeschool laws to see if they're clear enough to understand and strict enough to prosecute those who ignore them.
More in News (The Daily Reflector)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-06
ECU students Savannah Sanderson, Rebecca Odonnell and Bennett Johnson time homeschool students Grant Collins, Will Styron and Christopher Mack-Gonzalez as they climb bleachers in Minges Coliseum.
Carnival of Homeschool: 4th Anniversary!
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2010-01-05
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Wow! 4 years and <a target='_blank' href='http://whyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2010/01/carnival-of-homeschool-week-210-4th.html'>still going strong</a>. Congratulations to the Cates who started this very successful carnival.<br /><blockquote>Welcome to the fourth anniversary of the Carnival of Homeschooling. This is the 210th edition! This is one of the longest running weekly blog carnivals!<br /><br />My wife and I are very grateful that so many people who participate, who help promote the carnival, and who give us encouragement. We are especially appreciative of the several dozen people who take turns hosting the carnival.<br /><br />Four years ago we started up the carnival for several reasons. The carnival would provide a way for homeschoolers to teach and give encouragement to each other. Each week dozens of bloggers continue to do just that. This week is a great example. <a title='Why Homeschool: Carnival of Homeschool: Week 210 - The 4th Anniversary' href='http://whyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2010/01/carnival-of-homeschool-week-210-4th.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6088796779899742843?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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A Response to Robin L. West—The Harms of Homeschooling
HSLDA | Top Stories 2010-01-05
While the number of people in academia who are openly critical of homeschooling are few, every now and again an article will be published in a university periodical which attacks homeschooling.
Will Tea Partyers Homeschool Their Kids? (GOOD)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-05
I generally think of homeschoolers as a fringe group in American education. I still sort of do. But in the past decade their numbers have more than doubled, from 850,000 to more than 1.5 million. A recent Miller-McCune article delved into the controversy surrounding homeschooling oversight — and how states can ensure that its kids are meeting appropriate academic benchmarks without trampling on ...
Parents accused of illegal home schooling
Home Schooling News 2010-01-04
Two parents in Montgomery County are accused of improperly home schooling their children.
Home schooling may not be best option
Home Schooling News 2010-01-03
Question: My son is in fifth grade yet reading at a first grade level. We moved here from Las Vegas this summer and decided to home school him after attending public school for a few weeks of this school year.
High School scoreboard (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2010-01-01
3,200 meter - McLean (LCB) 10:24.96; 1,000 - Lull (NK) 2:54.53; 500 - Snyder (LD) 1:14.05; 55 hurdles - Stoneback (Colonial Heights) 8.27; 55 dash - Finney (V) 6.75; 300 - Finney (V) 38.19; 1,600 - Snyder (LD) 4:36.26. GIRLSLong jump - Golden (LD) 16-11.5; triple jump - Golden (LD) 34-09; high jump - Battle (V) 4-08 ; shot put - Diaz (H) 28-09.25; discus - ; pole vault - Bishop (A) 7-06.
Indiana parents are subordinate to the state?
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-31
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From Indiana. An alert reader sent this in (thanks). In effect, the court is saying the state is responsible for children's education; parents are subordinate to the state. If you read the article, the law is very unclear on this matter. <br /><blockquote>The two women believed they were adequately home-schooling their children – using age-appropriate books and a computer with Internet access.<br /><br />But according to the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, Lila M. Ferguson, 38, and Molly M. Williams, 42, committed a crime – neglect of a dependent – by depriving the children of an education. According to court records, the offense was largely characterized by a failure to provide records on the children’s educational progress as they claimed to home-school their children.<br /><br />And in spite of their court-appointed attorneys’ wishes, the two women pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor version of the charge and were each sentenced Tuesday to a year on probation. <a title='Moms__146_ pleas highlight home_school dilemma | The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind.' href='http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091230/LOCAL03/312309994/1039/LOCAL03'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-832592753918648711?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Moms' pleas highlight home-school dilemma
Home Schooling News 2009-12-30
The two women believed they were adequately home-schooling their children - using age-appropriate books and a computer with Internet access.
Two Jefferson department heads get ‘no’ votes (The Jackson Herald)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-30
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School Choice is Great (Free Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-30
Great schools are not just an economic necessity for our state; they are a fundamental right for the children living in South Carolina. In the last decade, countless well-intended policies for school improvement have been discussed and adopted by state lawmakers and local school boards alike.
New Home School Book Review Site
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-29
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Our friend Wayne Walker has been a frequent contributor to the <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/reviews.html'>children's book reviews</a> on this site. Now Wayne has decided to strike out on his own with a <a target='_blank' href='http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolbookreview/'>new website devoted to homeschool book reviews</a>. We wish Wayne the best of success in this new venture. Here is his recent press release:<br /><blockquote><p>Wayne S. Walker is a homeschooling father and a book reviewer. His book reviewing began several years ago when his older son, then probably ten or twelve, picked up a book at the library and asked if he could read it. It was written by a modern author but said to be based on a famous series of children's books from the earlier part of the twentieth century that they liked, and it had a recommendation on the back from a well known children's author. So Wayne and his wife said yes. Well, after their son read it, Wayne picked it up to read it and found that it was NOT for children (or should not be for children) because it had a very vulgar scene in it with quite explicit language. Therefore, he determined that he would preview every book that their children read (unless they had specific recommendations fromtrusted sources). </p><p>Wayne began posting his reviews of books on a homeschooling e-mail list and people started to express appreciation for them. He was editing (and still continues to edit) a free e-mail homeschooling newsletter called Biblical Homeschooling ( <a target='_blank' href='mailto:biblicalhomeschooling-subscribe@yahoogroups.com'>biblicalhomeschooling-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a> or <a target='_blank' href='http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biblicalhomeschooling'>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biblicalhomeschooling</a> ) and began including his reviews, along with those of others, in the newsletter each month. This led to his being asked to provide reviews for several homeschool-related publications and websites, such as <i>The Old Schoolhouse</i> and <i>Home School Enrichment</i> magazines, and <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/'>Homeschoolbuzz</a>. Then, for the last couple of years, he has been a regular book reviewer for Stories for Children Magazine, an on-line web-zine for young people ages 3-12. </p><p>Recently, SFC has closed its book review/library donation program for the time being. However, because of Wayne's interest in and love of good children’s literature, and because he is a homeschooling father who understands the fact that homeschooling families love to read, he therefore wants to bring to the homeschooling community information about new children’s books and other good children's literature, so he has started a book review webblog which will be entitled Home School Book Review at <a target='_blank' href='http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolbookreview/'>http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolbookreview/</a> . He plans to continue the book review/library donation program of SFC. </p><p>The way the program works is that when Wayne finishes reading and reviewing a book that is donated, he will post the review on his weblog ( <a target='_blank' href='http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolbookreview/'>http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolbookreview/</a> ) and also send an e-mail with a copy to let the author/publisher know that it has been posted, along with permission to go ahead and use any part or all of the review for marketing efforts. He will also post it on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble if the book is available from those sources. Finally, he will donate the book to the children's section of their local library, the Bryan-Bennett Public Library of Salem, IL.</p><p>Therefore, if any authors, publishers, literary agents, etc., want Wayne to review any children's books and post the reviews on the new blog, he will be happy to do so. You can contact him at <a target='_blank' href='mailto:homeschoolbookreview@gmail.com'>homeschoolbookreview@gmail.com</a> for more information about the program and how to participate. You may also feel free to add this e-mail address to your list of those to receive notices about new books to review.</p><p>Any books for children, ages 3-12, and for teens, whether fiction or non-fiction are welcome (including picture books, adventure, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, mystery, and biography); also books on topics related to homeschooling or parenting and to apologetics will be accepted. Please be advised that all books will be reviewed from a Biblical Judaeo-Christian worldview. Again, the contact e-mail address is <a target='_blank' href='mailto:homeschoolbookreview@gmail.com'>homeschoolbookreview@gmail.com</a>.</p></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3196118017450586295?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Reading and English Tutoring in Louisville Now Offered through Twin Eagles Institute, LLC (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-28
In founding Twin Eagles Institute, LLC, Deborah Cooper, M.Ed. desires to coach students to soar toward academic excellence. The former public school teacher and homeschool mom will pour the wisdom from her over thirty years of educational experience into inspiring struggling learners and accelerating high achievers. Her home office is located a few minutes south of Louisville, Kentucky.
Reading and English Tutoring in Louisville Now Offered through Twin Eagles Institute, LLC (PRWeb)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-28
In founding Twin Eagles Institute, LLC, Deborah Cooper, M.Ed. desires to coach students to soar toward academic excellence. The former public school teacher and homeschool mom will pour the wisdom from her over thirty years of educational experience into inspiring struggling learners and accelerating high achievers. Her home office is located a few minutes south of Louisville, Kentucky. (PRWeb ...
Professor: Basic Skills Test Could Improve Homeschool
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-27
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The underlying assumption of this proposal seems to be that the citizen is somehow subject to the standards set by the state. Or perhaps that the state has a more compelling interest in the well being of the child than the parent. As any homeschooling parent can tell you, we don't need a test to tell us how our child is doing. They are not a name on a roster, they are our focus of attention.<br /><blockquote>In a new article in the journal Theory and Research in Education, professor Robert Kunzman proposes a small step to improve homeschooling: Require states to mandate a basic skills test at key intervals to ensure that students are able to meet appropriate academic benchmarks in subjects such as math and reading.<br /><br />Unlike in the public system, many homeschoolers are not subjected to frequent assessment tests — however imperfect they may be — to ensure that students aren't left behind as grade levels progress. While many, perhaps even the majority, of homeschoolers have been shown in (perhaps controversial) studies to perform better than their public school counterparts, others can just as easily be left behind by poor teaching. <a title='News Blog Articles | Professor: Basic Skills Test Could Improve Homeschool Achievement | Miller-McCune Online Magazine' href='http://miller-mccune.com/news/don-t-tread-on-me-i-home-school-1686'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-143009559876572563?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Homeschool choir fills parlor with music (Canton Observer)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-27
The sounds of the holiday season filled the Grand Parlour at Straight Farmhouse in Garden City when the Christian Homeschool Educators' CHEPA Homeschool Choir performed as part of the opening a Nativity exhibition at the Garden City Historical Museum.
Educational support (Jacksonville Daily News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-23
What began as a small support group for home schooled kids is now a 16-family strong homeschool cooperative that continues to grow. The East Coast Homeschool Organization Co-op (ECHO) was founded in 2001 and became a co-op in August, said Kristen Tomczyk, its media resources person.
Free Printable Graphic Organizers
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-22
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>I ran across this <a target='_blank' href='http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html?detoured=1&for_printing=1'>huge collection of printables</a> via <a target='_blank' href='http://delicious.com/popular'>delicious popular links</a>. I don't know why it's free and I don't know for how long but it's a huge collection of all kinds of educational helps.<br /><blockquote>This collection of ready-to-use graphic organizers will help children classify ideas and communicate more effectively. All of our free, printable graphic organizers are designed to facilitate understanding of key concepts by allowing students to drill down to the basic points and ideas. By using graphic organizers across all subject areas, you will be empowering your students to master subject-matter faster and more efficiently. We have graphic organizers for reading, science, writing, math, and for general use. We also have put together slideshows of our favorite graphic organizers in each subject, to save you time. <a title='Printable Graphic Organizers for Teachers, Grades K-12 - TeacherVision.com' href='http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html?detoured=1&for_printing=1'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-902595409485159415?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carnival of Homeschooling: Hectic Edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-22
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The carnival is hosted this week at <a target='_blank' href='http://www.averynearlytea.com/2009/12/hectically-thrown-together-carnival-of.html'>A Very Nearly Tea</a>, who bravely (or naively) took on the task of hosting on in the midst of selling a home.<br /><blockquote>Way back when, it seems like ages ago now, Henry Cate asked if I'd be willing to host the carnival this week. "Sure!" I said, perhaps too enthusiastically. I love hosting the Carnival of Homeschooling. It gives me a chance to connect with other homeschoolers, and find a few new blogs in the process. Nothing much is ever going on around here around the holidays. It's all quiet and peaceful, like Let a Woman Learn's Celebration of Winter. So stop by Lesson Pathways for some free Christmas Printables, I thought, or make some activity kits with Minds Bloom. Maybe even make a Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer with Peanuts are Evil. You know, something to keep them occupied while I was occupied. Maybe if I was feeling particularly schoolerish, I could set them down with a Christmas Break book list like Seaside Tales. <a title='A Very Nearly Tea: The hectically thrown together Carnival of Homeschooling' href='http://www.averynearlytea.com/2009/12/hectically-thrown-together-carnival-of.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8840828129051307814?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Detroit News’ Bogeyman: Homeschooling Moms and Dads
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-22
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Our old blogging friend Izzy Lyman has an op-ed on the JBS.rog website regarding the recent Detroit News hatchet-job on homeschooling regulation.<br /><blockquote>The Detroit News featured a huge, above-the-fold, front page story about home education last week.<br /><br />Take a guess what it was about....<br /><br />The homeschool graduate who was nominated, for the third time, for a Heisman Trophy?<br /><br />The former homeschooler who won a Nobel Prize?<br /><br />The homeschool mom whom Time magazine recently selected as one of the best bloggers in the world?*<br /><br />If only.<br /><br />The first sentence of the article: “Calista Springer lay tethered to her bed by a dog collar while siblings went off to school each morning.”<br /><br />You can guess where this is going. <a title='- Detroit News’ Bogeyman: Homeschooling Moms and Dads' href='http://www.jbs.org/jbs-news-feed/5783-detroit-news-bogeyman-homeschooling-moms-and-dads'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-4060154537524528907?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Court Upholds State-Sponsored “Kidnapping” of Homeschooled Boy
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-12-22
As most people count their blessings and prepare to enjoy Christmas with family, many others face serious struggles. Among these is the Swedish family of Annie and Christer Johansson whose only child, 7-year-old Dominic Johansson, was “kidnapped” by Swedish authorities in June of this year.
Duncan: Teaching moms share wish lists (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-22
HomeschoolingI sent out an e-mail to several local homeschool groups to find out what's on their Christmas wish lists. There's a lot more than sugarplums dancing in these parents' heads.Some wish lists were very practical, like that of Annette Grubb of Maryville whose lengthy list included a copier, a laminating machine, child-sized table and chairs, and a label maker.Melissa Langford of Powell ...
Prep basketball results (The Topeka Capital-Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-19
Boys high school scores City Cair Paravel 64, Wichita Homeschool 60 Hayden 61, Seaman 48 Shawnee Heights 63, Washburn Rural 58 Topeka High 39, Emporia 27 Big Seven Holton 49, Jefferson West 47 Maur Hill-Mt. read more
State goes from one of most restricted to least regulated
Home Schooling News 2009-12-18
A west Michigan high school dropout dairy farmer succeeded in turning Michigan from one of the most restrictive states for home schools to one of the most lenient.
Homeschooled Adults: "Better in almost every way"
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-17
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Dakota Voice has an overview of some findings from a Canadian study of adult homeschoolers. Not surprisingly, they do better in most of the areas polled. Happier, well adjusted adults. That's what we're aiming for as I'm sure most homeschoolers are.<br /><blockquote>Homeschooling has been misunderstood and maligned for many years, but critics are running out of bad things to say about this educational option in the face of mounting evidence of the advantages.<br /><br />Homeschooled students out-perform their public school peers academically in most areas and have for a long time. This has left defenders of the educational status quo able only to criticize more intangible things like socialization and such. <a title='' href='http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/12/canadian-survey-of-adult-homeschooled-students-better-in-almost-every-way/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6302620631981319106?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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SpellingCity.com Wins TechAmerica 14th Annual Abacus Award - Delivering Spelling & Vocabulary Fun for One Million ... (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-17
SpellingCity.com was recently selected by TechAmerica as the winner of the 2009 Abacus Cool Tech Award. The Abacus Cool Tech Award is presented to the company that has developed, and/or introduced a cool product within the past 18 months that is innovative and has created significant new opportunity for the company. SpellingCity was the single winner out of 12 finalists for this recognition.
LOUGHTON: Mother warns that home schooling is in jeopardy
Home Schooling News 2009-12-16
A MOTHER who teaches her son at home has pledged to go to jail rather than submit to new rules which she believes will put his education at risk.
Tuttle rec center (This Week Clintonville)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-16
For more information, call the Tuttle Recreation Center at 645-3602. The center is located at 240 W. Oakland Ave. The center is operated by Camp Fire USA, in partnership with the city of Columbus. Programs are supported by the Tuttle Community Recreation Council and the Columbus Foundation.
Wednesday, December 16 (Princeton Town Topics)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-16
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Holiday Open House; Drumthwacket. Reservation required; call (609) 683-0057.
Youngster Hopes to Make Europe Trip
HSLDA | In The News 2009-12-15
Washington Times Op-ed—Socialization not a Problem
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-12-14
One of the most persistent criticisms of homeschooling is the accusation that homeschoolers will not be able to fully participate in society because they lack “socialization.”
Educational Co-op Serves Homeschoolers
HSLDA | In The News 2009-12-11
Climate Change: The new excuse for a global one-child policy
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-11
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>In contrast with the <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/2009/12/duggars-have-19th-child.html'>joyous news of the Duggars 19th child</a>, others unfortunately see human life as a liability.<br /><blockquote>...None will work unless a China one-child policy is imposed. Unfortunately, there are powerful opponents. Leaders of the world's big fundamentalist religions preach in favor of procreation and fiercely oppose birth control. And most political leaders in emerging economies perpetuate a disastrous Catch-22: Many children (i. e. sons) stave off hardship in the absence of a social safety net or economic development, which, in turn, prevents protections or development.<br /><br />China has proven that birth restriction is smart policy. Its middle class grows, all its citizens have housing, health care, education and food, and the one out of five human beings who live there are not overpopulating the planet. <a title='The real inconvenient truth' href='http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=2314438'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-681560731095023158?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Petitions fight UK home school rules
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-10
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>In the UK, draconian homeschooling rules have arisen seemingly out of nowhere after a government report reccommended government oversight. <br /><blockquote>Dozens of petitions against the Government's plans to bring in registration and monitoring for home-schooled children will be presented to Parliament.<br />The petitions, containing thousands of signatures, will be handed in by MPs from across the nation.<br />Under proposals outlined in the Government's home education review, published this summer, parents choosing home schooling will have a legal duty to register with their local council every year.<br />Councils could be given the right to refuse registration on safeguarding grounds, meaning parents could effectively be banned from home schooling their child if there are fears about the youngster's safety or the quality of their education. <a title='The Press Association: Petitions fight home school rules' href='http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5imYaV69DYeIC8NdkmEQSutY4QBkg'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3498351715137597579?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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East Providence Guarantees “Heads Up” for Policy Changes
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-12-10
East Providence recently became the first town in Rhode Island to adopt a written policy guaranteeing that homeschoolers will be notified before changes to the policy are considered.
Criminal Background Checks Part of Draconian Law Proposed for Homeschoolers
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-12-10
December 12, 2009: A bill proposed by the British government and now making its way through parliament would impose the most burdensome and intrusive regulation on homeschooling in the English-speaking world.
No. 8 Monarchs top Lancers (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-08
Andrew Simmons scored a team-high 17 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 8 Meadowbrook pulled away to an 82-66 victory over Manchester last night.
Carnival of Homeschooling: Christmas Ornament Edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-08
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The Carnival of Homeschooling is hosted this week at The HSBA Post with some great pics of Christmas ornaments.<br /><blockquote>Welcome to the Christmas Ornament Edition of the Carnival of Homeschooling. If you are new to ‘blog carnivals’, please read the link at the bottom of this post to find out more. This post has many links that take you off-site to other homeschool blogs where you can read their ’showcased’ article submission. If you would like to submit an article for a future carnival or host the carnival on your site, please see the bottom section to find out how. Each carnival writer has the option to put their compilation to a ‘theme’ if they so choose. I always do the themes. It’s a sickness. In the past I have done an Old West carnival, a Bee carnival (of course), an Autumn carnival, a Pregnancy & Child Development carnival, a Homeschool Memories carnival, and here at the post we did an Old Schoolhouse carnival way back when. We hope you will enjoy this ‘issue’ and click over to read the submissions for this week. <a title='Carnival of Homeschooling: Christmas Ornament Edition | The HSBA Post' href='http://hsbapost.com/2009/12/carnival-of-homeschooling-christmas-ornament-edition/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-228482371571562161?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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County board to consider Piru charter school plan next month (Ventura County Star)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-08
A proposal for a Piru charter school will be heard by the Ventura County Board of Education next month, part of an appeal by charter proponents after the plan was rejected by their local school district.Petitioners asked the Fillmore Unified School District board to endorse their proposal to convert Piru School into an independent, public charter school. At a meeting last month, Fillmore ...
Petition record over home schooling
Home Schooling News 2009-12-08
Dozens of MPs lined up in the Commons to deliver petitions from constituents urging the Government not to go ahead with proposals to shake up home education.
Board to consider homeschool, online class restrictions (The Arizona Republic)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-07
Proposal would require families who homeschool to provide student assessment records.
Metro Homeschool Tops Frontier Trails
HSLDA | In The News 2009-12-07
Anger over home schooling plans
Home Schooling News 2009-12-05
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Union Grove Christian wins two at Cougar Classic (The Journal Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-05
The Union Grove Christian School boys basketball team won bothof its games Friday in the season-opening Cougar Classic at UnionGrove.
Earning College Credit at Age 9
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-12-04
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From The Paris Post-Intelligencer<br /><blockquote>Nine-year-old homeschool student Ashley Medlock has already achieved what few people in Paris have, she passed her first College Level Examination Program test on her first try.<br /><br />CLEP is a company that offers pass/fail tests for college credit on 34 different topics. It allows students to get ahead of the game or save time from a possibly boring class at a fraction of the cost of actually taking the class.<br /><br />Ashley passed the Western Civilization I CLEP test Nov. 20 at Murray State University, earning three credit hours that will be valid as long as she graduates sometime in the next 20 years.<br /><br />If everything goes according to Ashley’s plan, graduating in the next 20 years shouldn’t be a problem. She wants to graduate college at the same time she graduates high school, when she is 18. <a title='The Paris Post-Intelligencer > News > Local News > She’s earning college credit already, and she’s only age 9' href='http://www.parispi.net/articles/2009/12/03/news/local_news/doc4b17f3104c976672939431.txt'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8012915739616240683?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Why in the World Home School?
Home Schooling News 2009-12-04
Now, when there are perfectly good schools out there so why in the world would anyone want to keep those kids at home ALL day? The people that do choose to home school must be the ones that live far out and secluded in the country with the really long hair and long dresses right? No normal modern day mothers would choose such a daunting task ...
Calhoun boys fall in double overtime (The Port Lavaca Wave)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-04
Calhoun’s Andy Cardona, left, looks to drive around an opponent earlier this season. (Photo by Kellie Whitaker) Calhoun dropped a heartbreaker last Tuesday with a double overtime defeat at El Campo.
Forest preserve offers home-school programs (St. Charles Republican)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-03
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is inviting home-schooled students and their parents to “Nature Explorations for Homeschool Families,” a program that explores different topics at the forest preserve.
Conejo board votes against Bridges charter school (Ventura County Star)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-02
The Conejo Valley Unified School District board on Tuesday night voted against Bridges charter school, pointing to some “holes” in the petition.Superintendent Mario Contini said district staff had various concerns with the petition, including inadequacies with the budget plan and the proposed homeschool program. The staff said the petition also failed to clearly address the needs of special ...
Cornerstone seeks title repeat (The Topeka Capital-Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-02
Hopes are high for the Cornerstone Family boys basketball team, which returns seven lettermen and two starters from a team that finished second in the MCAA a year ago and won the National Division 2 Homeschool tournament for a second straight year. read more
Bridges rejected by CVUSD board (Thousand Oaks Acorn)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-02
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) trustees voted 4-1 to reject the petition for Bridges Charter School Tuesday night, paving the way for the proposed school’s board to approach the Ventura County Office of Education for approval. Board member Michael Dunn voted in favor of the school’s petition. read more
Area basketball schedules (The Topeka Capital-Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-12-02
BIG SEVEN LEAGUE Atchison County read more
Parents see home schooling review as threat to rights
Home Schooling News 2009-11-30
Parents and children are speaking out against proposed changes to the home education system which could see youngsters cross-examined for hours on end.
