Homeschoolers’ freedoms in the UK are being threatened, and it’s a serious problem. The problem is an over-zealous government that does not take its citizens or their opinions in account when making laws or policies. It is a threat against democratic process, and could strip UK homeschoolers of many of the rights that every other parent would continue to keep.
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My approach to researching educational options was to focus on what the actual results were, and figure out best way to get the results we wanted. Taking that approach, I was forced to admit homeschooling is simply one of the best ways to achieve a “good” liberal, scientific, worldly education, if that’s truly what a family wants to achieve. Anyone who has an open mind, and looks at the actual evidence will come to this conclusion too, simply because that’s what the facts point to, regardless of what we might want the truth to be.
We’re not going to see any true educational reform under Arne Duncan. If you want real reform, homeschool.
Some of the great resources I picked up while at the JPL Open House.
In The News, Politics »
A UK-wide recommendation to highly regulate and “oversee” homeschoolers is garnering overwhelmingly negative reactions from the homeschooling community.
It’s hard to know what’s really going on since we are so far away here in the US, and we only see what’s in the news (and on a few blogs). So I did some searching around to see where I could get the best information.
This blog, called Dare to Know is the best I’ve found. It has a complete summary of the recommendations (very scary). It has commentary and discussion about what …
In The News, Person-Inspired Learning »
I’m not writing about Daniel Hauser being homeschooled and can’t read. This is why.
Reading »
Every year, Barnes and Noble has a summer reading program. Children in grades 1-6 are eligible.
Education News, In The News »
With all the schools closing across the US, where are all these kids spending their day? And what happens to all those required school hours? And how to the kids keep up with test prep?
Advice for Newbies, Worry »
Grace emailed me with a question about mom making money and homeschooling. I emailed her my experience, but I thought that she’d benefit from a wide range of opinions. Can you help Grace think of ways to make money while homeschooling?
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I’m looking forward to getting away. I’m not looking forward getting away from the kids or the hubby per se, but to spend some time with myself and with other women without being distracted by making meals, cleaning, and driving around.
Education News, In The News, Parenting, Socialization »
Gender rules being taught on the school yard from bullies. Put this in the “Thank God I’m homeschooling” category.
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