In-home schooling popularity slipping across state
Home Schooling News 2009-11-29
Anne Cook is convinced she instilled a sense of lifelong learning in her five children by teaching them at home.
In-home schooling popularity slipping across state (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-28
Fewer parents in Pennsylvania are homeschooling children. The number of homeschooled children dropped by 5.6 percent in the past five years, according to the state.
Q&A: Locals in Glendora, La Verne and San Dimas (Highlanders Community News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-27
The Highlander took to the streets to find locals at different stages in their life and get their perspective on the same topics.
New Haven mothers charged with educational neglect plead guilty
Home Schooling News 2009-11-26
Two mothers charged with educational neglect said no one told them how to properly educate their children when they pulled them out of public school three years ago in favor of home schooling.
Students Get a Creative Edge with Scrapbook MAX 2.0 Digital Scrapbooking Software (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-25
Developed in consultation with professional educators, the new Scrapbook MAX 2.0 School Bundle gives students and parents a creative way to scrapbook important school memories.
Changing long-term behavior (Cochrane Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-25
The City of Calgary has added its name to the list of centres who've adopted Nov. 15 to 21 as Bully Awareness Week. The awareness week traces its roots to Cochrane. Seven years ago it became the brainchild of Bill Belsey, father and Springbank elementary school teacher.[...]
H.S. Boys' Basketball: Ridgeview Christian pulls away (The Staunton News Leader)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-24
STUARTS DRAFT — Ridgeview Christian opened its boys' basketball season Monday night, defeating Shenandoah Valley Homeschool 36-25.
Tehama County Arts Council names Student Art Contest winners (Red Bluff Daily News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-24
Winners have been announced for the 9th Annual Tehama County Arts Council Student Art Contest. The theme this year was Mythical Wonders. The contest was open to Tehama County students, grades K-12, and sponsored by the Arts Council, Sacred Heart School and the Red Bluff Art Association.
Philosophically opposed to home schooling
Home Schooling News 2009-11-24
"An officially proposed law, set to be voted on next year, would outlaw most home-schooling in Sweden.
Washington Times Op-ed—Homeschoolers Thrive at the Bees
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-11-23
It is well-known that homeschoolers excel in competitions like the Scripps National Spelling Bee and the National Geographic Bee. Earlier this month, the finals of another competition—the National Bible Bee—were held. Patterned after the spelling and geography bees, the Bible bee encourages students to learn more about the Bible.
Important Vote Signals Victory for Homeschoolers
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-11-23
Homeschoolers have reason to hope that a years-long effort by some state legislators to impose unnecessary, intrusive regulations has at last been thwarted.
Advantages of Homeschooling Highlighted as Homeschool Buyers Co-op Offers Book on Notables Who Received Their ... (Marketwire)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-23
Exclusive and Limited Time Offer Book Showcases 22 People Who Weighed the Differences Between Homeschool Vs Public Schooling Including Presidents, Journalists and Inventors
Advantages of Homeschooling Highlighted as Homeschool Buyers Co-op Offers Book on Notables Who Received Their ... (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-23
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - 11/23/09) - The Homeschool Buyers Co-op, a leader in offering homeschool curriculum, announced today the sale of the book noting the top 22 people who chose a home school curriculum vs public schooling. This full color page book includes American greats like President Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Carnegie and much more. At a young age, their families took advantage ...
Duncan: Students get many chances to socialize (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-23
My dinner guest seemed surprised to discover we are homeschoolers.Hesitant, and trying not to offend, he tentatively submitted his question. "But what about socialization? I mean, your kids seem comfortable around people and able to converse, so what are you doing to help them?" he asked.I had to laugh because it was not the first time I've been asked this, and it was not the first time I've ...
Local Sports In Brief: 11/22/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-22
Regional win puts Striders in nationals; TC Bulldogs open season with 2 wins
Prosecutor to Homeschoolers: No Compromise—You’re Going to Jail!
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-11-20
November 20, 2009: On trial again for homeschooling their children, the Dudeks are hoping to avoid jail time despite the threats of the state prosecutor.
Homeschool Buyers Co-op Aids Those Looking For Discount Curriculum And Supplies (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-20
Members of the homeschool buyers program have seen saving of over 90% on homeschool Spanish programs, math curriculum, English courses and more.
Mom finds hope in homeschool (The Valley Chronicle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-20
HANDS-ON LEARNING: Michael Abeyratne, left, and Robert Willard, right, play with their robotics set up in the Willards’ garage. Both are homeschooled and learn through hands-on activities.
Area Roundup: Buchanan girls hoops squad downs Lascassas (Daily News Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-20
Zanhee Patton scored 14 points to lead Buchanan to a 32-24 middle school girls basketball win over Lascassas on Monday night.
Homeschool Proposal Fury
HSLDA | In The News 2009-11-19
Carnival Of Homeschooling: At The Post
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-11-18
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The Carnival is hosted this week by Miss Jocelyn at A Pondering Heart<a target='_blank' href='http://aponderingheart.com/blog/?p=3250'/>. She has the posts divided into categories like the <a target='_blank' href='http://hsbapost.com/2009/11/get-your-vote-on/'>Homeschool Blog Awards</a>.<br /><blockquote>It is buzzing all over the blogworld… the annual homeschool blog awards are going on right now At The Post. You’ve seen me mention it a few times because there is something just exciting about having your blog enjoyed so much people vote you “The Best…. Blog”. Of course there are a great many blogs out there. Perhaps not in the awards at all, and still those in the awards that may not be at the top but still just as good. <a title='A Pondering Heart » Carnival Of Homeschooling: At The Post' href='http://aponderingheart.com/blog/?p=3250'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5540130230249332687?l=homeschoolbuzz.com' alt='' /></div>
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Seven-point buck (Columbia Daily Herald)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-18
Bryston Davidson, a 13-year-old son of Brenda Morton, shot this seven-point buck on private property in Giles County. Davidson, a seventh grade homeschool student, was in a juvenile hunt on Nov. 1 and was hunting with a friend, Don Talbot.
Cyron Stokes fires up VSDB team (The Staunton News Leader)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-18
STAUNTON — Cyron Stokes was in midseason form as the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Cardinals opened their boys' basketball season Tuesday night in Lewellyn Gymnasium.
Area Briefs (The County Press)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-18
Register for Spartans hoops clinic read more
Lions drop two of three (Baxter Bulletin)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-16
The Mountain Home Lions homeschool basketball team dropped two of three to the Fayetteville Knights Saturday at the Pinkston Middle School Gym.
Home school notes: Biblical foundation grounds academy's curriculum
Home Schooling News 2009-11-15
There are many models for teaching your children the basic subjects. A popular view of thought in the home-schooling community is the Classical Method.
Stellar debut for Marygrove squad (Royal Oak Daily Tribune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-15
, The Daily Tribune Sports Staff DETROIT - Rookie of the Year. Oops, better make that plural. Rookies of the Year.
Liberty teams fall in festival (The Shawnee News-Star)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-15
OKLAHOMA CITY — Liberty Academy’s basketball crews dropped two games each in the Oklahoma City Knights Festival over the weekend.
Homeschool Blog Awards
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-11-13
content type="html"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://hsbapost.com/best-current-events-opinions-or-politics-blog-2009/"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hsbawards/HSBAnominated.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The <a href="http://hsbapost.com/2009/11/get-your-vote-on/">Homeschool blog awards</a> are on again this year. Go and vote for your favorites in many categories and find some new favorites.<br /><br />Homeschoolbuzz.com is nominated again for <a href="http://hsbapost.com/best-current-events-opinions-or-politics-blog-2009/">Best Current Events, Opinions or Politics Blog</a>. We've been nominated before but have never come close to winning. <br /><blockquote>The rules state: “You may only vote ONCE per category per person in your home & No more than 5 votes per network/IP.” Although this is what’s allowed, it may or may not work for you. Here are some observations based on personal experience and feedback from others: <a href="http://hsbapost.com/2009/11/get-your-vote-on/">Read more...</a></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7835963010817543116?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Carnival of Homeschooling- The NaNoWriMo Edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-11-11
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The Carnival is hosted this week by <a href='http://www.janice-campbell.com/2009/11/10/carnival-of-homeschooling-the-nanowrimo-edition/'>Janice Campbell</a> divided into compelling chapters - In Honor of <b>Na</b>tional <b>No</b>vel <b>Wri</b>ting <b>Mo</b>nth.<br/><blockquote>Welcome to this hundred-and-umpteenth Carnival of Homeschooling! Because November is National Novel Writing Month (also known as NaNoWriMo or nano), and I’m over 10,000 words into the writing process (and can’t think of anything but writing, writing, and more writing), I thought it would be appropriate to format this Carnival as sections of a book. I even consulted the Chicago Manual of Style for an authoritative list of book parts! <a href='http://www.janice-campbell.com/2009/11/10/carnival-of-homeschooling-the-nanowrimo-edition/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1736425721149396062?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Greendale Police Investigate 12-Year-Old's Death
Home Schooling News 2009-11-11
Cooper Rawat, 12, was found "unresponsive" on a couch. DEARBORN CO., Ind. -- The Greendale Police Department wasn't saying much Tuesday night after the death of 12-year-old Cooper Rawat.
Sports summary (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-11
Two Bishop Dwenger volleyball players will sign letters of intent at noon Thursday at the Bishop Dwenger Library/Media Center.
School Board eyes homeschool rules (The Daily Iowan)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-10
Homeschooled students in Iowa City may need to attend a district high school for at least two years to receive a diploma under a newly proposed policy change.
Iowa City School Board Looks To Put Homeschool Policy In Place (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-10
District proposal to require homeschooled students to attend final two years of high school, full-time, to earn diploma.
Kelso schools to open 'Virtual Academy' (The Daily News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-09
Online schools are popping up all over the state and Kelso School District wants a piece of the action.
The Disadvantages of Home-Schooling
Home Schooling News 2009-11-08
I am going to start with a quote that was made by the superintendent of Child and Family Services which states, "The opportunity for social interactions with others is very important for the development of all children.
When the parent is the teacher
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-11-06
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From The News Tribune - Seattle-Tacoma:<br /><blockquote>When Anne Marie Semke was a school-aged child, she said she thrived in the public school system. She loved it enough that she decided to become a teacher and taught at both public and private high schools in Vancouver, B.C. As an adult, Semke still has fond memories of public school but is choosing to homeschool her two children.<br /><br />“When I became a teacher (I) realized this is a system that works for certain children and certain families but not for all,” Semke said during a weekly gathering of the ACTS HomeSchool Group at Sunrise Baptist Church in Puyallup. <a title='Homeschooling: When the parent is the teacher | TOP STORY - The News Tribune | Seattle-Tacoma News, Weather, Sports, Jobs, Homes and Cars | South Puget Sound's Destination' href='http://www.thenewstribune.com/topstory/story/940558.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-665556652014447671?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Ridiculous rules for UK home schools
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-11-06
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Via guardian.co.uk<br /><blockquote>Today, I received a copy of a letter that my local MP sent to the education secretary, Ed Balls. This letter was prompted by my concerns about the Badman report, a review into home-education which was submitted in June and immediately accepted by Balls. The government may implement these recommendations by including them in the Queen's speech on 18 November.<br /><br />My six-year-old daughter is educated by me, at home. I am not a home-education evangelist and neither do I have any problem with the concept of school, but I do know that home education works for us. Badman's recommendations would change what home education means to us – a positive and successful part of our family life – into an ongoing battle with the state. It would be compulsory for me to register with the local authority and a criminal offence for me not to. I would also have to apply to my local authority for approval which may, or may not, be granted. Even if granted, I would have to go through this process on an annual basis and, at any point the LEA could refuse my application and force my child into school. In terms of fostering an educational environment which feels secure for the child, it is hard to think how the government could be less helpful. <a title='Ridiculous rules for home schools | Annabel Wynne | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk' href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/nov/06/home-schooling'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1541205532096304639?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Taft Web Wise (The Taft Independent)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-06
Now that we�re well back to school, it�s time to find useful Web sites for school reports or other projects. In this month�s column, we�ll look at some of the research sources on the open Web that are helpful to students.
So, do you like home schooling?
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-11-03
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><blockquote>People always ask me, “So, do you like home schooling?”<br /><br />And I usually say something like, “Um ... well, um … I mean, I like it, but I just have trouble with the part where you have to learn stuff. But once you get past that ... well, um, it’s good.”<br /><br />The better question to ask me would probably be, “Do you feel as if you are deprived of anything as a home-schooler?”<br /><br />The answer? No.<br /><br />I feel like there are a lot of advantages to being home-schooled. <a title='Home school is where the heart is - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register' href='http://www.sj-r.com/voice/x880801024/Home-school-is-where-the-heart-is'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-831770020058402989?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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NOVEMBER IS NaNoWriMo
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-11-03
content type="html">In honor of National Novel Writing Month (<a href="http://nanowrimo.org/">NaNoWriMo.org</a>)—an international event where aspiring novelists are encouraged to write an entire novel in 30 days—there is a contest meant to encourage the aspiring YA author to get started on that novel by offering an incentive for completing the first 250 words. All you have to do is submit <b><i>the first 250 words</i></b> of your novel and you can win both exposure to editors, and a one-on-one chat with one of New York’s TOP literary agents <b>Regina Brooks</b>.<p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">ADDITIONALLY: The top 20 submissions will all be read by a panel of five judges comprised of top YA editors at <b>Random House, HarperCollins, Harlequin, Sourcebooks</b> and <b>Penguin</b>. All 20 will receive free autographed copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402226616?ie=UTF8&tag=garymdavis&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1402226616">Writing Great Books for Young Adults: Everything You Need to Know, from Crafting the Idea to Landing a Publishing Deal</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=garymdavis&l=as2&o=1&a=1402226616" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> by Regina Brooks. Of the 20, they will pick the top five submissions and provide each author with commentary and a one year subscription to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008GT3F?ie=UTF8&tag=garymdavis&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00008GT3F">The Writer</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=garymdavis&l=as2&o=1&a=B00008GT3F" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> magazine. ONE Grand Prize Winner will have the opportunity to get feedback on a full YA manuscript and win a free 10-week writing course courtesy of the <b>Gotham Writer’s Workshop</b>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Please submit all entries via the contest website at <a href="http://www.writingclasses.com/ContestPages/YAPitch.php">http://www.writingclasses.com/ContestPages/YAPitch.php</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7423672759447375703?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Calls Needed—House of Reps. to Vote on Health Care
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-11-03
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on its final version of the health care reform legislation sometime this week. HSLDA opposes this bill because it increases government intrusion into the home and could threaten parental rights.
Find a new club in Hernando County (St. Petersburg Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-03
BrooksvilleBrooksville Book Discussion Group: 6 p.m. Nov. 16, Lykes Memorial Library, 238 Howell Ave. The book to be discussed is Atonement, by Ian McEwan. No registration is required, but copies of the book are limited. Tina Mraz, (352) 754-4043.
Liberia Plantation opens for Homeschoolers
HSLDA | In The News 2009-11-02
Washington Times Op-ed—Lawyer Inspired Peers to Fight On
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-11-02
Christopher J. Klicka, senior counsel and director of state and international relations for the Home School Legal Defense Association, died Oct. 12 in Colorado Springs. His death is a tremendous loss.
Katherine turns up the crazy on ‘Housewives’ (MalaysiaNews.net)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-11-02
Katherine had a romantic evening all set up for Mike, but her plans were foiled when Susan tagged along on what was supposedly a late-night plumbing call. Whoops.
Eagle Scouts to be recognized at ceremony Sunday (The Norman Transcript)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-30
John Michael Zubialde, son of John Zubialde and Vickie Loemker, and Seth Lemke, son of Steve and Tammy Lemke, will be recognized in a Troop 777 Eagle Scout ceremony 3 p.m. Sunday at Alameda Church of Christ, 801 E.
Emergency Homeschooling
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-30
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Kathy Ceceri has a piece on Wired.com about a guide she is organizing on what could be called unplanned homeschooling. I'm sure more than one parent has found themselves in the situation of homeschooling after an unexpected event. Some might even remain homeschoolers.<br /><blockquote>After Hurricane Katrina kept thousands of kids out of school for weeks and months, and after talk of months-long closing of schools due to avian flu began popping up on the news, I organized a project, working with the staff and readers of Home Education Magazine, to write a guidebook for families who were unexpectedly given the job of teaching their kids at home. One immediate dilemma I noticed as I read through the pieces submitted for the book was the question of whether to try to keep up with what the school would have been teaching, or to use the time to do things better suited to the family’s own interests and needs.<br /><br />This split between “school-at-home” on the one hand, and “unschooling” or “eclectic homeschooling” on the other, is a continuing debate among long-term homeschoolers as well. But for the family that is intending to homeschool for a year or less, it can be a big decision – and one that they don’t want to spend a lot of time worrying over. <a title='Emergency Homeschooling: How to Survive (and Even Thrive) When Schools Close | GeekDad | Wired.com' href='http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/10/emergency-homeschooling-how-to-survive-and-even-thrive-when-schools-close/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1143005042031234894?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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State Cuts Funding to Popular Online Schooling Program
Home Schooling News 2009-10-30
Thursday some Missouri families got disheartening news; their unique public school is going private, and that means they'll have to pay to stay.
7 years of Homeschoolbuzz.com
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-30
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The date November 1: <br /><ul><li>In 1512, Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were shown to the public for the first time. </li><li>In 1952 the United States exploded the first hydrogen bomb in a test in the Marshall Islands. </li><li>In 2002 I registered the domain homeschoolbuzz.com. <b><i>Coincidence?</i></b></li></ul>After 7 years and <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/' target='_blank'>3,432 blog posts</a> plus <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/reviewBlog.html' target='_blank'>550 book reviews</a>, we're still enjoying working on this site. We also enjoy reading the 165 fine homeschool blogs contributing to <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/blogbuzz.html' target='_blank'>Homeschool Blog Buzz</a>. We hope you each are blessed in some way by our efforts. I hope we can continue doing this for a long time.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-391068162171791532?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Controversy over “Attendance” at Church Schools
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-10-28
A memorandum from the Alabama state superintendent of education has sparked a controversy regarding the church school option employed by parents providing home instruction to their children.
School District Seeks to be “Partners” with Homeschoolers
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-10-28
Homeschoolers are under no obligation to meet with public school officials beyond what is required by law. That includes “partnership” forums, such as the one proposed by the Brainerd district.
Group accepts Halloween candy for troops (The Daily Reflector)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-28
One kid's Halloween loot is another man's Christmas candy. Give2TheTroops is accepting Halloween treats to add to Christmas stockings being sent to hundreds of troops who won't be home for the holidays.
Pool Operator Discovers Fresh and Excellent Source of Lifeguard Staff
HSLDA | In The News 2009-10-27
Top 5 Reasons to Home School
Home Schooling News 2009-10-26
Home schooling your child versus sending him off to either a public or private school is growing popular day by day around the world.
Drum corps open to all (Marietta Daily Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-23
Cherokee County homeschool students yearning for the high school marching band experience need look no further than the Crown Athletics Drum Corps. The corps, based out of The King's Academy in so...
Cumberland County briefs - Antiques fair; sing with Cumberlads; library meeting; homeschooling (Bridgeton News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-22
The Autumn Antiques Fair at Three Greys Antiques has been rescheduled for this Saturday. Vendor tables will be on the grounds of the shop, 391 W. Broad St., Bridgeton, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Weighed and measured (The Lewistown Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-22
LEWISTOWN - Questions about Mifflin County School District Superintendent David Runk, the economy and PSSA scores brought heated comments at times from the five candidates vying for four open school board seats during the Measure the Candidates forum Wednesday.
Home Schooling with Frugal Unit Studies
Home Schooling News 2009-10-22
Unit studies are both a fun and frugal way to homeschool your children. Unit studies are theme-based or one-topic ideas studied thoroughly using art, literature, music, social studies, science and sometimes-even math.
Asheville Parks and Recreation holds outdoor adventures (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-22
ASHEVILLE Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts offers many opportunities for outdoor adventure this fall. Registration for all outdoor adventures is now open.
An environment for sharing: Home school co-op helps students and instructors (Temple Daily Telegram)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-21
Elizabeth Castleberry, a 14-year-old home-schooled ninth-grader, observes sugar burn Monday during a Helping Hands Homeschool Co-op chemistry lab at Belton Church of Christ.
The Wright ambassador (The Daily Freeman-Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-21
Bailey Wright looked nothing but ecstatic when talking about the adventure she will be taking next summer. Wright is a fifth grade homeschool student in Webster City, and has been accepted into the People to People Student Ambassador Program. People to People is an educational travel program founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Carnival of Homeschooling: The Great State of Maine
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-20
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Hosted this week by <a target='_blank' href='http://nofightingnobiting.blogspot.com/2009/10/maine-postcards-dont-lie-edition-of.html'>No Fighting, No Biting</a>.<br /><blockquote>One of the great benefits of educating our own children is the ability to be free of the standard school calendar. Our family takes advantage of this by spending 16 weeks each summer in Maine. I want to share the beauties of our adopted state with some snapshots and fun facts.<br /><br />Maine is a land of forests and shore. The tides rise and fall about 8 feet so there is a stark contrast between low and high tide so even little children can tell the difference and can figure out scientifically if the tide is coming in or going out. (Hint, look at boats on their moorings to tell which way they are being pulled) <a title='No Fighting, No Biting!: Maine: The Postcards Don't Lie edition of the Carnival of Homeschooling' href='http://nofightingnobiting.blogspot.com/2009/10/maine-postcards-dont-lie-edition-of.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-4063290268547608200?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Bad Idea: Give Carbon Credits to Couples That Limit Themselves to One Child
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-20
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The global warming excuse is being used to justify all kinds of leftist goals like wealth redistribution, one-world government and now population control. What are we saving the earth for, alien archaeologists? <br /><blockquote>Washington (CNSNews.com) – Andrew Revkin, who reports on environmental issues for The New York Times, floated an idea last week for combating global warming: Give carbon credits to couples that limit themselves to having one child.<br /><br />Revkin later told CNSNews.com that he was not endorsing the idea, just trying to provoke some thinking on the topic. <a title='CNSNews.com - NYT Environment Reporter Floats Idea: Give Carbon Credits to Couples That Limit Themselves to One Child' href='http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/55667'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7875916143820739474?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Commentary: Local homeschool team making most of its opportunity (Temple Daily Telegram)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-19
Football can be complicated as anyone involved would like to make it or as simple as drawing pass routes in the dirt on a playground. What it should always be is fun for those who desire to play it.
League gives northeast Wisconsin home-schoolers chance to be part of athletic team (The Appleton Post-Crescent)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-19
A recent volleyball practice for Holly Reinkes team wrapped up with some rope jumping and a huddle for announcements in the middle of the gym floor.
The Award-Winning Board Game, Bailout! The Game, Banks on TransMedia Group to 'Raise Interest' for Family Game Night (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-19
Depressed property owners take heart!
St Albans couple's concerns over proposed changes to home schooling
Home Schooling News 2009-10-19
HOME schooling could come under constant scrutiny from Government inspectors, a move one St Albans couple fear could undermine the way they educate their children.
Local homeschool team making most of its opportunity (Temple Daily Telegram)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-18
Football can be complicated as anyone involved would like to make it or as simple as drawing pass routes in the dirt on a playground. What it should always be is fun for those who desire to play it.
DISTRICT 6 SCHOOL BOARD: Meet Brett Reese (Greeley Tribune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-18
Sitting in front of the packed room, Brett Reese pulled out a rope, held it out in front of him and let go of one end - leaving it to defy gravity and remain hanging straight in the air. But this was not a performance. This was a debate...
Commentary: Local Homeschool Team Making Most of its Opportunity
HSLDA | In The News 2009-10-18
Sam Bennett: Home school
Home Schooling News 2009-10-17
About two weeks ago, I spent a full day with my daughters at our homeschool co-op and was so impressed with the learning environment that I have to tell you about it.
Coming Up (as of Oct. 16) (Nassau County Record)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-16
The Callahan Lions Club will host a weekly turkey shoot Saturday nights at 7 p.m., now through November. The club is the first building north of the fair grounds. No long guns, no scopes. Food concessions will be available. Call 879-7357.
Alpha Omega Publications Announces Gigantic Homeschool Giveaway (Christian News Wire)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-15
ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 15 / Christian Newswire / -- Alpha Omega Publications ® (AOP), a leading publishing company committed to providing Christian curricula to homeschooling families worldwide, is pleased to announce an opportunity to win free prizes during its Gigantic Homeschool Giveaway . One grand-prize winner will receive $500 in free homeschool curriculum from any of AOP's award-winning ...
Homeschooled Kids Exercise Options in Westlake
HSLDA | In The News 2009-10-15
Carnival of Homeschooling: Welcome to the NerdFamily House!
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-14
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The carnival is <a target='_blank' href='http://blog.nerdfamily.com/2009/10/carnival-of-homeschooling-welcome-to.html'>hosted by NerdFamily</a> this week. Yes, I'm a day late in posting this, but better late than never.<br /><blockquote>Hi everyone! Welcome to the NerdFamily House! We are having our first rain of the season out here so I hope you didn't get to wet. Come on in, let me take your jackets and bags. Make yourself at home!<br /><br />Before we get into anything just a quick a reminder for all those in California. It is once again time for affidavits!! If you file a PSA you only have until October 15th to get over and fill that out online!!<br /><br />You can grab a cup of coffee or a soda and go join in on the education conversations around the kitchen table. <a title='Nerd Family: Carnival of Homeschooling: Welcome to the NerdFamily House!' href='http://blog.nerdfamily.com/2009/10/carnival-of-homeschooling-welcome-to.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6683456064769311391?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Crandon Seeks Phony Enrollment, Power to Call Doctor for Homeschooled Child
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-10-14
HSLDA advised a member family to ignore a form sent to them by the local public school district that sought inappropriate information and authorization.
Jaycee Lee Dugard in People Magazine: California kidnapping victim steps out of shadows in interview (New York Daily News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-14
Jaycee Lee Dugard, the California girl who was abducted by a pervert who made her his sex slave for 18 years, is showing her adult face to the world for the first time. Remarkably, she's smiling.
In Memoriam--Christopher J. Klicka
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-13
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>HSLDA and other sources have reported that Chris Klicka has passed away after his long battle with illness. He leaves behind His wife Tracy and seven children. Chris was a tireless advocate of homeschooling as a homeschooling dad, author and attorney for HSLDA.<br /><blockquote>“Chris was both a people person and a goal person. He cared deeply about people, but was also driven to always do more!” says HSLDA President J. Michael Smith. “He was the most determined person I ever met in my life. Even with all the things he accomplished every day at HSLDA, he continually wanted to tackle new challenges and serve homeschoolers in more and better ways. He was so focused on the homeschooling world, but he was also very much focused on his family and dedicated to raising his children.” <a title='HSLDA—In Memoriam--Christopher J. Klicka' href='http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/200910050.asp'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6154303000026146605?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Washington Times Op-ed—Take Advantage of Co-op Options
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-10-13
Typically, when parents first consider homeschooling, they have some confidence they can teach their children through grade school. Many parents, however, begin to wonder if they are capable of educating their children through high school.
“Hate Crimes” Included in Troop Funding Legislation
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-10-13
On October 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a motion to include “hate crimes” in the National Defense Authorization Act to fund the troops.
An educational milestone, a quarter-century in the making (The Senatobia Democrat)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-13
Next week, one of Tate County's educational facilities celebrates a milestone: a quarter century of training students for college and beyond. The Senatobia-Tate County Career-Technical Center will mark its 25th anniversary with an open house on October 22.
Girl in the Arena
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-12
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><?php azad('1599903725'); ?><p class='byline'>Recommended reading level: ages 16 and up<br/>Reviewed by: Kathy Davis</p>Lyn is a gladiator daughter, coming from a line of seven gladiator fathers. Yes, after her biological father died, Lyn's mother married six consecutive gladiators, all who died a gladiator's death. Now it looks like Lyn might have to marry the man who killed her seventh father as he took her dowry bracelet her father was wearing during the fight for good luck. Even though she learns this guy happens to be a tough gladiator but a nice guy, she isn't ready to be married. So, she begins to look for some way to get out of marrying him. Might it involve her facing him in the arena to the ultimate fight?<br/><br/>This novel blends ancient Rome with modern day. There's lots the book explores; a culture that is obsessed with violence, overpowering media coverage, special needs and family dynamics, death and grieving, and how an organization (gladiators association) can be like a strict religion. Besides being an interesting story, this book is a thought provoker. Could our society, that is so addicted to reality TV, ever condone a "fight to the death" "gladiator" type sport? It sure is convincing in the story. These glads and glad wives are celebrities, complete with a paparazzi following. Besides the gladiator culture, Lyn's family is explored in depth. She has a close relationship with her little brother, and is very protective of him as he has some sort of special needs.<br/><br/>I might mention I did find the narration a little challenging at first take, the conversations have no quotes nor any he said she said, it was free flowing thoughts and dialogues. It was distracting only until I got the hang of it, which was by about the second or third chapter.<br/><br/>Be aware there is swearing, violence, commercialism including the mention of condoms, smoking and a character commits suicide. <br/><br/><a href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1599903725/homeschoolbuzz-20' target='_blank'>Girl in the Arena</a> has a unique style and topic. The author does a fine job blending the ancient past time with modern day realism. I found the book absorbing and it kept me turning pages.<br/><p class='byline'>Note: Acknowledgements to <a href='http://kids.bloomsburyusa.com/Catalogue/new.asp?cf=1' target='_blank'>Bloomsbury USA</a> for providing me with an advance review copy of this book for review.</p><br/>Stay tuned tomorrow for more information about gladiators.<br/>Here are the other bloggers participating on this blog tour:<br/><br/><a href='http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com/'>Abby the Librarian</a>, <a href='http://www.apatchworkofbooks.blogspot.com'>A Patchwork of Books</a>, <a href='http://paraklesis.com/childrens_publishing_news/'>All About Children’s Books</a>, <a href='http://blbooks.blogspot.com/'>Becky’s Book Reviews</a>, <a href='http://firesidemusings.blogspot.com'>Fireside Musings</a>, <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/'>Homeschool Book Buzz</a>, <a href='http://kidzbookbuzz.com/'>KidzBookBuzz.com</a>, <a href='http://blog.mawbooks.com'> Maw Books Blog</a>, <a href='http://molcotw.blogspot.com'>My Own Little Corner of the World</a>, <a href='http://superfastreader.com'>Reading is My Superpower</a>, <a href='http://sjkessel.blogspot.com/'>Through a Child’s Eyes</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5968826876161892839?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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HSLDA Senior Counsel Klicka Finishes His Race, Receives the Crown of Life
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-10-12
Surrounded by his family and close friends who gathered by his bed in Colorado, HSLDA Senior Counsel Christopher J. Klicka died peacefully on October 12th after a 15-year battle against multiple sclerosis. His condition had unexpectedly deteriorated on September 25 during a homeschool conference.
HOME-SCHOOLING: Take advantage of co-op options
Home Schooling News 2009-10-11
Typically, when parents first consider home-schooling, they have some confidence they can teach their children through grade school.
Catholics find option in home schooling
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-09
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From Honesdale, PA - Wayne Independent<br /><blockquote>Six-and-a-half-year-old Jack Cavanaugh says it’s “cool” having his mom as his teacher.<br />Joe and MaryAnn Cavanaugh of Honesdale had their hearts set on sending their son to St. Vincent’s School. But when the school closed its doors last spring, the family came up with a new plan: Catholic home schooling. <a title='Catholics find option in home schooling - Honesdale, PA - Wayne Independent' href='http://www.wayneindependent.com/news/x1699622499/Catholics-find-option-in-home-schooling'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6889547855238503658?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Dept. of Education “Subsequent Year Letter” Blooper
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-10-09
HSLDA contacted a state education official about an erroneous online homeschooling form, and the document was quickly corrected.
HOME-SCHOOLING: Heroes take time to help others
Home Schooling News 2009-10-08
It sounds like a movie plot: A secret army of people with special gifts, heroic strength and selfless character move throughout society.
Homeschooling can’t educate the masses?
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-07
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Richard A. Boyd, former Mississippi superintendent of education claims homeschooling won't work in Mississippi. He cites demographics apparently from the recent <a target='_blank' href='http://www.nheri.org/Latest/Homeschooling-Across-America-Academic-Achievement-and-Demographic-Characteristics.html'>NHERI Study</a>.<br /><blockquote>Boyd, writing to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, looked at the research promoted by the homeschooling movement itself.<br /><br />It shows, according to Boyd, that almost all homeschooled children are in married-couple families (98 percent); most homeschool mothers don’t work outside the home (81 percent); and most homeschool parents have at least a bachelor’s degree (66 percent of fathers, and 63 percent of mothers).<br /><br />That’s hardly the picture of a typical household in Mississippi, where only 19 percent of adults have a college degree and where the majority of children are born out of wedlock. <a title='Greenwood Commonwealth - Homeschooling can’t educate the masses' href='http://gwcommonwealth.com/articles/2009/10/06/opinion/editorials/10062009edit02.txt'>Read more...</a></blockquote><br />What he doesn't mention from the same study, more parental education did not always correlate to better homeschool student achievement. (i.e., students of parents certified as teachers did <i>worse</i>). Parent education level did however explain a 2.5% difference in student scores. Not insignificant but certainly within the variance of government schools. <br />Personally, I don't think all those single-parent under-educated families in Mississippi would or should take up homeschooling. But it's nice to know they could if that's their choice.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7304133427864081439?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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French police grab 4 kids on German orders
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-07
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><blockquote>Four children of a family that fled Germany to avoid further fines for homeschooling have been snatched from their home in France by police and accused of "being alone," according to a report today on the ongoing war against home education across the continent.<br/><br/>The word comes from the Home School Legal Defense Association, which has been involved in a long list of cases of persecution of homeschooling families across Europe, especially in Germany. <a href='http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=112106' title='French police grab 4 kids on German orders'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-4203275809253579424?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Charter school supporters present application to Conejo board (Ventura County Star)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-07
Founders of a new charter school in Thousand Oaks presented an application for their program to the Conejo Valley Unified School District board Tuesday night. Teachers and parents of children attending the Open Classroom at Conejo School in Thousand Oaks said they decided to develop BRIDGES Charter School because they want to expand their program. The Open Classroom is one of two magnet ...
Homeschool Open House (Cape May County Herald)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-07
10/08/2009 - 12:00p.m. to 10/08/2009 - 1:30p.m. 30 Mechanic St.
Carnival of Homeschooling: Our Home School
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-06
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The Carnival of Homeschooling #197 is <a target='_blank' href='http://jacquedixon.com/?p=5433'>hosted this week at Walking Therein</a>. She shares a lot of insight into how they teach their own. Jacque is also hosting the <a target='_blank' href='http://jacquedixon.com/?p=5429'>Homesteading Carnival</a> this week.<br /><blockquote>Carnival of Homeschooling How Did October Get Here So Quickly? All of a sudden school officially started, the leaves started turning orange and red, and the temperatures dropped too cold for and Indiana Fall. I surely don’t know how time flies by us so quickly, but I am already longing for warmer temps!<br /><br />Thankfully, we are expecting some warmer temps this week… just a bit warmer. That is good for us, because we are in the middle of building a Sukkah outside in celebration of the Feast of Sukkot. We are using the Sukkah and all the information surrounding the Feast to home school by what I call Living Learning Moments. Living Learning Moments is just my name for hands-on life-learning. That’s how we home school. <a title='Walking Therein » Our Home School: Carnival of Homeschooling #197' href='http://jacquedixon.com/?p=5433'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3149794486926793898?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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In Your County (Press of Atlantic City)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-06
The Cape May County Library will offer a Homeschool Open House for homeschoolers, parents thinking about homeschooling and their children. Lunch takes place from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House
Take a step back in time at Red River (News-Democrat & Leader)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-06
If you happen to stop by the Red River Meeting House this weekend, you might think you had somehow been transported back in time. The 14th Annual Primitive Camp Meeting and Rendezvous is Friday th...
Support Groups, updated Oct. 6 (TCPalm.com)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-06
There's a support group for every need from coping to weight loss. Check here for when the one or ones right for you are meeting.
Legend's brother to open show on Friday (The Daily Northwestern)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-06
R&B artist Vaughn Anthony will open for older brother John Legend's Oct. 9 performance at Welsh-Ryan Arena, A&O Productions representatives said Monday.
Homeschoolers Turn to Co-ops
HSLDA | In The News 2009-10-05
Tourists begin migration to Asheville (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-04
ASHEVILLE — Most of the trees around Asheville remain covered with green leaves, but that didn't stop tourists from filling city streets downtown over the weekend.
Finding his voice | By Magdalena Wegrzyn © 2009 Longmont Times-Call (The Longmont Times-Call)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-04
SUPERIOR – Like many young men, Jaison Hart is looking for a girlfriend. I’m looking for girl who has an open heart, he typed, letter by letter, on a keyboard as his mother, Sharon Hart, gripped his right hand and helped him reach the keys. I’m looking forward to dating some young woman who likes my play. Someone I can be very close friends with – like a wife.
Kids' museum hosts science program (North Platte Telegraph)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-02
The North Platte Telegraph Parents who homeschool there children will have a unique opportunity to supplement their science studies this year as the Edgerton Explorit Center of Aurora provides a monthly series of science classes in North Platte.
Continued Opposition to Homeschooling in California
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-10-02
Despite court victories that have confirmed the freedom to homeschool, some officials appear to be actively opposing the decision of parents to home educate.
State: stop watching neighbors kids
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-10-01
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>First, State control of parenting and now baby sitting too. Another example of someone being unhappy anything that is happening without oversight.<br /><blockquote>IRVING TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Each day before the school bus comes to pick up the neighborhood's children, Lisa Snyder did a favor for three of her fellow moms, welcoming their children into her home for about an hour before they left for school.<br /><br />Regulators who oversee child care, however, don't see it as charity. Days after the start of the new school year, Snyder received a letter from the Michigan Department of Human Services warning her that if she continued, she'd be violating a law aimed at the operators of unlicensed day care centers. <a title='State to mom: Stop baby-sitting neighbors' kids - Yahoo! News' href='http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090930/ap_on_re_us/us_baby_sitter_backlash_mich'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-9194552526813314489?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Education Notes (The Doings Western Springs)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-01
Registration is open for the Oct. 12 ACT achievement test. The ACT has four sections -- English, mathematics, reading and science and takes about three hours to complete. Students who take the ACT Plus Writing complete an optional writing test that requires an additional 30 minutes.
Education Notes (The Doings Elmhurst)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-10-01
Registration is open for the Oct. 12 ACT achievement test. The ACT has four sections -- English, mathematics, reading and science and takes about three hours to complete. Students who take the ACT Plus Writing complete an optional writing test that requires an additional 30 minutes. During registration, students may select up to four universities to receive their score reports. The cost for the ...
Education dept hampering home schooling - Trust
Home Schooling News 2009-09-30
The Pestalozzi Trust, a South African home school association, has accused the countrya s Department of Education of making it impossible for parents to opt for home schooling.
Volunteers say Lewis and Clark remain popular (Jefferson City News Tribune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-29
Pat, left, and Loren Holmgren of Clancy, Mont., stayed in Jefferson City overnight to see the Lewis & Clark Trailhead monument Tuesday.
Support Groups, updated Sept. 29 (TCPalm.com)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-29
There's a support group for every need from coping to weight loss. Check here for when the one or ones right for you are meeting.
Fairview family charged in Liberian child slavery scam (The Oklahoman)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-28
FAIRVIEW — An adopted Liberian girl was tied to chairs and bedposts and denied meals as punishment. At age 11, she was made to sleep outside in the cold for stealing a cookie from the kitchen. She was sexually molested by an older adoptive brother. These accusations are waged against a Fairview family facing criminal charges in Major County District Court. Andee Verlon Tyler, 51, and his wife ...
Laurel Springs School Launches Virtual Clubs to Enhance Student Community for Homeschoolers (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-28
Laurel Springs brings its global student population together with special interest clubs.
Homeschooled Teen: Scholar with Distinction
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-28
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>This is the third time we posted news on homeschooler Sarah Schwab. Earlier stories included a <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/2009/08/homeschooled-teen-wins-congressional.html'>congressional medal</a> and her <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/2006/02/homeschool-teen-writes-perfect-sat.html'>perfect SAT score</a>.<br /><blockquote>The Orcutt teenager’s latest achievement is Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction honor. High school students earn the award by scoring an average of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.<br /><br />Sarah scored perfect 5s on biology, world history and English composition. She scored 4 points on English literature, U.S. history and European history. <a title='Orcutt teenager named Scholar with Distinction' href='http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2009/09/28/news/news02.txt'>Read more...</a></blockquote><?php @azad('0874477182'); ?></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5402413978779419387?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Cross country: Petoskey girls, Charlevoix boys capture hardware at Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga (Petoskey News-Review)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-28
ALANSON — The Petoskey girls and Charlevoix boys took home first-place trophies Saturday at the 35th Annual Petoskey-McDonald’s-Optimist Cross Country Invitational at Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga.
Fairbanks borough mayor's race draws crowded field (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-27
FAIRBANKS — The candidates for borough mayor — Hank Bartos, Charlie Boddie, Luke Hopkins, Garry Hutchison, Bill Stodden and Tammie Wilson — comprise a diverse bunch.
Pennsylvania schools reach 175 years of public education (Chambersburg Public Opinion)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-27
As Pennsylvania marks 175 years of public education, local schools are struggling with the conflicting demands of nationalized education standards and parents' wishes.
Obama gives more reasons to homeschool
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-27
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Longer days, shorter summer vacations, weekend hours... Less family time? less influence from parents, more indoctrination?<br /><blockquote>"Now, I know longer school days and school years are not wildly popular ideas," the president said earlier this year. "Not with Malia and Sasha, not in my family, and probably not in yours. But the challenges of a new century demand more time in the classroom." <a title='More school: Obama would curtail summer vacation - Yahoo! News' href='http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090927/ap_on_re_us/us_more_school'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-2531176146816895853?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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One Gifted Homeschooled Girl
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-27
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>via elpasotimes.com<br /><blockquote>EL PASO -- Shanaya Fastje writes books while most girls her own age play with dolls.<br /><br />At 10, Shanaya has written and illustrated not one, but two children's storybooks, "Mystery School," and "Mystery School: Monday Sleepover Disaster," both inspired by her own experiences as a home-schooled Northeast student.<br /><br />To top things off, she is working on a third book, already doing high-school- level academic work and making her own bookmarks and jewelry to help support an international charity that benefits poor schoolchildren in Third World countries. And she is learning to play guitar and how to paint like an artist. <a title='Once upon a time, there was a really smart girl who wrote really good books and ... - El Paso Times' href='http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_13426318?source=most_emailed'>Read more...</a></blockquote><?php @azad('1449001157'); ?></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5328639090364552100?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Home-school students get chance to compete (Green Bay Press-Gazette)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-25
A recent volleyball practice for Holly Reinkes team wrapped up with some rope jumping and a huddle for announcements in the middle of the gym floor.
Home-school athletic group gives students a chance to compete in sports (Green Bay Press-Gazette)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-25
A recent volleyball practice for Holly Reinkes team wrapped up with some rope jumping and a huddle for announcements in the middle of the gym floor.
OUR OPINION: Standard-Times applauds (The San Angelo Standard-Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-25
SAN ANGELO, Texas — nColeman R. Jones and Vincent E. Tobias of San Angelo, who have graduated from United States Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. nMr. and Mrs. Woodrow Rogers, who celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary today. Mr. and Mrs. Alvis T. Ray recently marked their 65th, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert King their 50th. nMembers of Angelo State University’s ...
A family of 10, surviving on faith
Home Schooling News 2009-09-24
Behind the doors of a modest Rogers Park, Ill., frame house, Pete and Patty Mueller are acting out their own reality show of "Pete and Patty Plus 8." Home-schooling all eight of their children and surviving on one income, the Muellers have not sought the reality show spotlight that helped pop culture icons Jon and Kate Gosselin raise their brood ...
Campbell Hall girls' tennis appears primed for a another championship run (Los Angeles Daily News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-24
The smiles on the faces of Sarah Lee and Sabrina Santamaria tell the whole story. The Campbell Hall of North Hollywood junior tennis standouts form the top 1-2 singles punch in Southern California.
Fru-Gal: Devote extra e-mail account to online offers (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-24
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Morning Money Matters: Educator Appreciation Week at Borders (News 12 Augusta)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-24
We all know how hard teachers work, so a popular bookstore wants to give back. Next week is Educator Appreciation Week at Borders, and educators can get a pretty big discount on everything in the store.
Borders(R) Hosts 'Stock Your Library Challenge' Sweepstakes in Superstores Nationwide for One Night Only Sept. 29; Ten ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-24
Borders® is giving teachers yet another reason to spend an evening networking and having fun at the "Teacher Town Hall Meeting" in Borders superstores Sept. 29 - the opportunity to help score a $400 Borders gift card for their schools.
Kroc Center to offer education options (Salem Statesman Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-23
The Kroc Center hopes to gather the old and young in a single setting — and its education programs appear in lockstep with that mission.
Carnival of Homeschooling: All About Autumnal Equinox
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-23
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Hosted this week by <a target='_blank' href='http://apollosacademy.blogspot.com/2009/09/carnival-of-homeschooling-learning.html'>Apollos Academy</a>.<br /><blockquote>When I or my kids get really interested in a subject, we easily find ourselves taking rabbit trails and seeing where they lead. This is how this carnival developed. I was looking for a few pictures and links about the autumnal equinox, taking place today – September 22nd – at 5:18pm EST. I was thinking something along the lines of this:<br/><br/>And a cool informational link.<br/><br/>But Google can be a dangerous thing, and before I knew it (about 6 hours later - including having to break to teach and eat and stuff), I had three pages of links, and my kids had heard pretty much everything they'd ever want to hear about the autumnal equinox and autumn in general. To redeem my "virtual wanderlust," here is an entire school day's worth - from science to recess - of anything and everything you would ever possibly want to know about autumn, the autumnal equinox, and homeschooling. <a href='http://apollosacademy.blogspot.com/2009/09/carnival-of-homeschooling-learning.html' title='Apollos Academy: Carnival of Homeschooling - Learning About the Autumnal Equinox'>Read more...</a></blockquote><?php @azad('B001D8S9E2'); ?></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8430847702309204642?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Families protest against proposed changes to home schooling
Home Schooling News 2009-09-23
FAMILIES staged a protest in Stratford Park, Stroud against proposed Government reforms which they fear would make home education too similar to school.
U.S. Students Flunk U.S. Citizenship Test
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-23
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>A story from Izzy Lyman of JBS.org <br /><blockquote>The students were asked ten basic questions ranging from “What is the supreme law of the land?” to “What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?” These questions, about history and government, were selected from the national citizenship test, which is administered to immigrants through the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.<br /><br />The results of the survey are shocking:<br /><br /> * A staggering 77 percent didn’t know the name of the first President of the United States.<br /> * An astounding 86 percent couldn’t name the author of the Declaration of Independence.<br /> * A whopping 90 percent didn’t know how many justices there are on the U.S. Supreme Court.<br /> * A paltry 2.8 percent of those polled actually “passed” this mock citizenship test. <a title='- U.S. Students Flunk U.S. Citizenship Test' href='http://www.jbs.org/jbs-news-feed/5400-us-students-flunk-us-citizenship-test'>Read more...</a></blockquote><?php @azad('0967043069'); ?></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7964347533911589965?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Washington Times Op-ed—Programs Suit Needs of Students
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-09-21
Educators are admitting that parental involvement is the key to a child’s educational success, even in a public school setting. Even President Obama in his recent mass broadcast to public school students in America sounded more like a parent than he did the president of the United States as he encouraged each student to be conscientious in their attendance at school, their studies and their personal life.
Northmen take third, fourth at Ludington Invitational (Petoskey News-Review)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-21
LUDINGTON — Four Petoskey runners placed in the top 20 Saturday as the Northmen finished third in the Ludington Invitational.
How Much Should Government Regulate Home Schooling?
Home Schooling News 2009-09-18
Proposals by the English government to increase regulation of home schooling have been met by opposition.
Religious Leaders Say Survey Supports Private Schooling
Home Schooling News 2009-09-17
An education survey conducted by religious organizations showed that 84 percent of those polled would choose private schooling options over public schools.
Queen Contestants (Texarkana Gazette)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-17
Grace Crews, 16, of Texarkana, Texas, is the daughter of Joe and Malinda Crews. She is an 11th-grade homeschool student. She is competing this year at Southwest Arkansas High School Rodeo Association in barrels, breakaway roping and goat tying.
Lifegate to host unbeaten Austin NYOS (Seguin Gazette-Enterprise)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-17
SEGUIN — As the season rolls on and district play inches closer, the Lifegate Falcons (3-0) keep finding different ways to come out on top.
Borders(R) Increases Teacher Discount to 30% During Educator Appreciation Week at Borders and Waldenbooks Stores ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-16
A great 30% discount, networking opportunities, activities, giveaways and fun for the whole family -- this and much more await educators during Educator Appreciation Week, Sept. 29 through Oct. 7 at nearly all Borders stores as well as select Waldenbooks stores nationwide.
District Sends Illegal Forms
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-09-15
HSLDA intervened when one public school district tried to restrict certain options New York law clearly grants to homeschoolers.
Library Can Be Better Than Web (The Lakeland Ledger)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-15
Vic Nunez Working at the reference desk, I had an opportunity recently to visit with a parent concerned about her children and their attitude toward libraries. Her kids were trying to convince her that going to the library was a waste of time; everything they needed to get their homework done could be found on the Internet.
UK Parents protest restrictions on homeschooling
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-15
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>More on the protest we mentioned a few days ago. More bureaucrats unable to abide anything happening outside their watchful eye or control.<br /><blockquote>In June an independent review into home schooling, commissioned by ministers, was published. The report, by educationist Graham Badman, recommended:<br /><br />Every home-schooled child should be registered by law.<br /><br />Parents who teach their children should have to open up their homes for inspection and provide an annual "statement of their intentions" for the child's education that year.<br /><br />Councils should be able to deny parents the right to home educate if there is "clear evidence of safeguarding concerns." <a title='Parents protest over tougher restrictions on home schooling | News' href='http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23744049-details/Parents+protest+over+tougher+restrictions+on+home+schooling/article.do'>Read more...</a></blockquote><?php @azad('0312319061'); ?></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3933217115521155932?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Homeschoolers start their own sports teams
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-15
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From Carroll County Times, Westminster, Maryland:<br /><blockquote>Too old to continue playing for the Winfield Recreation Council’s team, he decided to enroll at South Carroll High School, where he could join the junior varsity football team.<br /><br />Werking, the first of six siblings to attend public school, spent the first semester of his sophomore year there before realizing the setting wasn’t for him.<br /><br />That was when his mother, Nancy Werking, got the idea to start a Carroll County-based football and cheerleading team for home-schooled teens. <a title='Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland' href='http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2009/09/15/news/local_news/newsstory1_home_school.txt'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-4527881626859356288?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Homeschooler Denied Learner’s Permit Documentation
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-09-15
HSLDA persuaded public school officials to reverse their decision after initially refusing to issue a certificate of attendance required for a homeschooled student to obtain a learner’s permit to operate a motor vehicle.
Edmonds cuts school bus service to save money
Home Schooling News 2009-09-15
Andrew Adams used to ride a yellow bus to school. This year, if he wants to join his classmates at Hilltop Elementary, the 7-year-old must walk 1 1/2 miles up and down hills, by a 7-Eleven store, along busy Lynnwood roads - some with no sidewalks.
One family's Homeschool
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-14
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a target='_blank' href='http://www.gastongazette.com/news/school-37900-math-hopping.html'>Gastongazette.com</a> has a piece on homeschooling rising in their county. The story simply mentions that fact but also details a typical day in the life of a local homeschooling family.<br /><blockquote>Will, Ian and Neal Kirkpatrick get up each morning and get ready for school.<br /><br />Instead of hopping on a school bus bound for public school, they head to the dining room table for their home school lessons. <a title='Homeschooling numbers growing in Gaston | school, math, hopping - Local News - Gaston Gazette' href='http://www.gastongazette.com/news/school-37900-math-hopping.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote><?php @azad('0201550911'); ?></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-4576450514622961707?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Indiana Students To Sign Replica Of Constitution (Indiana's NewsCenter)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-14
Nearly 100 high school students will sign a copy of the United States Constitution as part of a learning program sponsored by the Indiana Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court in Indianapolis.
Opportunities Expanding for Homeschooled Families
HSLDA | In The News 2009-09-14
Bay Area Parents Choose Homeschooling (CBS 5 Bay Area)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-14
Budget cuts at California's public schools have some parents turning to homeschooling to make sure their children get a top-quality education.
YMCA forms (Columbia Daily Herald)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-13
The Maury County YMCA would like to see more area kids have the opportunity to participate in competitive swimming and has taken steps to see that happen.
UK Families protest homeschooling proposals
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-13
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><blockquote>A PROTEST against proposed changes to home schooling across Britain will take at Stratford Park, Stroud on Wednesday, September 16. <a title='Families to protest against home schooling proposals (From Stroud News and Journal)' href='http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/4594305.Families_to_protest_against_home_schooling_proposals/'>Read more...</a></blockquote><?php @azad('0805426132'); ?></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1555254856960179?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Families to protest against home schooling proposals
Home Schooling News 2009-09-13
A PROTEST against proposed changes to home schooling across Britain will take at Stratford Park, Stroud on Wednesday, September 16.
Ind. students to sign replica of Constitution (The Star Press)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-13
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly 100 high school students will sign a copy of the United States Constitution as part of a learning program sponsored by the Indiana Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court in Indianapolis.
Indiana students to sign replica of Constitution (WTHR Indianapolis)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-13
Nearly 100 high school students will sign a copy of the United States Constitution as part of a learning program sponsored by the Indiana Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court in Indianapolis.
High schools: Bruins topple Tigers in Manhattan (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-11
The Gardiner volleyball team earned a road win against the Tigers in Manhattan on Thursday, 25-22, 25-21, 18-25, 25-18
Home School 101
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-11
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Another mom starts her homeschooling journey full of anticipation. From LewRockwell.com<br /><blockquote>"So, are you planning to home school your daughter?" she asked.<br /><br />"Yes."<br /><br />"Have you chosen your curriculum yet?"<br /><br />"Um..."<br /><br />"Well," she interrupted, "I’ve chosen one for my son for this year. There were several I was interested in and we settled on this one. Here’s a book you can borrow. (The book is: What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know by Hirsch and Holdren) I used this for my son his first year."<br /><br />As she continued to talk I could feel a fog coming over me. I began to feel worried. I hadn’t chosen a curriculum yet. I hadn’t read the book now in my possession. What if I don’t teach my kindergartner everything she needs to know. By the end of our conversation I had committed myself to joining the co-op of other home schooling moms at my church (good), and opened up a can of insecurities about my own lack of preparedness as a homeschooler (bad). <a title='Home School 101 by Heather M. Carson' href='http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig3/h-carson6.1.1.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6702948396560059746?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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For the unschooled, everywhere is a classroom
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-11
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From the MontereyHerald.com:<br /><blockquote>Many parents consider Patapsco State Park, west of Baltimore, a leisure destination. Suzy Provine of Millersville views it as a classroom.<br /><br />As other children headed back to traditional classrooms this week, she and her four sons explored the park's craggy earth and tossed large and small rocks into standing water to test the laws of gravity. Venues such as Patapsco are why Provine, 38, has never sent her children to traditional school, opting instead for an eclectic approach to learning known as unschooling. <a title='For the unschooled, everywhere is a classroom - MontereyHerald.com :' href='http://www.montereyherald.com/living/ci_13314585'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-4452261523418986416?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-11
The St. Louis County School Board said this week that they'll leave it to neighboring school districts to figure out how to educate young people in our communities should voters reject their proposed school restructuring plan.
Book Review: Bran Hambrick
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-10
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p class='byline'><a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402218575'>Bran Hambrick: The Farfield Curse</a><br/>by Kaleb Nation<br/>Recommended reading level: Ages 10-13<br/>Reviewed by: Kathy Davis</p><img class='imglt' src='http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1402218575.01.ZTZZZZZZ.jpg'/><br/><p>Bran Hambrick had a mysterious beginning. Found in a bank vault when he was a mere 6 years old, he had nothing but a slip of paper with his name and no knowledge of how he got there. Taken in by a crotchety banker named Sewey Wiloma, Bran lives a seemingly "normal" life with his odd new foster family in the city of Dunce. In Dunce magic is illegal - gnomes and mages are considered lawbreakers. Then comes the day Bran discovers he can do magic. He is overwhelmed and tries desperately to keep his awakened powers silent. He finds he is not alone as there are other Mages in Dunce who are flying under the radar. Here's an excerpt where Bran finds a hidden room in the local bookstore. There he finds it full of magic books. Here he is reading from one. </p><br/><blockquote>He turned the page and saw there were rows and rows of similar magics: all organized in the same way and numbered neatly. Each had a title of its own as well, like a nickname. He say one called Fulton's Fiery Flying Fingers and Muddy Mucktrap, and Windy Snaps just above Caterwualing Cannons of Lightening. Each had something to do with a natural element. Bran felt as if he were a wanderer and had for the first time in his life found books about his homeland.</blockquote> <br/><p>I confess I approached this book with skepticism. How could a book written by a teen (the author started writing it when he was just 14) be any good? I was pleasantly surprised. The story is well told with a unique voice And, there are eccentricities such as inventive vocabulary and larger than life characters that should keep the reader entertained. Keep in mind this book is about a boy who is a mage, and he meets other mages, including some who would represent the dark side of magic. Fans of books such as Harry Potter or even Roald Dahl should find this book appealing as well. Overall, I'd say Kaleb Nation has penned a good book, which is no easy task. Kudos!</p><br/><div class='byline'>Here is a long list of blogs that have or will also review this book: <a target='_blank' href='http://jennsbookshelf.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-bran-hambric-farfield-curse-by.html'>Jenn’s Bookshelf</a>, <a target='_blank' href='http://homespunlight.blogspot.com/2009/08/bran-hambric-farfield-curse-by-kaleb.html'>Homespun Light</a>, <a target='_blank' href='http://steventill.com/2009/08/31/review-of-bran-hambric-the-farfield-curse-by-kaleb-nation/'>StevenTill.com</a>, <a target='_blank' href='http://dolcebellezza.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/bran-hambric'>Dolce Bellezza</a>, <a target='_blank' href='http://bobbisbooknook.blogspot.com/'>Bobbi’s Book Nook</a>, <a target='_blank' href='http://www.lookingglassreview.com/'>The Looking Glass Review</a>, <a target='_blank' href='http://edward-cullen.net/branreview.php'>Edward-Cullen.net</a>, <a target='_blank' href='http://bfishreads.blogspot.com/'>Beth Fish Reads</a>, <a target='_blank' 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John Legend not your typical pop star (The Fresno Bee)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-10
For a guy whose breakout song was titled "Ordinary People," John Legend is anything but ordinary.
Salem-Keizer students head back to school with a mix of excitement and nervousness (Salem Statesman Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-10
Students waiting outside Four Corners Elementary School for the doors to open — and the first day of school to begin — were bursting with excitement.
PowerClassroom Software LLC Revolutionizes Math-Learning Process (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-10
BOCA RATON, Fla.----What do you get when you put a 20-year aerospace and Silicon Valley software engineer into a high school math classroom? “Student-centric interactive video games that make learning algebra, trigonometry – even calculus – easy,” PowerMath creator Alexandre Menezes explained. “PowerMath uses all three ways people learn – auditory, visual and kinesthetic – to help students ...
Seattle schools open with new beginnings, sad endings (seattlepi.com)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-09
While school starts Wednesday for 47,000 Seattle Public Schools students, it remains to be seen how many others affected by the closure of five school programs will have left the district.
This Week's Top 10 Games (Tulsa World)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-08
(All games Friday unless indicated)
Carnival of Homeschooling: Virtual Blog Conference
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-08
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Is it Tuesday already? The carnival is <a target='_blank' href='http://www.thehomespunlife.com/2009/09/homeschool-carnival-virtual-blog.html'>hosted this week by The HomeSpun Life</a>. <br /><blockquote>Welcome to our Homeschool Carnival Virtual Blog Conference! (Well, a mock conference anyway) This week we are going to partake in each other's homeschool through this virtual blog conference. There's a bit of something for each of you, including a Hot Topics Itinerary. This is homeschool for you, mom and dad! So grab a cup of coffee from over there>>>> at the coffee station, get your mouse ready for bookmarking your favorites on this tour and don't be afraid to ask questions. <a title='The HomeSpun Life: Homeschool Carnival: Virtual Blog Conference' href='http://www.thehomespunlife.com/2009/09/homeschool-carnival-virtual-blog.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1972777824156301603?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Community Briefly: Caddo Council on Aging to unveil new van (The Shreveport Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-06
The Caddo Council on Aging will show off its new Meals on Wheels delivery van and thank people for the flood of public support that made it possible.
Abusing School Kids With Pro-Obama Propaganda
Home Schooling News 2009-09-05
My wife Diane seldom gets upset about politics. But President Barack Obama's recent demonstration of megalomania in insisting on beginning the school year by simultaneously addressing all public school kids in the United States elicited a concise response: 'it's sick.' In addition to her Ph.D. in psychology, Diane holds an M.A. in Education, and ...
Academy opens on faith
Home Schooling News 2009-09-04
Melinda Cottrell tosses a beanbag as the students scramble to get it as they played beanbag alphabet.
Private, small schools previews (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-03
in alphabetical order 2008 records: 9-2 (Independent) Offense: Benedictine has a strong receiving corps led by senior Drew Petrohovich (6-5, 185, Sr.). His twin brother, QB Greg Petrohovich (6-5, 195, Sr.), leads the offense again this year. Both are in the top 20 players to watch. The offense will be young in spots with a few sophomores seeing action, including WR Charley Meyer (6-1, 190 ...
Official Backs off Homeschooled Denial
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-09-03
HSLDA intervened when, without proper authority, a public school superintendent tried to require conditions under which he would allow a member family to homeschool.
Logo contest open to Michigan kids (Detroit Free Press)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-02
Students in seventh through 12th grades can design the logo for the Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, with the winning work to appear on all Web, print branding and promotional efforts.
German courts continue to target homeschooling families
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-09-02
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><blockquote>Homeschooling families in Germany continue to face persecution.<br/><br/>In Germany, it is against the law to homeschool. Any parent caught doing so faces stiff fines and the potential loss of his or her children. Despite such harsh penalties, many families still make the decision to homechool.<br/> <br/>Mike Donnelly is an attorney with the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), which is based in Virginia. He says one German family, the Schmidts, have had a lien placed on their house because of unpaid fines totaling thousands of dollars. They are facing a court date later this month. <a title='German courts target homeschooling families (OneNewsNow.com)' href='http://www.onenewsnow.com/Education/Default.aspx?id=661998'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8440810068991939334?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Smut Peddlers (Charleston City Paper)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-02
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Woman to Woman Bible Study to Hold Fall Opening Coffee (Clearwater Gazette)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-02
DUNEDIN - Woman to Woman Bible Study will have the fall opening coffee on Tuesday, September 15, at 9:25 a.m., at the facilities of North Dunedin Baptist Church, located at 1595 Michigan Blvd. in Dunedin (at the corner of County Road 1 and Michigan Boulevard.).
Homeschoolers Top National Average on ACT
HSLDA | In The News 2009-09-01
Homeschooled Children to Get Artistic Opportunity
HSLDA | In The News 2009-09-01
Washington Times Op-ed—Outstanding Results on National Tests
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-09-01
Rapidly growing in numbers, homeschoolers once again show they excel academically.
Author on Leadership Says Obama's Style Reminiscent of King George (Christian News Wire)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-01
OPINION, Sept. 1 / Christian Newswire / -- With 58 percent of Independent voters expressing a negative opinion of the federal government, a Waco area minister and author of a new book on Biblical leadership says President Obama's leadership style is reminiscent of the tyranny of King George.
Denton County 4-H members receive awards at banquet (Denton Record-Chronicle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-01
Members of Denton County 4-H celebrated their accomplishments at the 4-H Gold Star Banquet and Mad Hatter's Tea Party on Aug. 20 at Fremaux's Metropolitan Catering in Denton.
High School Football: SMHS White freshmen open season with 8-0 victory (San Marcos Daily Record)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-09-01
The San Marcos Freshmen White Team kicked off their season with an 8-0 victory over the Waco University Trojans.
Homeschool Business Opens in Delaware
HSLDA | In The News 2009-09-01
Home Schooling Expert to Visit
Home Schooling News 2009-08-31
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 10:36 am Press Release: Home Education Foundation Press Release   With over twenty years of teaching her own three children herself at home and over 15 years writing for and speaking to home schooling audiences all over the USA as well as in Canada, the UK, Thailand and East Europe, Diana Waring is making her third ...
Pitching in for kids (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-29
More than 700 East Brainerd residents and business people joined forces to raise a 7,000-square-foot playground in six days at East Brainerd Elementary School this week.
What $600 can get you
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-29
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><img src='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uX7yrGtdLjw/SpnrQNPoEHI/AAAAAAAAAFs/cv2tV_nJ0m8/s400/Figure7.jpg'/><br/>Bob Ellis of Dakota Voice highlights the recent study by HSLDA dispels many of the myths about homeschooling. There's a <a target='_blank' href='http://www.hslda.org/docs/study/ray2009/2009_Ray_StudyFINAL.pdf'>link to the report</a> (labeled "pre-publication") which shows no academic disadvantage for homeschoolers and in most cases real advantages over public schooling. The report also has many details comparing types of homeschooling and other variables.<br/>Note: the chart above uses percentile rank. 50 means half of the students do better and half do worse. 86 means those students do better than 89 percent of all students. In other words, for all public school ranks, 50 would be (by definition) the normal we are comparing to.<br/><blockquote>The 2009 Progress Report on homeschool academic achievement tells a remarkable story not only of how well homeschooled students are doing on a fraction of the budget and support staff of public school students, but of how little bang for the buck we’re getting for our tax dollars in the public education system.<br/><br/>Homeschoolers scored in the 80s-range percentile in all academic areas including a composite score, coming in 34-39 percentile points higher than their public school counterparts.<br/><br/>Many people who are considering homeschooling their children worry that a lack of teaching credentials could hinder their child from learning as well. However, the study found that among homeschooled students, it made virtually no difference. Actually, the “not certified” segment of parental teachers scored one percentile higher than the certified. <a title='Homeschooling Report Dispels Many Education Myths' href='http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/08/homeschooling-report/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8535961394668158384?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Woman killed in Shooting (Homer News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-27
A Homer woman was shot while hunting last Friday morning on Kalgin Island. Hannah R. Frye, 18, was declared dead at Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, after being flown there by an Alaska Air National Guard medical team in an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter.
BCA falls in home opener vs. Homeschool Christian (Brenham Banner-Press)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-26
The Brenham Christian Academy Lady Eagles suffered a home-opening loss to the Homeschool Christian Youth Association junior varsity team Tuesday night at the Brenham Middle School gymnasium.
Young Scholars Interact With Luminaries at Institute’s “Adventures of the Mind” (Princeton Town Topics)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-26
It was a celebrity-watchers dream.
Suffolk arts center director explains year's losses (The Virginian-Pilot)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-26
SUFFOLK The city's publicly funded arts center finished its fiscal year with an operating budget shortfall of $71,000, but its new director is optimistic it could end next year in the black.
Response to the Washington Post: Homeschoolers Say No to Mandatory State Testing
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-08-25
“Homeschooling is the sleeping giant of the American education system,” is the opening line of a recent article by Washington Post education columnist Jay Mathews.
Let's dispel some myths about homeschoolers
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-24
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Via <a target='_blank' href='http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/ht.ssf?/base/news/125110539416800.xml&coll=1'>ai.com</a> (Huntsville Times).<br /><blockquote>Almost every time I tell someone I'm home-schooled, I get the same response: "Do you do school in your pajamas"?<br /><br />People seem to think home schooling is an easy way out of work. You stay up late, sleep in and never get any schoolwork done.<br /><br />Not exactly. <a title='Let's dispel some myths about home-schoolers - al.com' href='http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/ht.ssf?/base/news/125110539416800.xml&coll=1'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8661979846270631870?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Three (Smart?) Rules for Home School Regulation
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-24
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Jay Matthews of the Washington Post <a href='http://voices.washingtonpost.com/class-struggle/2009/08/three_smart_rules_for_home_sch.html' target='_blank'>passes on a message</a> from the book <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/books.html?ids=0807032913&v=Write+These+Laws+on+Your+Children%3A+Inside+the+World+of+Conservative+Christian+Homeschooling'>Write These Laws On Your Children: Inside the World of Conservative Christian Homeschooling</a> by Robert Kunzman. <br/><blockquote>Some public school educators I know are uneasy about this. They don’t know home-schooling families well. They worry those kids are being ill-served by well-meaning but inexperienced parents. <br/><br/>... In the last several years, due to the efforts of groups like the Home School Legal Defense Association in Purcellville, Va., home-schooling parents’ rights to teach their children as they see fit have expanded. Regulation has been reduced. But the political winds could blow the other way. What should we do about that?<br/><br/>...Kunzman admits, however, that political and education leaders in the future may not be so tolerant of what they might see as homeschooling excesses. Anticipating future clashes, he comes up with three rules for regulating homeschooling that he thinks all sides could accept as a way to protect both the families’ freedoms and their children's futures.<br/><br/>Home-schooling regulations are only justified, Kunzman says, when (1) vital interests of children or society are at stake, (2) there is a general consensus on standards for meeting those interests, and (3) there is an effective way to measure whether those standards are met.<br/>Kunzman offers only one possible regulation that meets all three criteria: he thinks home-schoolers, like regular school children, should be tested for basic skills in reading, writing and math. <a title='Three Smart Rules for Home School Regulation - Class Struggle - Jay Mathews on Education' href='http://voices.washingtonpost.com/class-struggle/2009/08/three_smart_rules_for_home_sch.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote><br/>I haven't read the book. But seeing these three rules don't impress me as good in any way. What or who defines these vital interests of <i>children</i> or <i>society</i>? Is <i>general consensus</i> really just majority opinion? And although measuring or comparing outcomes could be a welcome way to show homeschooling is as good as or better than institutional school, talk of <i>"measuring whether those standards are met"</i> sounds like merely enforcement of these regulations. <br/><br/>As one of the comments after the story said, <i>"That's not even getting into how a book that focuses on religious extremists can be used to judge the general population, let along make recommendations for such a diverse group."</i> What ever happened to individual freedom and the rights of the family?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1496461135342492250?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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LOCAL CALENDAR (Brenham Banner-Press)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-22
The Cub football team opens its season at noon Saturday when it plays Katy Mayde Creek in the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Cubette volleyball team (10-2) plays at The Woodlands College Park at 6 p.m. Tuesday, then plays in the Pearland Tournament Thursday through Saturday.
Couple challenges homeschool law in Pittsburgh
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-21
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: This family's children are now grown but a lawsuit over state oversight of their homeschooling continues. <br /><blockquote>"The home education statute requires that Dr. and Mrs. Newborn cede jurisdiction to the school district and become excessively entangled with this government agency relative to their religious education in that the home education statute gives the superintendent authority, jurisdiction and discretion to approve the appropriateness of the religious education Dr. and Mrs. Newborn provide their children," according to the lawsuit. <a title='Murrysville couple challenges home-school law - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review' href='http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_639213.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7337924033008393463?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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North! Or Be Eaten: The Wingfeather Saga Book 2
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-21
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400073871' target='_blank'>North! Or Be Eaten: The Wingfeather Saga Book 2</a><br/><span class='byline'>By Andrew Peterson<br/>Recommended reading level: ages 12 and up<br/>Reviewed by: Kathy Davis</span><br/>The Igiby/Wingfeather family was secluded in a tree house in the woods until a friend (Oskar) warns them to flee – the Fangs of Dang were in hot pursuit of them. The family, heirs to the kingdom of Anniera, consists of Tink the King, Janner the Throne Warden, Leeli the musical sister, and Nia the mom. Along with their Uncle Peet and Grandpa Podo the family must move quickly to journey north where they will find safety from the viscous Fangs.<br/><br/>The trip is a treacherous one. Along with the Fangs, throw in some cranky trolls, tough terrain, deadly rockroaches, horned hounds, and toothy cows and you get the idea what sort of ride the children are in for.<br/><br/>Wow! What a fanciful adventure. The creatures and characters are inventive. Imagine such things as cave blats, quill diggles, and dagger fish to name a few more. This book is a creative wonder. But, it will require your undivided attention. This is not a book to be skimmed. Blink and you'll miss an important element to the story. There are scattered footnotes and appendices that help the reader understand aspects of the detailed realm that has been created. Besides the breathless adventure, there are numerous selfless acts of bravery by all members of the family, even their dog Nugget. <br/>Here is an excerpt:<br/><blockquote>Oskar laughed and turned his tired eyes on Janner. "Miller's bridge, my boy! Can you believe it? A legend proved true. A lot of that going on these days, it seems. Lost jewels, heroic deeds. I tell you, seeing the way you Igibys- Wingfeathers, rather – manage to survive makes me dare to believe the old stories are true after all. All those epics about mighty victories and brave kings. If I live long enough to sit at a desk again with a quill and parchment, I'll tell about this day. I'll put it down so that a thousand years hence some lad will read of the day Janner Wingfeather charged the Fangs of Dang beside his stout grandfather or how young King Kalmar's (Janner) skill with the bow drove and army of Fangs to retreat."<br/></blockquote>Be aware it does have some harshness. There is a factory run by child labor, and the children there are mistreated and physically abused. Those with sensitive hearts will find their blood pressure elevating when they read those scenes! In fact the journey is so perilous for each member of the family you will wonder how they will every get north in one piece, or as one unit. Despite the grim circumstances, the family ties remain strong, forgiveness abounds, and hope stays alive. I enjoyed this truly unique world, and think in particular fans of Narnia or the Tolkien books will find The Wingfeather Saga a delight.<br/><span class='byline'>Participating bloggers for this book tour:<br/><a href='http://the160acrewoods.com'>The 160 Acre Woods</a>, <a href='http://rebeccaluellamiller.wordpress.com/'>A Christian Worldview of Fiction</a>, <a href='http://paraklesis.com/childrens_publishing_news/'>All About Children’s Books</a>, <a href='http://blbooks.blogspot.com/'>Becky’s Book Reviews</a>, <a href='http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/'>Booking Mama</a>, <a href='http://cafeofdreams.blogspot.com/'>Cafe of Dreams</a>, <a href='http://www.dolcebellezza.wordpress.com/'>Dolce Bellezza</a>, <a href='http://firesidemusings.blogspot.com'>Fireside Musings</a>, <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/'>Homeschool Book Buzz</a>, <a href='http://kidzbookbuzz.com/'>KidzBookBuzz.com</a>, <a href='http://molcotw.blogspot.com'>My Own Little Corner of the World</a>, <a href='http://myutopia36.blogspot.com/'>My utopia</a>, <a href='http://www.novelteen.com%20'>Novel Teen</a>, <a href='http://herdofsteph.blogspot.com/'>Olive Tree</a>, <a href='http://superfastreader.com'>Reading is My Superpower</a>, <a href='http://sjkessel.blogspot.com/'>Through a Child’s Eyes</a></span><br/><br/><div class='zemanta-pixie'><img src='http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=b5c484ef-39e8-8431-a350-3bd4292910c6' alt='' class='zemanta-pixie-img'/></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-2484832337018065180?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Time for Home Schooling?
Home Schooling News 2009-08-21
In the Houston Chronicle today there is an article about the State Board of Education developing a new text book.
About Andrew Peterson
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-20
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Tomorrow I plan to post my review of <a href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400073871' target='_blank'>North or Be Eaten</a> (The Wingfeather Saga Book 2) by Andrew Peterson. The book is a fast-paced, gnarly adventure full of scary chases and heroic characters. I thought today I'd introduce you to the author. Besides writing books he keeps busy in Nashville as a singer/songwriter. He is husband to Jamie and has three children. He is a gifted artist, both in his music and his writing! Here you can read an in depth bio: <a href='http://andrew-peterson.com/index.php?s=au&nid=77799' target='_blank'>http://andrew-peterson.com/index.php?s=au&nid=77799</a><br/>Be sure to check back for my review of North or be Eaten. Just to note: although this is book 2 of a series, it stands alone – you can jump right in at the second installation and enjoy it without having read the first. See you tomorrow.<br/>Here are the other bloggers on the book tour:<br/><a href='http://the160acrewoods.com'>The 160 Acre Woods</a>, <a href='http://rebeccaluellamiller.wordpress.com/'>A Christian Worldview of Fiction</a>, <a href='http://paraklesis.com/childrens_publishing_news/'>All About Children’s Books</a>, <a href='http://blbooks.blogspot.com/'>Becky’s Book Reviews</a>, <a href='http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/'>Booking Mama</a>, <a href='http://cafeofdreams.blogspot.com/'>Cafe of Dreams</a>, <a href='http://www.dolcebellezza.wordpress.com/'>Dolce Bellezza</a>, <a href='http://firesidemusings.blogspot.com'>Fireside Musings</a>, <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/'>Homeschool Book Buzz</a>, <a href='http://kidzbookbuzz.com/'>KidzBookBuzz.com</a>, <a href='http://molcotw.blogspot.com'>My Own Little Corner of the World</a>, <a href='http://myutopia36.blogspot.com/'>My utopia</a>, <a href='http://www.novelteen.com%20'>Novel Teen</a>, <a href='http://herdofsteph.blogspot.com/'>Olive Tree</a>, <a href='http://superfastreader.com'>Reading is My Superpower</a>, <a href='http://sjkessel.blogspot.com/'>Through a Child’s Eyes</a><br/><br/><div class='zemanta-pixie'><img src='http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=04873e11-779e-8252-8c9a-7e6486330a15' alt='' class='zemanta-pixie-img'/></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6535391115608052448?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Homeschooling popularity
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-19
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Via Tri-ParishTimes.com<br /><blockquote>While nearly 45,000 students in the Tri-parishes left the house this morning for school, hundreds of other stayed behind to get their education.<br/><br/>Home schooling is becoming a popular alternative to public and private schools both nationally and locally.<br/><br/>National Center for Education figures show there are about 1.5 million children home-schooled in the U.S. Local advocates estimate there are roughly 600 families in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes home-schooling their children <a href='http://www.tri-parishtimes.com/articles/2009/08/19/news/134_52_schoolpg1.txt' title='Tri-Parish Times'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-2106638011460540971?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Family prepares to move former rectory (Le Mars Daily Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-19
Most people move into a new house, but Ken and Donna Bliek's family are going to move their new house to them. The Bliek family purchased the former St. Joseph's rectory and are preparing to move it from Le Mars to their land near Hinton.
Plano Star-courier > News (Plano Courier)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-19
A propane tank being used to cook inside an enclosed townhome ignited into flames leaving a woman in critical condition, Monday.
Woman suffers critical burns from cooking accident (Plano Courier)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-19
A propane tank being used to cook inside an enclosed townhome ignited into flames leaving a woman in critical condition, Monday. Plano ISD Education Foundation receives $50,000 from AT&T The AT&T Foundation gave a $50,000 grant to Plano Independent School District Education Foundation in an effort to decrease the high school dropout rate.
Carnival of Homeschooling: Juggling Workshop
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-18
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Hosted this week at <a target='_blank' href='http://jugglingpaynes.blogspot.com/2009/08/carnival-of-homeschooling-juggling.html'>Home Spun Juggling</a>. Lots of nice family juggling pictures and, of course, great posts from homeschoolers.<br /><img width='300' height='479' src='http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Boulder_juggling.jpg/375px-Boulder_juggling.jpg'/><div class='byline'>photo via wikimedia</div><br /><blockquote>Welcome to the Carnival of Homeschooling Juggling Workshop! I have heard many people use the term juggling when talking about their homeschooling life. This always makes me smile, because I am a juggler! I figured I would walk you all through one of my juggling workshops as you read this week's contributions to the carnival.<br /><br />Balance.<br /><br />One of the first things I teach students is how to balance an object. This is very simple. Place a peacock feather or pool cue (or broom, bat, or other similar object) on your hand. The wider or heavier end should be up in the air. Keep your eyes on the top. When you see the top shift, move your hand underneath it to maintain balance. Keeping your eyes on the top is sort of like watching your goal. Things are easier to balance if you are always looking up. If you watch the end in your hand you are more likely to struggle with balance because you don't notice your object is tipping until it has already moved significantly from 90º and is about to fall. Sometimes homeschoolers feel out of balance when they lose sight of their goals. <a title='Home Spun Juggling: Carnival of Homeschooling: The Juggling Workshop' href='http://jugglingpaynes.blogspot.com/2009/08/carnival-of-homeschooling-juggling.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1480941044724018423?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Socialist Sweden Moves to Ban Homeschooling for Religious or Philosophical Reasons
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-18
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The European Convention on Human Rights is being used to justify this move to separate children from parental influence. <a target='_blank' href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_the_Rights_of_the_Child#United_States'>Similar conventions</a> are in consideration in the U.S.<br /><blockquote>STOCKHOLM, August 11, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The Swedish Association for Home Education (ROHUS) is asking for support from the international community to stop an attempt by the Swedish government to outlaw homeschooling. The new legislation argues that because a child's education should be "comprehensive and objective" it must be "designed so that all pupils can participate, regardless of what religious or philosophical" views of parents or children.<br /><br />The government's explanation of the draft law says, "there is no need for the law to offer the possibility of homeschooling because of religious or philosophical reasons in the family."<br /><br />On June 15 the Swedish government unveiled the draft legislation which, if passed, would impose severe restrictions on parents wishing to homeschool their children. Citing the European Convention on Human Rights, the law only allows parents to homeschool if "extraordinary circumstances" exist. The programme being used must pass muster with state officials and authorities will inspect and monitor home schooling families. Permission to homeschool must be renewed each year. <a title='Socialist Sweden Moves to Ban Homeschooling for Religious or Philosophical Reasons' href='http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/aug/09081104.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1022842648509925921?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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HMH Taps Into Home Schooling
Home Schooling News 2009-08-18
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has decided against a renewed attempt to sell its consumer book arm, hoping to use the small division to bolster its core educational publishing business.
Typical day for homeschoolers (WTHI Terre Haute)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-18
The Spelbring family skips the traditional classroom opting instead to homeschool.
Pacific Justice Institute opens Oakland office to serve ‘one of the most hostile places’ (San Francisco Business Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-18
The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI), which specializes in representing religious figures and organizations, opened a new office last month in Oakland to serve the San Francisco Bay Area.
Homeschooling attracts Muslims
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-16
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><blockquote>Throughout the month of Ramadan, which begins Friday, the Cattaneo children won't have to worry about explaining to teachers and friends why they're fasting every day.<br /><br />That's because they're home-schooled, part of a growing trend among Muslim families.<br /><br />"We wanted a more religious-based influence on our kids' lives," said Ismail Cattaneo, their father. "It's the same reason the Christians have." <a title='DUIN: Home-schooling attracts Muslims - Washington Times' href='http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/16/duin-home-schooling-attracts-muslims/?feat=home_headlines'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5938774864396882833?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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School shopping strategy required (Portales News-Tribune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-16
I decided to homeschool my kids again this year, but I also feel the back-to-school frenzy that sweeps Wal-Mart aisles across the country, if only because I buy supplies that school children use for the kids' curriculum, co-ops and various classes.
Making the grade (Homer News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-13
Judging by their achievement of standards determined by the federal No Child Left Behind Act, 35 of 44 schools -- 79.5 percent -- in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District made the grade and nine did not during the 2008-2009 school year, according to information released Friday by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
Senate President Pro Tem Defends Decision To Tap "Home Schooling" Lawmaker To Education Post
Home Schooling News 2009-08-13
Republican State Senator Dennis Kruse from Auburn, who has been tapped to run a key education committee at the Statehouse, believes he's fully qualified to do the job, even though he opted not to place any of his four children through the state's public school system.
Homeschooled students on the rise (Smoky Mountain News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-12
More parents in Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties opted to teach their children at home this year, concurring with a recent statewide report that found a record high in the number of students being home schooled in North Carolina.
Homeschooling teen writer uses Facebook to gain fans
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-11
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><blockquote>Monsters, government-controlled assassinations and mysterious cops aren't on the minds of most teenagers, but they are Jonathan Creasy's passion. Jonathan, 16, is a homeschooled up-and-coming writer from Maryville. His writings have sparked quite the following.<br /><br />"I started out writing on a homeschool blog, but it had no traffic," said Jonathan.<br /><br />So he moved to one of the most populated Web sites on the Internet, Facebook. Once he began posting his writings there, people of all ages started to pay attention. <a title='Teen writer uses Facebook to gain fans » Knoxville News Sentinel' href='http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/aug/11/teen-writer-uses-facebook/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7546914429822946701?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Carnival of Homeschooling: Lolcats Edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-11
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p> Welcome to the LOLCATS edition of carnival of homeschooling. </p> <p><a href='http://icanhascheezburger.com/2007/01/11/i-can-has-cheezburger-3/'><img alt='I CAN HAS CHEEZBURGER?' src='http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/i-can-has-cheezburger.jpg' class='mine_1709982'/></a> <span class='byline'>Above: an early and very famous lolcat </span> </p> <p>If you never heard of lolcats, I intend to enlighten you using examples to introduce topics. The name lolcats comes from the Latin “lol” (which has been co-opted by internet geeks to stand for “laugh out loud”) and “cats” which is Middle English for “cats.”</p> <p>Lolcats aren't always cats but usually picture some expressive or bizarre animal with a funny caption. As you will notice the spelling and grammar are not what you might consider standard. After all, these are cats. It's hard enough for them to type on a standard keyboard. Open-minded people can call their writing “creative” and leave it at that.</p> <p> And on that subject there's:</p> <p> <a href='http://wiredfornoise.com/creative-writing-paper-for-young-kids'>Creative Writing Paper For Young Kids</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Summer</b> at <a href='http://wiredfornoise.com'>Wired For Noise</a></span><br/> Paper for young kids to write and draw on, great for getting creative juices flowing. Free download! </p> <p> <a target='_blank' href='http://canhomeschool.com/freehold/2009/07/28/home-education/' rel='nofollow'>Saving money on Printing</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Ruby</b> at <a target='_blank' href='http://canhomeschool.com/freehold/' rel='nofollow'>Freehold2</a></span> <br/> Since lots of homeschoolers make their own worksheets or print up public domain texts from places like Project Gutenberg for school use, it is always good to learn tricks for saving on print costs. Changing the font you use can make a difference in how much ink you use!</p> <p><em><a href='http://cheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=4930548'><img alt='funny pictures' src='http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/8/10/128944339109728715.jpg'/></a><br/> </em><span class='byline'>Combine Ruby's printing tips with Summer's paper and you've got yourself a winner! </span></p> <p> <a href='http://hopeistheword.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/kindergarten-plans/'>Kindergarten Plans</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Amy</b> at <a href='http://hopeistheword.wordpress.com'>Hope Is the Word</a></span><br/> This is an overview of our plans for kindergarten--it is our first year homeschooling. </p> <p><a href='http://daydreamsandnightthings.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-am-pleased-that-its-just-now-august.html'>Mabon Lesson Plan</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Bleu</b> at <a href='http://daydreamsandnightthings.blogspot.com/'>Daydreams and Night Things</a>. </span></p> <p><a href='http://schoolingmemoirs.blogspot.com/2009/08/week-one-lion-witch-and-wardrobe-unit.html'>Week ONE The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe Unit Study</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Jennifer</b> at <a href='http://schoolingmemoirs.blogspot.com/'>schooling memoirs</a></span><br/> This the first week of a unit study on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe </p> <p><a href='http://blog.starcostumes.com/play-dress-up.html'>Let’s Play Dress Up! 25 Incredible Kid’s Costume Ideas and Resources for Parents</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Susan </b> at <a href='http://blog.starcostumes.com/'>Star Costumes Blog</a>. </span></p> <a href='http://cheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=4754409'><img alt='funny pictures' src='http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/7/20/128926254106794148.jpg'/></a> <p><a href='http://superangelsblog.com/?p=2598'>Girl Of Many Trades</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Amanda</b> at <a href='http://superangelsblog.com'>The Daily Planet</a></span><br/> The daily life experiences of a stay at home homeschooling college daughter! </p> <p><a href='http://www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com/2009/08/peek-into-our-school-room.html'>A Peek Into Our School Room</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>~Kris~</b> at <a href='http://www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com/'>Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers</a>. </span></p> <p><a target='_blank' href='http://miazshomeschoolminutes.blogspot.com/2009/08/life-of-fred-review-and-new-books.html'>Life of Fred Review and New Books Announcement...</a> <span class='byline'>via <strong>MiaZagora</strong> at <a target='_blank' href='http://miazshomeschoolminutes.blogspot.com/'>Mia Zagora's Homeschool Minutes</a> </span><br/> <br />Brief summary of the post: A review of the Life of Fred series of math books, as well as exciting news from the author, Stanley Schmidt, regarding some new “Fred” books in the works!</p> <br /><p><a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-were-using-workboxes.html'>How We’re Using Workboxes</a> <span class='byline'>via <strong>Jolanthe</strong> at <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com/'>Homeschool Creations</a></span> <br/> We’ve adapted Sue Patrick’s workboxes - they’re workfolders in our house and I’ve created a bunch of free printables for other families to get them going. I show how we’re storing our things and keeping track of our day overall. </p> <a href='http://cheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=4500847'><img alt='funny pictures' src='http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/6/22/128901550559653084.jpg'/></a> <p><a href='http://principleddiscovery.com/2009/08/07/homeschooling-and-house-selling/'>Homeschooling and house selling</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Dana</b> at <a href='http://principleddiscovery.com'>Principled Discovery</a>.</span></p> <p><a target='_blank' href='http://nofightingnobiting.blogspot.com/2009/08/force-feeding-cultural-education.html'>force feeding a cultural education</a> <span class='byline'>via <strong>Katherine</strong> at <a target='_blank' href='http://nofightingnobiting.blogspot.com'>No fighting, no biting!</a></span> <br/> attending a classical musical concert is tricky business with 6 small children </p> <p><a href='http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/gfcfmomofmany/713065/'>Mompetion= one up-man's ship</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Heather L</b> at <a href='http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/gfcfmomofmany/'>GFCF Mom of Many</a></span><br/> Competition is not only in our children's sports. At times it creeps into our hearts and needs to be let go. </p> <p> <a target='_blank' href='http://barbarafrankonline.com/blog.php/2009/08/03/the-spice-of-life/'>The Spice of Life</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Barbara Frank</b> at <a target='_blank' href='http://barbarafrankonline.com/blog.php/2009/08/03/'>Barbara Frank Online</a></span> <br/> Why you can't rely only on your curriculum, no matter how good it is, when you homeschool your children. </p> <a href='http://cheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=4825648'><img alt='funny pictures' src='http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/7/29/128933287735940244.jpg'/></a> <p><a href='http://dave-homeschooldad.blogspot.com/2009/08/home-school-convention.html'>Home School Convention</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Dave </b> at <a href='http://dave-homeschooldad.blogspot.com/'>Home School Dad</a></span><br/> Home School conventions are cool things. The coolest part of them is the vendor hall, but iy can also be an intimidating and expensive place. Amy and I have a system that works for us in navigating the vendor hall. </p> <p><a href='http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/curiousities/714842/'>Getting Lost - and teaching a Geography Class</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Christine </b> at <a href='http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/curiousities/'>Our Curious Home</a></span><br/> I'm hoping for lots of comments to help me organize my thoughts. Commiseration is welcome too ;-) </p> <p><a href='http://fairion.blogspot.com/2009/08/fiar-how-to-make-it-work.html'>FIAR - How to make it work</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Dolfin</b> at <a href='http://fairion.blogspot.com/'>Lionden Landing</a></span><br/> How we are organized to make FIAR work for us. </p> <p><a href='http://practical-homeschooling.org/2009/07/the-tv-debate/'>The TV Debate</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Laura</b> at <a href='http://practical-homeschooling.org'>Practical Homeschooling</a>.</span></p> <a href='http://cheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=4931049'><img alt='funny pictures' src='http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/8/10/128944384378097851.jpg'/></a> <p><a target='_blank' href='http://2kidschoolhouse.blogspot.com/2009/08/growing-up-and-away.html'>Growing up and away</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Margaret</b> at <a target='_blank' href='http://2kidschoolhouse.blogspot.com/'>Two Kid Schoolhouse</a></span> <br/> Thoughts on our participation in multi-age classes as my kids get older</p> <p><a href='http://www.teachforever.com/2009/08/discrete-math-for-high-school-classroom.html'>Discrete Math for the High School Classroom, Part 1</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Tom </b> at <a href='http://www.teachforever.com/'>I Want to Teach Forever</a></span><br/> Some fun advanced math activities that I know homeschoolers would appreciate (there's also a part two with similar resources). </p> <p><a href='http://www.sandwichink.com/grandma-seal-approval-book-review-hugging-grandma'>Grandma Seal of Approval: Book Review for “Hugging Grandma”</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Kaye </b> at <a href='http://www.sandwichINK.com'>SandwichINK.com</a></span><br/> Hugging Grandma: Loving Those with Memory Disorders. This delightfully illustrated picture book starts off introducing you to Grandma Sylvia. Told through the eyes of her young granddaughter, you see what a great relationship she had with Grandma Sylvia. I say had, because Grandma Sylvia has developed Alzheimer’s Disease. Zina Kramer has written such a sweet book that would be a great addition to any child’s homeschool library but especially a child who has a family member or friend going through Alzheimer’s. </p> <p><a href='http://www.janice-campbell.com/2009/08/08/great-literature-is-great-because-its-sticky/'>Great Literature is Great Because It's Sticky</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Janice Campbell</b> at <a href='http://www.janice-campbell.com'>Janice Campbell- Taking Time for Things That Matter</a></span><br/> There's a difference between literature that is great and books that will soon pass away. Read on to learn the source of the differences! </p> <a href='http://cheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=4930737'><img alt='funny pictures' src='http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/8/10/128944359005891964.jpg'/></a> <p><a href='http://deldobuss.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/misconceptions-of-homeschooling/'>Misconceptions of Homeschooling . . .</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Aadel</b> at <a href='http://deldobuss.wordpress.com'>“Hi, I'm (insert name)”. </a>. </span></p> <p><a href='http://www.acrossthepage.net/2009/07/31/modeling-imperfectionism/'>Modeling imperfectionism</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Janet</b> at <a href='http://www.acrossthepage.net'>Across the Page</a></span><a href='http://www.acrossthepage.net'><br/> </a>Modeling imperfectionism reflects on a recent experience that showed me the power of letting my children see me learn outside my comfort zone.</p> <p><a href='http://specialneedshomeschooling.com/?p=188'>The yearly search for Math curricula</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Heather L</b> at <a href='http://specialneedshomeschooling.com'>Special Needs Homeschooling</a></span><br/> Looking for where to start or start over with your math curricula? This post is written in particular with learners outside the norm, special needs. </p> <p><a href='http://blog.choosyhomeschooler.com/?p=3009'>Take Science to the Next Level with Engaging Online Explorations.</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Jennifer </b> at <a href='http://blog.choosyhomeschooler.com'>ChoosyHomeschooler Blog</a>.</span></p> <p><a href='http://thethinkingmother.blogspot.com/2009/08/thoughts-on-only-discussing-positives.html'>Thoughts On Only Discussing the Positive's of Homeschooling</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>ChristineMM</b> at <a href='http://thethinkingmother.blogspot.com/'>The Thinking Mother</a><br/> </span>ChristineMM of The Thinking Mother discusses Thoughts On Only Discussing the Positive's of Homeschooling . </p> <p><a target='_blank' href='http://whyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2009/08/doing-job-vs-doing-job-well.html'>Doing a job vs. doing a job well</a> <span class='byline'>via <strong>Henry</strong> at <a target='_blank' href='http://whyhomeschool.blogspot.com/'>Why Homeschool</a></span><br/> Henry shares a few ideas about planning.</p> <p><a href='http://www.family-and-parenting.com/teaching-your-kids-about-money/'>Teaching Your Kids About Money</a> <span class='byline'>via <b>Joshua</b> at <a href='http://www.family-and-parenting.com'>Family and Parenting</a></span><br/> Helping your children learn about money will set the groundwork for future fiscal responsibility. </p> <p>That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>carnival of homeschooling</b> using our <a href='http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_199.html' title='Submit an entry to “carnival of homeschooling”' target='_blank'>carnival submission form</a>. 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Home-Schooling Gains Popularity In NC
Home Schooling News 2009-08-11
Home-schooling has hit a record popularity in North Carolina. More than 41,000 families taught their children at home last school year.
Teen writer uses Facebook to gain fans (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-11
Monsters, government-controlled assassinations and mysterious cops aren't on the minds of most teenagers, but they are Jonathan Creasy's passion. Jonathan, 16, is a homeschooled up-and-coming writer from Maryville. His writings have sparked quite the following.
School's AYP report cards announced (Peninsula Clarion)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-09
Judging by their achievement of standards determined by the federal No Child Left Behind Act, 35 of 44 schools -- 79.5 percent -- in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District made the grade and nine did not during the 2008-2009 school year, according to information released Friday by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
Williamsburg woman donates miniature horse to local boy (Culpeper Star-Exponent)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-09
With the help of a few people near and far, Timmy Wilkening’s wish is coming true.
A feeling of Community (The Gillette News-Record)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-09
It doesn’t take much to build a community. Get people with shared interests grouped together in a shared space, and it won’t be long before they’ve come up with their own customs, lingo and rules.
Uniting for a common goal (The Mail Tribune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-08
In a county where political views are as varied as the topography, an unlikely collection of local citizens aspires to find enough common ground to unite people from communities as different as Sams Valley and Ashland.
Lady Blazers ready to build upon success (The Examiner)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-07
If you thought the turnaround for the men’s Metropolitan Community College-Blue River soccer team was something, check out the ladies.
Bigger is so much better
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-07
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><blockquote>What would a mother of seven regret most about having so many kids to take care of?<br /><br />The mountains of washing? Preparing three meals a day for nine people? Or the inevitable noise?<br /><br />Woombye's Louise Nash only has one regret - and that is that she didn't have more!<br /><br />Mrs Nash adores being mother to Michael, 24, Sarah, 22, Lucy, 19, Sophie, 17, Rosy, 11, James, 8, and Eliza, 5.<br /><br />She likes it so much that in addition to looking after them, they have all been homeschooled. <a title='Bigger is so much better | General | Community | thedaily.com.au' href='http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2009/aug/07/bigger-so-much-better/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-4430118161599115307?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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The Ultimate Private School
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-07
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><blockquote>In this economic test, some private school parents eyeing their investment in education are considering new sacrifices and a surprising alternative: home school.<br /><br />Instead of just sending their children to public school for free, some moms and dads are making deeper budget cuts at home, and others are ditching the plaid uniforms altogether and teaching their kids at home — the ultimate “private school,” some say. <a title='In tight times some choose home schooling | ajc.com' href='http://www.ajc.com/news/in-tight-times-some-108452.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-99006230291372582?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Kitchen-classroom conservatives
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-07
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From The Economist online. <br /><blockquote>THE first thing you notice about Karen Allen’s house is that it is spotless. Even in her teenage boys’ bedrooms, not a thing is out of place. And her boys, Thomas and Taylor, are polite and engaging. Your correspondent found himself being grilled about his travels by a boy who had clearly Googled him. In this household, every chance to learn something new is eagerly seized, explains Mrs Allen.<br /><br />The Allens are home-schoolers. Instead of sending their children to a public (non-fee-paying) or private school, they teach them at home. They are far from alone. A generation ago, home-schooling was rare and, in many states, illegal. Now, according to the Department of Education, there are roughly 1.5m home-schooled students in America, a number that has doubled in a decade. That is about 3% of the school-age population. The National Home Education Research Institute puts the number even higher, at between 1.8m and 2.5m. <a title='The growth of home-schooling: Kitchen-classroom conservatives | The Economist' href='http://www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14177435'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-4959458930885655109?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Hoosier Academies will run Indiana's first virtual school
Home Schooling News 2009-08-07
Hoosier Academies has been chosen to operate Indiana's first virtual charter school, which was authorized by the General Assembly during the recent special session, the Indiana Department of Education announced Thursday.
Local home-schoolers plan tea event (The Longview News-Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-06
The annual Christian Home Educators Co-op Mother's Tea will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 17 at Fellowship Bible Church, 4600 McCann Road.
Homeschooled teen wins congressional medal
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-04
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>This the same homeschooled teen who <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/2006/02/homeschool-teen-writes-perfect-sat.html'>we earlier reported</a> scored a perfect SAT essay. Congrats to Sarah.<br /><blockquote>An Orcutt teen won the Congressional Award Gold Medal this summer after completing 400 hours of community service.<br /><br />Sarah Schwab, 16, also completed 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of physical development and a four-night tent camping trip within twenty-four months to earn the prestigious award.<br /> <a title='Santa Barbara Snippets: Orcutt teen wins congressional medal' href='http://sbsnippets.blogspot.com/2009/07/orcutt-teen-wins-congressional-medal.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8093596382029032408?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Carnival of Homeschooling: Game Day Edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-08-04
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>This week the carnival is hosted by Beverly <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2009/08/04/carnival-of-homeschooling-game-day-edition.htm#'>at About Homeschooling</a> Blog with a <a target='_blank' href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/books.html?p=194715011&v=Educational+Games&SearchIndex=Toys'>very fun games</a> theme.<br/><blockquote>One of my fondest memories of our homeschooling days is the time we spent playing games together. Some days we would have game day and cover every subject by playing games. Here are some of our favorites. Some are still available, others are no longer being published. Join me in my journey down memory lane.<br/><br/>SomeBody was one of our favorite games. It's a fun and educational human anatomy game by Aristoplay. I purchased this game when it first came out, at least 15 years ago. My children loved playing the games . It was a popular choice when their friends came over. <a href='http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2009/08/04/carnival-of-homeschooling-game-day-edition.htm#' title='Carnival of Homeschooling: Game Day Edition'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-9157541730788320825?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Home-Schooling Grows In Popularity Across NC
Home Schooling News 2009-08-04
Home-schooling has hit a record popularity in North Carolina. More than 41,000 families taught their children at home last school year, with more than 12,000 of those in the Triad area.
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Home Schooling News 2009-08-04
Home-schooling has hit a record popularity in North Carolina. More than 41,000 families taught their children at home last school year.
Homeschool open house planned (The News Herald)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-03
PANAMA CITY - A local homeschooling group will host an open house next week featuring national homeschooling expert Ron McCurdy. In a news release, the Fellowship of Christian Teaching Homes invited all prospective and currently
Business people (Concord Monitor)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-08-02
White Mountain Toastmasters club honored the following new club officers at the Common Man Inn in Plymouth: SHEILA ORANCH, vice president of publicity; CANDACE MORRISON, secretary; BILL FULLER, vice president of membership; DARLENE NADEAU, vice president of education; RAY MASON, treasurer; VALERIE CUMMINGS, sergeant-at-arms; and MOLLY FULLER,...
Tahoe private school expands to include first grade
Home Schooling News 2009-08-02
The Kings Beach Parent's Co-op recently announced plans to add a first grade class for the upcoming school year.
Some Parents Opting to Homeschool
HSLDA | In The News 2009-08-02
Homeschooling Parents Form Co-op to Help Each Other
HSLDA | In The News 2009-07-31
Simon Webb: We must get tough on home schooling
Home Schooling News 2009-07-30
Most people, if asked about home education, would probably picture a child being tutored at home by his parents; perhaps working at the kitchen table rather than sitting in a classroom.
Taking over Post-Arnold California
Home Schooling News 2009-07-30
'I'd say that we're getting an over-the-top positive response.' By Mickey Z. What do you think of Obama's reaction to the Gates incident? Who killed Michael Jackson? Why did Palin resign? Why are 90% of the large fish in the ocean gone? Which question doesn't belong? California-based organizer, educator, activist-writer, and playwright Richard ...
Los Chavez team roper is national rodeo champion (Valencia County News-Bulletin)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-29
Farmington Ryan Cook and Cody Mirabal didn't win a lot of high school rodeos in the past year. They just happened to be very consistent.
Balls defends home schooling plan
Home Schooling News 2009-07-28
Children's Secretary Ed Balls has felt the need to defend a review of home education in England following messages people have sent him.
S.U.P.E.R. Learning Center opens in Lakemore (The Suburbanite)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-27
Something super is happening in Lakemore and it is S.U.P.E.R. Learning Center. The center is moving in to Lakemore School and is receiving a grand welcome from residents.
HOME-SCHOOLING: Making progress in South Africa
Home Schooling News 2009-07-27
South Africa has long fascinated me. In the 1990s, this country courageously and voluntarily discarded the racially based political structure of apartheid and created a new, universal democracy that included all the nation's peoples.
Homeschool No Gamble For Top Tennis Seed
HSLDA | In The News 2009-07-27
Homeschool students belong in school sports
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-07-27
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The never ending debate on public school sports and homeschooled taxpayers. As usual, the opposing arguments (in the comments) are always about money. I'd also point out, not all homeschoolers agree on this issue either.<br /><blockquote>What do University of Florida football standout Tim Tebow, this year's NFL Man of the Year Jason Taylor and tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams have in common? They are all homeschooled students who were able to participate in their local public schools' athletic programs.<br />Advertisement<br /><br />Unfortunately, homeschooled students in Tennessee don't have the opportunity to participate in public school-related athletics. State lawmakers recently punted on the issue, deferring a bill to provide homeschooled athletes equal access to public school athletics until next year. <a title='Homeschool students belong in school sports | jacksonsun.com |' href='http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20090726/OPINION01/907260310/Homeschool-students-belong-in-school-sports'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-2349775188561993690?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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170th Lenawee County Fair opens today (The Daily Telegram)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-26
“One great county, one great fair,” is the theme for the 170th Lenawee County Fair, which starts today and runs through Aug. 1.
Home-schooling law is unfair to parents
Home Schooling News 2009-07-25
Legislative proposals to increase regulation of home schooling have caused hundreds of parents to cry out in opposition over the last few years.
Home-schoolers get athletic outlet (The Fayetteville Observer)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-23
The Fayetteville Homeschool Crusaders began athletic competition in 2000 with two teams, offering a limited opportunity for athletic participation not available to most home-schooled children.
Calls Needed to Congress About National Healthcare Bill
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-07-21
Urgent calls are needed to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to oppose H.R. 3200, “America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.” Although this bill does not directly impact homeschool freedoms, it would significantly impact parental rights and early childhood education.
Signatures Needed to Oppose Restrictive Homeschool Legislation
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-07-21
July 21, 2009: On June 15, 2009, the Swedish government released its draft for a new school law, which, if passed, would impose severe restrictions on parents wishing to homeschool their children.
Dozens Make Case Against Cuts (KPSP Local 2)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-21
Dozens of parents, students and teachers packed Palm Springs High School, making their case against additional proposed cuts within the Palm Springs Unified School District. Among the latest wave of cuts, 12 PE teachers.
Homeschoolers cite family bonds, religion
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-07-21
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>via TheTownTalk.com, Louisiana<br /><blockquote>Alexandria resident Barbara Elkins had no idea how homeschooling her children was going to work out, but she was certain that she wanted to give it a try, and so she and her husband, Brian, gave it a shot.<br />Advertisement<br /><br />"We knew a lot of people who homeschooled, and we liked the way the children interacted with adults, how they interacted with each other as a family and that they enjoyed learning," Elkins said.<br /><br />Elkins has homeschooled her children for the past 13 years and, she said, she hasn't looked back yet. <a title='Home schooling rises: Alexandrians cite family bonds, religion | thetowntalk.com | The Town Talk' href='http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090721/NEWS01/907210325'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-1085504268738317754?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Washington Times Op-ed—Multiplying Time Spent with Kids
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-07-20
Even though most parents and children are on summer break, it’s inevitable that parents begin thinking about the next school year. Many are eagerly anticipating the time when they can “send the kids back to school,” but others are considering whether there might be a better way to educate their children.
Unemployment's Silver Lining: An Opportunity to Home School Your Children for the Summer
Home Schooling News 2009-07-18
There are many reasons why parents might want to teach their child at home during the summer, even if the child attends public school during the regular school year.
Team roper hoping to 'Cook' up a national championship (Valencia County News-Bulletin)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-18
Los Chavez When Ryan Cook competed at the 2008 National High School Finals Rodeo, he was not only a first-timer at the event, he was also one of four Valencia County residents competing at the NHSFR.
State baseball tourney starts today in Bolivar (The Jackson Sun)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-17
The Dixie Youth boys (ages 9-10) AAA baseball state tournament begins at 11:30 a.m. today in Bolivar, followed by the 1:15 p.m. opening ceremonies.
California Teen Become Youngest To Sail World Solo
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-07-17
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Only homeschooling could allow such an accomplishment at such a young age.<br/><blockquote>A 17-year-old U.S. mariner piloted his battered sailboat into a Southern California harbor on Thursday to complete a grueling 13-month voyage and become the youngest person to sail around the world alone.<br/><br/>Sandy-haired teenager Zac Sunderland arrived in Marina Del Rey aboard his 36-foot (11-meter) sloop Intrepid at about 10 a.m. local time. During his 28,000-nautical-mile (52,000-km) journey, he braved storms, equipment failures, close calls with freighters and a run-in with suspected pirates. <a title='California Teen Become Youngest To Sail World Solo - World - Javno' href='http://www.javno.com/en-world/california-teen-become-youngest-to-sail-world-solo_270838'>Read more...</a></blockquote><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3363867107413744976?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Home-Schooling Not An Option For Parents
Home Schooling News 2009-07-16
Is home-schooling an alternative to regular schools to educate children in Brunei? Not so according to some parents who would not opt for it due to the lack of materials to guide them to teach and insufficient knowledge about the school's curriculum.
English Home Education: Already In Proper Balance
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-07-14
Shockwaves were sent through the home education community in Britain when the Badman report was released on June 11. Michael Farris takes a close look at the report and reveals its many obvious flaws and fallacies.
Seminar to touch on in, outs of homeschooling (Canon City Daily Record)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-14
Trying to figure out whether to homeschool their children is a topic many parents ponder.
Homosexclamation! Christian student fights prof, wins big (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-14
A California court has ruled in favor of a student who was insulted for defending traditional marriage and has ordered the college to strike from its website a sexual harassment policy that censors speech deemed "offensive" to homosexual people.
Private schools feel pinch (The Topeka Capital-Journal)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-13
Jennifer Turner was just selected as the first female principal at Topeka Lutheran in the school’s 150-year history, but the milestone comes at a difficult time. Budget problems and financial woes aren’t reserved for Shawnee County’s public districts, she said. read more
Tropics charm exchange student (Coshocton Tribune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-13
COSHOCTON - Rebecca Wiley, a homeschool graduate, recently spent 10 months in Brazil, as a Rotary exchange student.
Religion Notes: July 10 (The Fayetteville Observer)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-10
United Gospel Fellowship Covenant Ministries will celebrate its 28th National Holy Convocation at Christ Cathedral, 505 Deep Creek Road. Services will be tonight, July 10, at 7:30 and Sunday at 8 and 10:45 a.m. A Presiding Prelate Ball and Birthday Celebration honoring Bishop J.V. Porter will be Saturday at 6 p.m. at Christ Village Resort & Conference Center, 3415 Green Valley Road.
John Legend's brother to open sibling's South Florida show (Miami Herald)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-09
John Legend and India.Arie, among the architects of certified contemporary soul, bring their brand of music to South Florida Thursday night. .
Area Students Take Part In Homeschool Experience (The Ponca City News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-09
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Promoting the family atmosphere at Cowley College, the school provided an opportunity for homeschool students and their families to visit its main campus in Arkansas City during Homeschool College Experience.
Grow Thyself | The pupil becomes the teacher as children activate the self-directed form of education called unschooling (Urban Tulsa)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-08
"I didn't make my kids learn anything," Leslie Moyer explained as she nibbled nonchalantly on a scone. "Pardon me?" "Well, I did make suggestions. For example, multiplication tables seem to be the question that always pops up. My son is one class shy of a math degree and he doesn't have his multip... By Erin Fore.
River Center construction delayed (The Alpena News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-08
After facing some financial difficulties, construction of the River Center in Alpena has been pushed back. Members of the Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Board have been working on raising funds for the center and had hoped to begin construction this fall. Due to slow economic times, which contributed to the City of Alpena reducing its funding of the center from $25,000 to $5,000, that won't happen.
Summer breaks are different for homeschool families From The News-Enterprise, KY.
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-07-07
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>From The News-Enterprise, KY.<br/><blockquote>Home-schooled children and their families enjoy flexibility in their school schedule that students in public and private schools do not. Home-schooled families have a variety of options afforded to them, from following a local school calendar to creating their own calendars that work around family plans. <a title='Summer breaks are different for home school families - www.thenewsenterprise.com' href='http://www.thenewsenterprise.com/cgi-bin/c2.cgi?053+article+News.Local+20090630171514053053002'>Read more...</a></blockquote><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7614663944389484485?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Eyes Like Stars Theatre Illuminata, Act I
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-07-07
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312380968' target='_blank'>Eyes Like Stars Theatre Illuminata, Act I </a><br/><span class='byline'>By Lisa Mantchev<br/>Recommended reading level: Young adult</span><br/><br/>Beatrice Shakespeare Smith, AKA Bertie, is a teen girl who has been raised in a magical theater, and is suddenly faced with a serious challenge: prove herself useful or be kicked out of the theater. Bertie has the support of all the cast as they have grown to love her, as will readers likely do as well. She is a bit on the unconventional side (blue hair) and has a spunky personality that goes well with her hair color choice. She devises a plan to direct Hamlet in a never before seen adaptation. She thinks surely the manager will see this grand plan of hers will prove her usefulness.<br/><br/>This is one of the most creative stories I have read in a while. The backdrop of the stage is enchanting. Theater lovers will go gaga over this stage-infused novel. And the writing should sweep you off your feet. Here's a sample:<br/><br/><blockquote>Bertie closed her eyes, inhaling the scent of sunrise and spring. Something darkly tempting and longing-filled bloomed under the sun-warmed grass and damp earth. She opened her eyes, wanting to ask a question she didn't yet know, but before she could find the words, Ariel turned away. "Are you coming?" he asked over his shoulder. Bertie hesitated only a second before falling in step with him, chin up, head high, taking care to look unconcerned about the silence that hung between them like a curtain drawn over their past.<br/></blockquote><br/>Though I am no expert on the theater, I would surmise by the story that the author is, and she does a grand job entrancing readers with her wit and her knowledge. There are but a few things I would mention – Bertie smokes and uses some colorful language – she can have a bit of a temper! Also, there is a kissing scene that is referred to as "tonsil hockey".<br/>Overall, I felt the ingenuity of the book makes this one not to miss. I particularly enjoyed the camaraderie between Bertie and her friends the fairies and Nate the pirate. They care for each other and as friends do, the supporting characters come to Bertie's aid when she needs it the most.<br/><br/>I think the young adult audience will enjoy this book, not only for its originality and vibrant characters but also for the taste of the theater. Do include this one on your summer must read list!<br/><a href='http://lisamantchev.com/main.php' target='_blank'>Author's website</a><br/>Here are the other bloggers on this book tour:<br/><br/><br/><a href='http://the160acrewoods.com'>The 160 Acre Woods</a>, <a href='http://rebeccaluellamiller.wordpress.com/'>A Christian Worldview of Fiction</a>, <a href='http://www.apatchworkofbooks.blogspot.com/'>A Patchwork of Books</a>, <a href='http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com'>Abby the Librarian</a>, <a href='http://paraklesis.com/childrens_publishing_news/'>All About Children’s Books</a>, <a href='http://andanotherbookread.blogspot.com'>And Another Book Read</a>, <a href='http://blbooks.blogspot.com/'>Becky’s Book Reviews</a>, <a href='http://www.dolcebellezza.wordpress.com/'>Dolce Bellezza</a>, <a href='http://firesidemusings.blogspot.com'>Fireside Musings</a>, <a href='http://thefriendlybooknook.com'>The Friendly Book Nook</a>, <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/'>Homeschool Book Buzz</a>, <a href='http://homespunlight.blogspot.com/'>Homespun Light</a>, <a href='http://www.horslv93.blogspot.com/'>Hyperbole</a>, <a href='http://kidzbookbuzz.com/'>KidzBookBuzz.com</a>, <a href='http://noeldevries.blogspot.com'>Never Jam Today</a>, <a href='http://superfastreader.com'>Reading is My Superpower</a>, <a href='http://sjkessel.blogspot.com/'>Through a Child’s Eyes</a><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7200485190042179224?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Chicago Homeschool Expo
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-07-06
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>"Our friend Cheryl Moeller wanted Homeschoolbuzz readers to know about the upcoming <a href='http://www.chicagohomeschoolexpo.com/' target='_blank'>Chicago Homeschool Expo</a> August 7-8. Here's what she says:</p><blockquote><p>" New this year! Chicago Homeschool Expo is fun, practical, affordable, and free for kids. I'll be doing several workshops, included among over 100 how-to workshops to choose from. Lots of exhibits are featured in this two day Chicago Homeschool Expo." <a target='_blank' href='http://www.chicagohomeschoolexpo.com/'>www.chicagohomeschoolexpo.com</a></p></blockquote><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-2044954076603900473?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Toledo teen mom hopes her story will make other young girls think twice (The Daily News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-05
Rachel Deskins rarely failed an exam in school. But during her senior year at Toledo High School, two tests changed her life forever.
John Legend aims to please at Essence (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-04
Keith I. Marszalek / NOLA.comJohn Legend performs during the 2009 Essence Fest in New Orleans, Friday, July 3. Much like Kenny G in 1997, John Legend made his Essence entrance among the people. On Friday a spotlight found him cutting...
HOME-SCHOOLING: Losing ground all over Europe
Home Schooling News 2009-07-03
While the freedom to home-school in America continues to expand, the opposite is true in Europe.
Religion Notes: July 3 (The Fayetteville Observer)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-03
United Gospel Fellowship Covenant Ministries will celebrate its 28th National Holy Convocation this week at Christ Cathedral, 505 Deep Creek Road. Services will be Tuesday through July 10 at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m., and July 12 at 8 and 10:45 a.m. Speakers include Bishop J.V. Porter, Elder Nora Y. Porter, Apostles Anthony Buie and Domingo Ellington, Bishop Frank Sumerfield ...
Home schooling for young robbery perps
Home Schooling News 2009-07-01
Under the program, youths under 18 arrested for robbery will work with cops from Police Housing Area 5, who will visit their homes and teach their families how to prevent them from falling into a life of crime, police said.
Letters to the Editor for July 1 (The Olympian)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-01
• Plenty of resources available to parents • More people speed environmental decay • We must defend liberty and freedom • It's time to work toward common goals
THE B.B. MANN SHOWCASES A LEGEND (Fort Myers Florida Weekly)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-07-01
T he video for John Legend's music video, "Green Light" has a deceptively mellow opening. He's at a party, sitting at the piano, playing his hit song "Ordinary People." But people are milling around, talking, not paying him much attention.
Indiana High School Students Win College Tuition Vouchers at Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-30
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.----Indiana high school students in top-finishing teams of the third annual Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy received college tuition vouchers ranging from $100 to $500 that can be used at all Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College campuses in Indiana.
Homeschooling: Reasons vary on teaching at home (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-30
I recently had the opportunity to go for a walk with my friend, Sarah Lumsdaine, who admittedly "doesn't get out much." With eight children at home, something as simple as a trip to the supermarket takes about as much planning as a family vacation.
Carnival of Homeschooling - multi-part edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-30
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Carnival of Homeschooling - multi-part edition </h3>A multi-part theme to this carnival of homeschooling by Sherene at <a target='_blank' href='http://www.examiner.com/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d29-The-181st--Carnival-of-Homeschooling--part-1-the-lazy-days-of-summer'>examiner.com</a><br/><blockquote>Welcome to part 1 of the 181st Carnival of Homeschooling. I've broken this carnival into separate parts, each one dealing with a specific topic. Part one combines musings on summer activities with ideas for activities. <a href='http://www.examiner.com/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d29-The-181st--Carnival-of-Homeschooling--part-1-the-lazy-days-of-summer' title='The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - part 1, 'The lazy days of summer''>Read more...</a><br/>The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - <a target='_blank' href='http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d29-The-181st--Carnival-of-Homeschooling--part-1-the-lazy-days-of-summer'>Part 1, "The lazy days of summer"</a><br/>The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - <a target='_blank' href='http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d29-The-181st--Carnival-of-Homeschooling--part-1-Which-method-is-best-for-homeschooling'>Part 2, "To unschool or not"</a><br/>The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - <a target='_blank' href='http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d29-The-181st--Carnival-of-Homeschooling--part-3-This-is-the-homeschool-life'>Part 3 , "This is the homeschool life"</a><br/>The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - <a target='_blank' href='http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d29-The-181st--Carnival-of-Homeschooling--part-4-Books-books-and-more-books'>Part 4, "Books, books and more books"</a><br/>The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - <a target='_blank' href='http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d29-The-181st--Carnival-of-Homeschooling--part-5'>Part 5, "Crafty Homescholers</a>"<br/>The 183rd Carnival of Homeschooling - <a target='_blank' href='http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d29-The-181st--Carnival-of-Homeschooling--part-6-Online-resources'>Part 6, "Online Resources"</a><br/></blockquote><br/><br/><font face='sans-serif'/><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7148462290507223285?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Washington Times Op-ed—Homeschooling: Under Pressure all over Europe
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-06-29
While the freedom to homeschool in America continues to expand, the opposite is true in Europe.
Quick Hits: BET Awards, ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, John Legend, Bon Jovi, Breaking Benjamin, Van Halen, Blur, Pixies (FMQB)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-29
While Sunday's BET Awards were largely dedicated to honoring the memory of Michael Jackson , the network also handed out over a dozen trophies during the night as well.
Our Neighbors (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-28
BRAZOS VALLEY TROUPEBrazos Valley TROUPE presented numerous trophies May 26 at its annual "Ovies" awards ceremony at the College Station Conference Center.Winners were selected by secret ballot by members of the youth and adult theater group.Musical ...
Shakespeare on a summer night (Shelbyville Times-Gazette)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-28
They gather in small groups across the field at Webb School. Some sit at picnic tables, some combined quilts for softer seating, and some just flop down on the grass. They eat fried chicken or ribs,...
Homeschooling Losing ground in Europe
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-28
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Homeschooling Losing ground in Europe <br/></h3>Michael Smith in the Washington Times:<br/><blockquote>While home-schooling freedom and flexibility continues to improve in the U.S., it appears to be going in the opposite direction in Europe. Germany leads the way as the most oppressive European state, because it routinely fines and threatens to imprison home-schoolers.<br/><br/>While other European countries have not embraced the German methods, there is a move in some countries to crack down on home-schoolers. <a title='HOME-SCHOOLING: Losing ground all over Europe - Washington Times' href='http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/28/home-schooling-losing-ground-all-over-europe/'>Read more...</a></blockquote><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-4808843390675970008?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Five local students learn discipline, first aid in strict Michigan State Police training program (The Jackson Citizen Patriot)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-27
As Brandon Ahlbaum trained to become a Michigan State Police trooper this week, several troopers busted into his classroom firing shots at each other.
County’s pool ready in August (Bowling Green Daily News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-27
The new county-run public pool next to Briarwood Elementary School on Lovers Lane should be open in five weeks, according to Warren County Parks and Recreation Director Chris Kummer, and Warren Fiscal Court set the new facility’s admission fees Friday morning.
Religion Notes: June 26 (The Fayetteville Observer)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-26
Citadel of Praise and Deliverance will hold grand opening celebrations tonight, June 26, at 7:30 at Dunamis Temple Ministries, 320 S. Powell St., Dunn. It will install Elder Barbara Howard Gordon as pastor Saturday, June 27, at 5 p.m. at Evangel Pentecostal Church, 734 Varsity Drive.
Tax Credit Bill Stalls
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-06-25
Senate Bill 520, a legislative proposal intended to encourage school choice, failed to gain traction during South Carolina’s 2009 legislative session.
Vaughn Anthony begins first tour as a solo artist with a stop at Muskegon Summer Celebration (The Muskegon Chronicle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-25
danilogutierrez.files.wordpress.comR&B singer Vaughn Anthony is launching his first solo tour and will perform at Muskegon Summer Celebration Saturday. Anthony began as a backup singer for his brother, John Legend. It was early morning, and R&B singer Vaughn Anthony -- who...
UN Treaty Jeopardizes Homeschool Freedom in Britain (Christian News Wire)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-23
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 23 / Christian Newswire / -- British homeschoolers may no longer be able to teach independently. Children's Secretary of Britain accepted a report in full last week that could change the face of homeschooling in Britain indefinitely.
The Carnival of Homeschooling: Summer Transition Edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-23
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>The Carnival of Homeschooling: Summer Transition Edition</h3>Hosted this week at <a href='http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/curiousities/685025/' target='_blank'>Our Curious Home</a>. <blockquote>Welcome to the Summer Transition Edition of the Carnival of Homeschooling.<br/>Summer may have started two days ago, but my routines have not caught up. I feel pulled in two directions at once!<br/><br/><br/>Last month at the standardized testing co-op, I asked the Moms (and a few Dads) how they transitioned to Summer. Many told me, "Testing is the end of the year," some adding, "If we've finished the math book!" One family mentioned the lure of the beach, and the freedom to decide on the day's activities based on the weather. Two families school year round. <a title='Our Curious Home - The Carnival of Homeschooling' href='http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/curiousities/685025/'>Read more...</a></blockquote><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-8365085398073124780?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Family band spreads Texas sound (The Mesquite News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-20
A local family country band has been spreading music and joy around Texas for the last few years, and they have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Parents Bruce and Jamie Kassab met onstage. Jamie sang with the Shipmans and the Light Crust Doughboys. Bruce plays mandolin, guitar and banjo.
Diamonds and Toads
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-20
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Diamonds and Toads </h3><p>We recently got this note from Kate Wolford, Lecturer, Indiana University South Bend.<br/></p><blockquote>I run a blog called <a href='http://Diamondsandtoads.com'>Diamondsandtoads.com</a>, and am hoping more and more home scholing families will find it. It is geared toward students who are learning to write on the college level. More importantly, it is about the art, study, analysis and research of fairy tales.<br/> The site is geared to students in or preparing for college.<br/> Please don't let the "fairy tale" focus turn you off. The site does delve deeply into the subtexts and meanings of tales, but in a responsible way. I have had many home school graduates in my fairy tale and writing classes -- everyone of them has loved the experience.<br/></blockquote><p>Kathy checked it out and found lots of conversations related to aspects of writing fairy tales, it looks very creative. If you have a budding writer of fantasy in the family, be sure to check out <a href='http://Diamondsandtoads.com'>diamondsandtoads.com</a>. </p><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6622877346795275229?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Family band spreads Texas sound (The Rowlett Lakeshore Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-19
A local family country band has been spreading music and joy around Texas for the last few years, and they have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Parents Bruce and Jamie Kassab met onstage. Jamie sang with the Shipmans and the Light Crust Doughboys. Bruce plays mandolin, guitar and banjo.
The Dumbest Generation...
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-19
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>The Dumbest Generation...</h3><br />...Getting Dumber. I've been catching up on some reading today and found this column by Walter E. Williams (my favorite economist of George Mason University) confirming one reason to homeschool.<br /><blockquote>First, the longer American children are in school, the worse they perform compared to their international peers. In recent cross-country comparisons of fourth grade reading, math, and science, US students scored in the top quarter or top half of advanced nations. By age 15 these rankings drop to the bottom half. In other words, American students are farthest behind just as they are about to enter higher education or the workforce." That's a sobering thought. The longer kids are in school and the more money we spend on them, the further behind they get. <a title='A MINORITY VIEW' href='http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/articles/09/DumbestGenerationGettingDumber.htm'>Read more...</a></blockquote><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3812348517218696964?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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GUEST EDITORIAL: Will Virtual Public School Become a Reality in Greene? (The Greene County Record)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-17
On Thursday night, the Greene County Public Schools held a meeting to introduce parents to a program they hope to offer in the upcoming school year. Another parent information meeting scheduled to discuss this “virtual public school” option is July 22, 1:00 pm at Ruckersville Elementary School. It’s a cross between public school and homeschool. The advantage? For a student who doesn’t fit the ...
HSLDA—USA Today Gets Homeschool Story Wrong
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-16
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>HSLDA—USA Today Gets Homeschool Story Wrong</h3>HSLDA has some interesting facts on the mis-reporting by USA Today. USA Today depicted a profound shift in homeschooling demographics. The report they were quoting however, shows no such thing.<br/><blockquote>Perhaps the writer was just in a rush to be first, since his story was published on the day the NCES report was released online, or perhaps he has an agenda to falsely paint homeschoolers as rich and white, thereby dismissing the full range of people who are making tremendous sacrifices on limited budgets to ensure that the next generation receives the best education and upbringing available. Either way USA Today should make additional corrections to their factually inaccurate story. <a title='HSLDA—USA Today Gets Homeschool Story Wrong' href='http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/200906160.asp'>Read more...</a></blockquote><br/><br/></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3950269116431592522?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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UN Treaty Jeopardizes Homeschool Freedom in Britain
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-06-16
Sadly, HSLDA’s warnings concerning the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child have proven correct in England, where a new report urges restricting homeschooling on the basis of these “rights.”
Tennessee charter schools are off limits to most (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-15
NASHVILLE — Only one thing is keeping Lionel Booker from enrolling his daughter at the new charter middle school opening near his home — the law.
The Star’s top high school stories of 2008-09 (The Kansas City Star)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-13
Jumpin’ James White captured the attention of hundreds every time he pulled off his sweats, revealed his baby blue Grandview High uniform and approached the towering bar set at the Missouri Class 4 state high jump championships. The coaches stopped walking behind the chain link fence, and the fans who packed the stands in the Dwight T. Reed Stadium in Jefferson City turned their attention to the ...
Home-schooler ready for future in enterprise (The Lexington Dispatch)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-12
BY RYAN JONES The Dispatch For most, high school is a time to grow personally and academically before moving on to work or college. For Stratton Goins, it was also a unique opportunity to gain the independence and responsibility necessary for his anticipated career as an entrepreneur.
Area girls part of 'banner year' for Airborne Gymnastics (San Jose Mercury News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-12
One door closes another opens for the girls of the Airborne Gymnastics team — both metaphorically and literally.
(Home) school's out forever in the UK?
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-09
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>(Home) school's out forever in the UK? </h3><br />From the UK's Guardian news site. A government investigation into homeschooling as a possible cover for child abuse has parents worried.<br /><br />There's also a link in the story to a previous, <a target='_blank' href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2008/aug/19/schools.education'>very positive article about homeschooling</a> in the UK. The mention the book by the Institute of Education, University of London <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0826479995?ie=UTF8&tag=garymdavis&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0826479995'>How Children Learn at Home</a><img style='border:none !important; margin:0px !important;' alt='' border='0' height='1' width='1' src='http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=garymdavis&l=as2&o=1&a=0826479995'/> which concludes homeschooling is an "astonishingly efficient way to learn."<br /><blockquote>Home educators have been feeling nervous ever since Graham Badman began his review of home education earlier this year.<br /><br />The government's announcement of the review came wrapped in sinister language about the need to investigate "claims that home education could be used as a 'cover' for child abuse such as neglect, forced marriage, sexual exploitation or domestic servitude".<br /><br />For most people, the decision by parents to educate their children outside the school system is difficult to fathom. School is so ingrained in our perception of what is normal that even though many of us will freely admit we hated school, few of us can conceive of not packing our children off with their lunchboxes and pencil cases as soon as they are old enough – which is now just four years old. <a title='(Home) school's out forever? | Education | guardian.co.uk' href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/mortarboard/2009/jun/05/home-education-badman'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-7488307809711793064?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Principled Discovery
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-09
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>The Carnival of Homeschooling’s Field Guide to Homeschoolers</h3><br />Principled Discovery is hosting this week with a humorous field guide to homeschoolers. Enjoy.<br /><blockquote>Welcome to the 180th Carnival of Homeschooling! This week, we will be consulting the Field Guide to Homeschoolers to attempt to describe this fascinating specimen of educational freedom and gain a greater understanding of its habits, habitat and daily life.<br /><br /><img src='http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/gottsegnet/250px-Fieldguide.jpg'/><br /><br />The homeschooler, elusive and quick, is one of the most difficult creatures to study. They do not survive well in captivity, and field studies to date have focused on small, easily observable populations. <a title='Principled Discovery » The Carnival of Homeschooling’s Field Guide to Homeschoolers' href='http://principleddiscovery.com/2009/06/09/field-guide-homeschoolers/'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6480786051837979712?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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The Carnival of Homeschooling’s Field Guide to Homeschoolers
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-09
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>The Carnival of Homeschooling’s Field Guide to Homeschoolers</h3><br/>Principled Discovery is hosting this week with a humorous <a target='_blank' href='http://principleddiscovery.com/2009/06/09/field-guide-homeschoolers/'>field guide to homeschoolers</a>. Enjoy.<br/><blockquote>Welcome to the 180th Carnival of Homeschooling! This week, we will be consulting the Field Guide to Homeschoolers to attempt to describe this fascinating specimen of educational freedom and gain a greater understanding of its habits, habitat and daily life.<br/><br/><img src='http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/gottsegnet/250px-Fieldguide.jpg'/><br/><br/>The homeschooler, elusive and quick, is one of the most difficult creatures to study. They do not survive well in captivity, and field studies to date have focused on small, easily observable populations. <a href='http://principleddiscovery.com/2009/06/09/field-guide-homeschoolers/' title='Principled Discovery » The Carnival of Homeschooling’s Field Guide to Homeschoolers'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-6480786051837979712?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Olympia wins top prize at 5th Avenue's high school musical awards (Seattle Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-09
The 5th Avenue Theatre announced the winners in its annual 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards on June 8, 2009, with Olympia High School winning Outstanding Overall Musical Production for "Bye Bye Birdie."
School board breaking federal law with 'gay' day? (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-09
A California school district is being accused of violating federal law after it approved a mandatory homosexual curriculum for children as young as 5 – without allowing parents to opt-out of the lessons.
Washington Times Op-ed—Patrick Henry College Continues to Excel
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-06-08
Sometimes called the “homeschool college,” or “God’s Harvard,” Patrick Henry College (PHC), located in Purcellville, Va., celebrated another graduation May 16. Seventy-six seniors received their diploma, and many are preparing to become leaders in the public arena.
Virtual charter schools push for cash
Home Schooling News 2009-06-08
Advocates for virtual charter schools were encouraged when Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels included $7 million in his two-year budget proposal to create and fund the online schools.
Annual book 'treasure hunt' opens (Lancaster Online)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-08
Toting a red wagon half full of books, mother-daughter pair Alicia and Olivia DeSantis carefully combed the selection at the Friends of the Lancaster Public Library Used Book Sale this morning."It's like a treasure hunt," Alicia DeSantis said. "We're a whole family of readers, so we're s...
'Gay' family kids 7 times more likely to be homosexual (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-08
A licensed psychologist with both clinical and forensic practice outreaches is warning that it appears children of homosexual couples are seven times more likely to develop "non-heterosexual preferences" than other children, but lawmakers establishing policy often don't know that because the researchers have concealed their discoveries.
More Parents Opt for Home Schooling
Home Schooling News 2009-06-06
It often rather uncanny. Perusing various newspapers, I often come across a news item that has a direct connection to another item on a different subject in another newspaper.
Homosexual in charge of school 'safety' draws opposition (WorldNet Daily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-06
A coalition of Christian organizations has launched an effort to have Kevin Jennings, the founder of the pro-homosexual GLSEN organization who has been appointed in president Obama's administration to oversee the nation's "safe schools" program, booted from office.
Summer Teachers Available Online for California Children - Time4Writing.com Offers Teacher-Supervised Writing Courses ... (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-05
Time4Learning, a Homeschool.com top-rated online education software company, offers California parents an online alternative to canceled summer school classes caused by the State budget deficit. Time4Learning.com provides award-winning, online Pre School to 12th grade education curriculum.
Everyone is eligible for this government aid (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-04
I am going to date myself by reminding people about those informercials featuring the man in a suit
Woman, 30, earns Chambersburg Area Senior High School diploma (Chambersburg Public Opinion)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-03
Her gown would have been a little tattered by now, and her diploma slightly yellowed. Instead 30-year-old Samantha Mowery will walk across the Chambersburg Area Senior High School graduation stage June 12 as a member of the class of 2009.
Team Takes Trophy in Science Olympiad
HSLDA | In The News 2009-06-03
Carnival of Homeschooling - Baby Bop edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-02
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Carnival of Homeschooling - Baby Bop edition </h3><br />Hosted this week by the Cates at Why Homeschool.<br /><blockquote>The Carnival of Homeschooling - the Baby Bop edition<br /><br />Monday was a special day for my family. Janine and I, along with other family members, went to a local court house. Baby Bop was officially made a part of our family. We had a big shindig in the evening.<br /><br />As I put together this carnival, foster care and adoption are heavily on my mind right now. It seems natural to work this week's carnival around our new son: Baby Bop. <a title='Why Homeschool: The Carnival of Homeschooling - the Baby Bop edition' href='http://whyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2009/06/carnival-of-homeschooling-baby-bop.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-425860967842572003?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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The Dragon of Trelian - Review
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-02
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3><a href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0763634557' target='_blank'>The Dragon of Trelian - Review<br /></a></h3><span class='byline'>By Michelle Knudsen<br />Recommended reading level: ages 10+</span><br /><br />Calen, a mage's apprentice makes fast friends with the spunky princess Meg, one of the daughters of the King of Trelian. She considers her new friend immediately trustworthy, and shares a brilliant secret with him. The two share adventures and dangers. This story about kingdoms and castles, mages and princess, secrets and friendships will entertain you with its fairy tale like feel.<br />First off, because the story co-stars a mage's apprentice, there is the practice of magic, including divination. So beware this content if you prefer the books for your children to be free of this. <br />I liked the way the friendship of the two children developed, and how the were very faithful to one another. Now the book is called the Dragon of Trelian, so where does he come in? He's next. Meg found the dragon (her little secret to Calen), whom she named Jakl, and she develops this special bond with him. Calen helps Meg learn about the dragon through research in the library. The link between Meg and Jackl is a powerful one, especially when Meg opens herself to the dragon. Here is an excerpt where Meg debates fully embracing the link to her dragon:<br /><blockquote>Jakl was depending on her. He needed her, and she kept trying to shut him out. She had to find a way to live with the link. To embrace it, as Calen had said. To live fully in the reality of her situation instead of clinging to a past that was already beyond her reach. She owed it to herself and to her dragon. Her dragon, she thought again. Jakl had claimed her as his own from the beginning. It was time for her to claim him in return. "All right," she said softly, let me go.<br /></blockquote>And so she links to the dragon and instead of being overpowered by him she finds their identity together to be a pleasant experience.<br />This was an interesting, different sort of book, but I do think it meandered at times. I found the middle to require patience to get through, but worth the investment of time as this is a big book (400+ pages).<br />What I didn't like was the vengeful spirit Meg possessed throughout the book (which did change somewhat by the ending). She desires at one point to plunge a knife deeply into her enemy's throat. Yikes! That is quite a wish for a young princess. But, instead of me spoiling some of the plot points you'll have to read to discover why a young girl could possess such strong emotions.<br />Overall, the Dragon of Trelian was an enjoyable read and the author pulls the story together nicely from beginning, to middle to a satisfying conclusion. <br />Here are the other bloggers on this book tour: <a href='http://rebeccaluellamiller.wordpress.com/'>A Christian Worldview of Fiction</a>, <a href='http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com'>Abby the Librarian</a>, <a href='http://paraklesis.com/childrens_publishing_news/'>All About Children’s Books</a>, <a href='http://blbooks.blogspot.com/'>Becky’s Book Reviews</a>, <a href='http://cafeofdreams.blogspot.com/'>Cafe of Dreams</a>, <a href='http://www.dolcebellezza.wordpress.com/'>Dolce Bellezza</a>, <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/'>Homeschool Book Buzz</a>, <a href='http://kidzbookbuzz.com/'>KidzBookBuzz.com</a>, <a href='http://www.novelteen.com '>Novel Teen</a>, <a href='http://superfastreader.com'>Reading is My Superpower</a>, <a href='http://www.readingtoknow.com/'>Reading to Know</a>, <a href='http://smallworldreads.blogspot.com'>Small World Reads</a>, <a href='http://the160acrewoods.com'>The 160 Acrewoods</a>, <a href='http://sjkessel.blogspot.com/'>Through a Child’s Eyes</a>, <a href='http://lookingglassreview.blogspot.com/'>Through the Looking Glass Reviews</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3887122976558790566?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Diabetes Discussion (The Capital)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-02
The Joslin Diabetes Center at Baltimore Washington Medical Center will be offering a quarterly "Diabetes Discussion" at the Arundel Mills Outreach Center. June's topic is Get Moving!
Annapolis Human Relations Commission (The Capital)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-06-01
The Annapolis Human Relations Commission will learn about the local Latino population from the League of Women Voters.
The Dragon of Trelian
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-06-01
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3><a target='_blank' href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0763634557'>The Dragon of Trelian</a></h3>Tomorrow I will post my review on The Dragon of Trelian, "A middle-grade fantasy adventure involving a princess, a mage’s apprentice, a dragon, a hundred-year war, several secrets, old grudges, new enemies, lots of danger, a little romance, and an evil plot against the kingdom of Trelian that must be stopped at all costs!"<br/>The author is Michelle Knudsen. Here is her bio:<br/>"Michelle Knudsen is the author of 40 books for children. Her best-known title is Library Lion (Candlewick Press), which was a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into several languages. Her latest book is a middle-grade fantasy novel called The Dragon of Trelian. Formerly a full-time children’s book editor, Michelle continues to edit manuscripts on a freelance basis and has also worked as a bookseller, substitute teacher, library supervisor, and managing editor, among other things. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her diabetic cat, Cleo."<br/>I think your middle-grade readers are going to enjoy this one. For today, you can visit Michelle's <a target='_blank' href='http://www.michelleknudsen.com/'>website</a> or <a target='_blank' href='http://michelleknudsen.blogspot.com/'>blog</a> Stay tuned tomorrow for my review. And meanwhile, you can check out what these other bloggers on the tour have to say about the book: <br/><a href='http://rebeccaluellamiller.wordpress.com/'>A Christian Worldview of Fiction</a>, <a href='http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com'>Abby the Librarian</a>, <a href='http://paraklesis.com/childrens_publishing_news/'>All About Children’s Books</a>, <a href='http://blbooks.blogspot.com/'>Becky’s Book Reviews</a>, <a href='http://cafeofdreams.blogspot.com/'>Cafe of Dreams</a>, <a href='http://www.dolcebellezza.wordpress.com/'>Dolce Bellezza</a>, <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/'>Homeschool Book Buzz</a>, <a href='http://kidzbookbuzz.com/'>KidzBookBuzz.com</a>, <a href='http://www.novelteen.com '>Novel Teen</a>, <a href='http://superfastreader.com'>Reading is My Superpower</a>, <a href='http://www.readingtoknow.com/'>Reading to Know</a>, <a href='http://smallworldreads.blogspot.com'>Small World Reads</a>, <a href='http://the160acrewoods.com'>The 160 Acrewoods</a>, <a href='http://sjkessel.blogspot.com/'>Through a Child’s Eyes</a>, <a href='http://lookingglassreview.blogspot.com/'>Through the Looking Glass Reviews</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5858040023449423310?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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A packed house (Eastern Shore News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-30
EASTVILLE -- Northam-pton County's administrator characterized the proposed county budget for the 2010 fiscal year as a "story about revenues," but for many speakers at Tuesday night's public hearing, the story was about education and the health and well-being of their children at school.
College Battle Won Without a Fight
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-05-28
When a homeschooled student mentioned he might have to contact HSLDA, a college admissions official stopped insisting the student get a GED in order to apply.
Community colleges expand options for home-schoolers
Home Schooling News 2009-05-26
Like his brother and sister before him, Nathaniel Frost has been sort of home-schooled. But not exactly.
SPEC names Hochstetler as scholarship recipient (The Brewton Standard)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-26
Southern Pine Electric Cooperative recently named Tyler Hochstetler as the 2009 recipient of the co-op’s annual $ 1,000 college scholarship. The scholarship was provided through the Electric Cooperative Foundation Scholarship program created by the electric cooperatives of Alabama in 1997.
Newbury boy headed to bee (The Burlington Free Press)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-26
Timothy Webb hopes to do well in the national spelling bee.
Chesco Co-op a Resource for Catholic Homeschoolers
HSLDA | In The News 2009-05-26
Homeschooling: Socializing, friends, and support
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-05-22
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Homeschooling: Socializing, friends, and support </h3><br /><blockquote>Now that you've made the leap into homeschooling, you may start getting questions about "socialization". Well-meaning friends and family outside the homeschooling community may think that your educational choice will limit you and your children's opportunity for friendships and "socializing". They fail to realize that homeschooling doesn't mean you are going to isolate yourself from the world you live in. You and your children will still have the same opportunites to create friendships with those around you through community activities, church, sports, and even everyday activities such as going to the grocery store and bank. In fact, as homeschoolers, your children have the potential to experience a vast array of social interactions with people of all ages. Interactions that aren't normally experienced by children who attend a traditional public school because they are limited to interacting within their own age group during school hours. <a title='Philadelphia Homeschooling Examiner: Homeschooling: Socializing, friends, and support' href='http://www.examiner.com/x-10056-Philadelphia-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Homeschooling-Socializing-friends-and-support'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-5908571910424066572?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Homeschooling's appeal in hard times
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-05-22
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Homeschooling's appeal in hard times </h3><br />This story seems to contradict <a href='http://homeschoolbuzz.com/2009/05/choice-to-homeschool-not-matter-of.html'>the last one I posted</a> from the same website.<br /><blockquote>When hard times reached the Schneider household in central Oregon, the longtime stay-at-home mom got a job at Subway to offset a drop in her husband’s earnings.<br /><br />But she didn’t stop homeschooling her three teenage children.<br /><br />“I would fight tooth and nail to homeschool,” said Colleen Schneider, 47, a devout Roman Catholic who wants to convey her values to her children. “I’m making it work because it’s my absolute priority.” <a title='Pantagraph.com | News | Hard times enhance homeschooling's appeal for some families' href='http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2009/05/21/news/doc4a15b3308a69a887647733.txt'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3879254-3249138424723140065?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Hard times enhance homeschooling's appeal for some families (The Pantagraph)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-22
When hard times reached the Schneider household in central Oregon, the longtime stay-at-home mom got a job at Subway to offset a drop in her husband’s earnings.
Keepsake season carries area team to Homeschool series (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-20
It’s been a historic year for the Richmond Patriots, who have grown from a scrappy gang that just wanted to play baseball into a formidable opponent that, for the first time, will send some players to college programs.
Homeschoolers get music instruction (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-19
As a homeschooled student, Skylar McLain's music options seemed limited -- until this year, when a band and choir program was started for local homeschool students. His accomplishments, and those of other students, were on stage earlier this month for the first spring concert.
Education In Brief: 05/19/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-19
Icon Learning hosts Open House; 'Mosaic II' offered to FES 5th-graders; GTACS seeking Hall of Fame nominees; 'Green chemistry' deadline extended; GTARSP set luncheon meeting; Pavilions seeks children's books; Homeschool info night, sale set
Early College High setting up shop (The Hendersonville Times-News)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-19
Selection committee members charged with creating the first student body for the Henderson County Early College High are ready to begin trimming about 130 applications down to 80.
Washington Times Op-ed—Choice Sought in Driver Training
HSLDA | Top Stories 2009-05-18
Although homeschoolers have won their freedom to teach their children at home in every state, one issue continues to be a problem. It’s whether parents should be allowed to teach their children how to drive.
Academic Scoreboard (Post-Bulletin)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-15
Century High Monday -- Senior Awards Night, 7 p.m. Churchill Elementary Wednesday -- Author Katie McKy will present a program on her latest book, "Wolf Camp," from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and autographing.
Students share favorite selections in local oratory event (Columbia Star)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-14
What do Mother Goose, Jeremiah the prophet, and Patrick Henry have in common? Students who participated in the 2009 FACE Oratorium would be able to tell you. The words of these wellknown people, along with selections from Jane Austen, Robert E. Lee, and Edgar Alan Poe, were among those shared by young orators at the recent annual homeschool event.
Carnival of Homeschooling #176: Some Things Moms Love
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-05-13
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Carnival of Homeschooling #176: Some Things Moms Love</h3>Jacque of <a href='http://jacquedixon.com/?p=3843' target='_blank'>Walking Therein</a> hosts this week.<br/><blockquote>Happy Mother’s Day to you all! I hope you had a blessed Mother’s Day, celebrating with whomever you are Mom to or call Mom. When asked what I want for Mother’s Day my children can all tell you what I am going to say: “All I want is for you to get along and do what you are supposed to do. And straighten up your rooms.” Of course that’s not all moms want, but it is a start!<br/><br/>I hope you will enjoy the great submissions we’ve had this week. In honour of Mother’s Day, I tried to come up with some coinciding things home school moms might love! The pictures are of items I was blessed with for Mother’s Day this year. <a title='Walking Therein » COH #176: Some Things Moms Love' href='http://jacquedixon.com/?p=3843'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/3879254-3407303199936737964?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Resolution urges home schooling in Germany
Home Schooling News 2009-05-13
A proposal that would urge Germany to support home schooling is headed to the House floor.
Writer Opposed to Child Rights Treaty (Bristol Herald Courier)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-12
Do you as a parent, grandparent, or guardian want the United Nations to influence the United States in making laws which might take away your right to raise your children?
Area teen hopes to alleviate some peer pressure with book (The Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-11
The struggle to fit in with peers is a daily battle for many teenagers.
John Legend's Brother, Vaughn Anthony, Ready For Spotlight (Billboard)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-11
John Legend didn't have to look very far to find his next protégé. After two years of helping him develop as an artist, the R&B singer is gearing up to introduce his younger brother, Vaughn Anthony, as the second signing to his HomeSchool Records imprint.
Vote for Garrison... everyday
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-05-10
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Vote for Garrison... everyday </h3>Our son Garrison entered a <a target='_blank' href='http://bkfk.com/Modules/Ideation/iag_vote.aspx'>contest</a> a while back to invent an online game. We just found out late last week that he is one of the top 5 finalists! Please take a minute to <a href='http://www.bkfk.com/Modules/Ideation/iag_vote.aspx' target='_blank'>look at the entries</a> and if you can, please <a href='http://www.bkfk.com/Modules/Ideation/iag_vote.aspx' target='_blank'>vote for Garrison</a>. You can vote once a day. Right now, he's in second place.<br/><blockquote>Garrison steps up a notch from Tetris with his game. Chroma Cubes is a Tetris like puzzle game but with more colorful and challenging levels. Here's how Garrison explains his game:<br/>"You stack colored blocks on a small playing field and click to remove groups of the same color blocks touching each other. You clear as many blocks as you can within a time limit.You lose if the blocks go over the top of the field.You can mix the colors of blocks.For instance, you can put a red block on top of a yellow to change it to orange.Or you could have a purple block and change it to a red one and a blue one.Each level has a more difficult goal than the last,with more points to get in less time,and the blocks will fall at a faster pace." </blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/3879254-4036557567790933119?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Moms like personal attention home schooling provides
Home Schooling News 2009-05-10
Andrew Merriett popped his head in the door connecting his Natchez home to the family's home office.
Brothers work their magic (Boston Globe)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-10
The basement is the giveaway. There's the stage for starters. You don't see too many of them in the bowels of a house. It's a homemade job rising half a foot off the floor with wrap-around curtains that open and close. On it stands a small table covered with black tasseled material. There's a black hat over in the corner ...
18-year-old MTSU student makes grad school next stop
Home Schooling News 2009-05-07
Saturday, more than 2,260 students will be graduating from MTSU. Each has taken different and often grueling paths to reach academic goals, but Taylor Barnes' journey is one that stands out.
Wolf River Home Schoolers musical opens Thursday (The Shawano Leader)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-06
Outlandish royalty will be on stage this weekend as the Wolf River Homeschool Performing Arts present “When In Rome...”at the Mielke Arts Center, Shawano.
Hostile bloggers facing fines, jail? (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-06
A new proposal in Congress is threatening fines and jail time for what it calls "cyberbullying" – communications that include e-mails and text messages that "cause substantial emotional distress."
Savage ban called 'frightening preview' (WorldNet Daily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-06
Members of a coalition organized to fight attacks on America's First Amendment rights in response to a multitude of developments under President Obama are expressing alarm at the United Kingdom's decision to ban popular U.S. talk radio host Michael Savage from its shores.
Savage ban called 'frightening preview' (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-06
Members of a coalition organized to fight attacks on America's free speech and First Amendment rights in light of a multitude of developments under the leadership of President Obama are expressing alarm at the United Kingdom's decision to ban popular U.S. talk radio icon Michael Savage from its shores.
Assistants may be spending less time in classrooms (The Daily Reflector)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-06
Pitt County Schools is proposing a change to its work week policy which would decrease the amount of time a teacher assistant spends in local classrooms.
Carnival of Homeschooling: Spring Fever 2009
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-05-05
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Carnival of Homeschooling: Spring Fever 2009 </h3><br />Hosted this week by Andrea Hermitt at Atlanta Homeschooling Examiner.<br /><blockquote>The carnival of homeschooling is a collection of posts from homeschoolers all over the country. Each week a different blogger hosts the carnival and each new edition has it’s own theme. The Atlanta homeschool examiner, (Andrea Hermitt) is honored to have this opportunity to host this edition of the Carnival of homeschooling. <br />We are dealing with spring fever here at the Hermitt home. Our different homeschool programs and extracurricular activities are done and/or closing for the year, but we still have a few I’s to dot and T’s to cross. So we are not finished just yet. Yes, homeschoolers get spring fever too, but fortunately we have the freedom to work with and in nature in our final weeks of homeschooling. <a title='Atlanta Homeschooling Examiner: Carnival of Homeschooling: Spring Fever 2009' href='http://www.examiner.com/x-2626-Atlanta-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Carnival-of-Homeschooling-Spring-Fever-2009'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/3879254-5271512737075557043?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Bay Area schools reconsider swine flu closures (San Francisco Chronicle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-05
Federal health officials are considering whether to stop recommending closure of schools where students test positive for swine flu, a move that could unburden parents from Brentwood to San Jose who are scrambling to provide last-minute child care. No...
Stealth lessons on homosexuality (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-02
"Opponents of Prop 8 claimed that legalizing same-sex marriage would have no impact on school curriculum. But this proves that even with the traditional definition of marriage in the constitution, school curriculum uses a false definition," said Karen England of Capitol Resource Institute.
Reality TV show family comes to East Texas
Home Schooling News 2009-05-01
They're one of the most popular reality TV show families and they're in East Texas.
Arthritis Walk to honor 12-year-old Breanne Bishop (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-05-01
Breanne Bishop KALAMAZOO -- Breanne Bishop has lived in pain since she was 5 years old. But until last August, when she was diagnosed with spondylitis, a type of arthritis that affects the larger joints, no one knew what was...
Mother Stopped from Homeschooling Handicapped Daughter
HSLDA | In The News 2009-05-01
Dance troupe to show homeschoolers normal (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-30
A team of dancers based in Georgia is being dispatched on a European tour in just a few weeks to show that homeschoolers are normal , not fanatics as the government in Germany has preferred to portray them.
Summer sports camps listings (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-30
St. Christopher’s Summer Ventures camps are June 15-19 and July 20 -24 for ages 7-13. Cost $185. The second, June 8-12 and June 15-19 for K-2nd Graders. Cost $185. (804) 282-3185, ext. 327, or visit http://www.stchristophers.com American Legion Post 284 Camp will have two camps in conjunction with Colonial Heights Parks and Recreation from June 22-26 at Shepherd Stadium. The camp for kids ...
NCSD offering virtual school for homeschool students this fall (The Lusk Herald)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-30
Long days of sitting in a classroom could be over for many Niobrara County School District No. 1 students. A new online virtual school is opening this fall for home-schooled students and those looking to supplement a traditional course load.
Sports : Wasilla soccer standout earns chance to play at college level - Frontiersman (Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-30
WASILLA — Tabor Tingstad has spent the last four seasons as a Wasilla Warrior. Now, the Wasilla senior standout hopes to spend the next four as a Corban Warrior.
Home Schooling Your Preschooler
Home Schooling News 2009-04-29
Perhaps your child isn't ready to start elementary school yet, but you're already considering your options for her education, and you're thinking about homeschooling her.
Homeschool open house planned (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-29
All community members interested in the Fairbanks Building Educational Success Together home school and correspondence program are invited to attend an open house.
Shawnee outlasts visitors (The Shawnee News-Star)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-29
Cale Young was hit by a pitch with two outs in the seventh inning Tuesday night, lifting Shawnee to an 8-7 victory over the Oklahoma City Broncos at Memorial Park. The Broncos, a homeschool squad, netted three runs in the top of the seventh to forge a tie at 7. Drew Davis led off the SHS seventh with a walk and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Tyler Wilburn. Walks to Chris Lewis and ...
After several detours, pianist returns to music (Everett Herald)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-29
Mary Munson loved to play school when she was a kid. "I created elaborate seating charts, grade sheets and homework assignments," Munson said. "I would even copy the encyclopedia so I would have something to grade."
Homeschool open house planned in Fairbanks (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-29
All community members interested in the Fairbanks Building Educational Success Together home school and correspondence program are invited to attend an open house.
Carnival of Homeschooling: No Child Left Inside
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-04-28
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Carnival of Homeschooling: No Child Left Inside </h3><br />Hosted this week by Susan at Corn and Oil.<br /><blockquote>Welcome to the Carnival of Homeschooling: No Child Left Inside edition. <br />Does that No Child Left…. phrase sound vaguely familiar to homeschoolers? It might, as it relates to the controversial No Child Left Behind federal law. Requirements from the 2001 federal No Child Left Behind law have been perceived as sacrificing areas such as science, in order to spend more time on high-stakes test subjects. Some field trips and time devoted to outdoor learning activities were cut. Homeschoolers can celebrate that we generally do not have that mandated problem.<br />The No Child Left Inside Coalition celebrates their "historic legislation introduced on Earth Day". April is designated as No Child Left Inside Days. <a title='Corn and Oil » Carnival of Homeschooling: No Child Left Inside' href='http://www.eduwrit.com/blog/?p=1315'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/3879254-8548732783569277334?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Election hijacked, conservative students claim (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-28
A team of conservative student leaders at California's American River College who adopted resolutions in support of traditional marriage and against a pro-homosexual "Day of Silence" plans to challenge the results of a student body election that appears to have installed a new "change-themed" team of leaders.
The decline and fall of private education (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-27
There's something the U.S. government doesn't want you to know. And it's come out again in the new Heritage Foundation report on education. It conveys that the general public is increasingly dissatisfied with public schools, with a rising number opting for private education.
SPEAK UP: Is homeschooling for you and your kids? (Beaumont Enterprise)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-26
A Texas education expert suggests tougher economic times will force some parents to choose homeschool for their children. In Southeast Texas, the increase in parents taking on the job of educating their own kids is due to a lack of confidence in the public school system. Is homeschooling a viable education option?
Independence: Speakers will address homeschool options (The Sun Courier)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-25
The Northern Ohio Coop will host "Future Options for Your Homeschooled Teen" information night from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday at the Independence Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 6361 Selig Drive, Independence. Guest speakers will include Larry Dorazio, a representative...
School focused on autistic children to open in Henderson (Las Vegas Sun)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-25
Southern Nevada's first school for children with high-functioning autism has found a home in Henderson. After searching for months for an affordable place to open a school, founders of The Achievement Academy will open the doors at the DJ Community Christian Academy, 95 S. Arroyo Grande Blvd., near which is Valle Verde Drive.
Caring for caregivers: Program aims to help people raising relatives’ kids (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-25
Taking care of someone else's child can leave you feeling overwhelmed, alone and wondering where to turn for help. That is where the Relative Caregivers Program comes in.
CHESO to hold free homeschool information workshop Saturday (Altus Times)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-24
Christian Home Educators of Southwest Oklahoma will hold a free Homeschool Information Workshop beginning at 9:3 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at the Martha Road Baptist Church. The workshop coincid...
Andy Staples: Criticism of Jeremy Tyler is unfair (Sports Illustrated)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-24
The reaction to the news of California high schooler Jeremy Tyler's plan was as predictable as it was tired. The New York Times reported Thursday that Tyler, a 6-foot-11 junior at San Diego High, plans to skip his senior year in high school to play professionally in Europe. In two years, when his high school class is one year past graduation, he'll return to the U.S. and enter the NBA draft.
Parents: Required sex ed violates daughter's rights (WorldNet Daily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-23
Parents of a school-age girl in Germany who were convicted and fined for refusing to allow her to take a mandatory sex-ed class and preventing her from participating in a required "body" play are appealing their case to the European Court of Human Rights.
Man's community-minded initiatives praised (Journal & Courier)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-23
A Lafayette parent whose leadership helped open up team sports to home-schooled children was honored Wednesday as the newest recipient of the Journal & Courier's George Award.
Opting out: Why one parent chose to educate her children at home
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-04-22
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Opting out: Why one parent chose to educate her children at home</h3><br /><blockquote>SIX-YEAR-OLD Ismail Iftikhar doesn’t go to school – he’s not playing truant or been excluded, in fact, he’s a good boy who is literally at the top of his class.<br /><br />For Ismail is being home-educated, and each day at 11am he settles down with his books and is led through his studies by his mum, Sahida Bano. <a title='Opting out: Why one parent chose to educate her children at home - News - Oldham Advertiser' href='http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1108603_opting_out_why_one_parent_chose_to_educate_her_children_at_home'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/3879254-1607551534686135660?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Vote on Tebow bill scheduled (The Shelby County Reporter)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-20
The bill that would allow homeschoolers the opportunity to try out for a public school athletic team or band will be up for vote Wednesday morning in the Alabama Senate Education Committee.
Entertainment Calendar, April 18, 2009 (The Muskegon Chronicle)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-19
The 54th Annual Ludington Optimist Youth Chess Tournament, registration, 9 a.m., games start, 10 a.m., Ludington High School Cafeteria, 508 N. Washington, Ludington. Entry, free. For details, call 843-8579.
Student resolution objects to 'gay' promotion (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-18
Students at a community college in California have adopted a resolution condemning the pro-homosexual "Day of Silence" event held in public schools as a "propaganda and intimidation tactic which seeks to suppress dissent, such as has happened in fascist regimes and in the former Soviet Union."
Death threats target opponents of 'gay' promotion (WorldNetDaily)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-18
At least one pro-family organization that has opposed the pro-homosexual "Day of Silence" is being targeted with hate e-mails and telephone calls, including suggestions that officials go and kill themselves.
Area calendar 04/19-04/23 (The Pantagraph)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-18
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Mason: Home schooling: The dark side
Home Schooling News 2009-04-16
Some folks live their lives bounded by the philosophy of digging, or rather when youre in a hole you should stop said activity.
Homeschooling: Roanoke-Salem Christian Co-op: Friends, Family & Fun
HSLDA | In The News 2009-04-15
Amazing video is related to homeschooling after all
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-04-15
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Amazing video is related to homeschooling after all</h3>I really wanted to blog about this amazing video but alas, this is a blog about homeschooling, not popular culture. However, Henry of <a href='http://whyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2009/04/lessons-from-susan-boyle.html' target='_blank'>Why Homeschool posted about this as a lesson for life</a>. Great tie-in Henry!<br/><br/>Please watch the video before you read Henry's post The effect will be much greater the less you know about it.<br/><br/><div><a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY' target='blank'><img src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uX7yrGtdLjw/SeamZ5mVIcI/AAAAAAAAADA/4b5lqsMswgs/%5BUNSET%5D.jpg?imgmax=800' style='max-width: 800px;'/></a></div><br/><blockquote>Britains Got Talent has Susan Boyle as one of their contestants. She has a dream to be a professional singer. Susan is 47, a bit overweight and not real attractive. She's never been married, never even been kissed. She cared for her sick mother for years. <a title='Why Homeschool: Lessons from Susan Boyle' href='http://whyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2009/04/lessons-from-susan-boyle.html'>Read more...</a></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/3879254-8106787893513581785?l=homeschoolbuzz.com'/></div>
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Home schooling, together
Home Schooling News 2009-04-15
A cooperative effort for homeschool families who meet on the eastside has experienced so much success that organizers find themselves having to turn people away.
Bishops Park School boycott group to fight on for choice
Home Schooling News 2009-04-14
A PARENT refusing to send her son to a failing school said a A 10,000 grant for home schooling would not go far.
Morning greeting and video from Justin Schneider (The Herald Bulletin)
Yahoo! News Search Results for homeschool 2009-04-14
Today, Anderson Community Schools will meet to discuss school closings. Plus, Gary Lakey, an Anderson man convicted in a global pornography ring, will be sentenced April 14 in Federal Court. And East Side Church of God plans to create a homeschool cooperative.
H.J. Res. 42—Proposing a Parental Rights Amendment
HSLDA | Legislation Watch 2009-04-14
Carnival of Homeschooling - Peter Rabbit Edition
HomeSchoolBuzz.com 2009-04-14
content type="html"><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><h3>Carnival of Homeschooling - Peter Rabbit Edition</h3><br />The carnival is hosted this week at <a target='_blank' href='http://www.homeedmag.com/resources/3729/carnival-of-homeschooling-peter-rabbit-