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Homeschooling is often misunderstood. Many people question the quality of homeschool educations and how they'll be affected by never attending public school. But did you know that: 1. Homeschool children go on to higher education and college than their public school peers? 2. That homeschool children get better grades than their public school peers? 3. Graduation of homeschoolers is significantly higher than their public school peers? 4. That homeschool curriculum is more accurate and timely than the out of date textbooks and curriculum given to their public school peers? 5. More than 95% of homeschoolers are more able to recognize and speak authoritavly on issues of government and politics than their public school counterparts who only have 55% comprehension? In my opinion, public school are not failing, they have failed. It is our job as responsible parents to be able to make sure that our children have adequate resources to secure for them the education they need and deserve. Homeschool is an option and one that was right for us. |
School in a Box…Hi this is Paige’s mom. Yes, you get to hear from everyone today. That’s what they called it. “School in a box” and I have to tell you, as a mother I wasn’t that impressed initially. A bunch of DvD’s and CD’s didn’t equate – in my mind – a quality education. I complained to Ken that we had wasted our money and that we needed to find a new place to enroll Paige. He gave me that look he gives when he knows I’m about to start throwing couch cusions at him and suggested we give it three weeks to see how it works out. Fine
I said. We’ll give it three weeks then we are sending her to the But
something happened. Paige took up the homeschooling almost right away. She was
very engaged and when she went to the co-op classes she participated with
enthusiasm. What made me happy was that the curriculum they offered was much
better than their private school counterparts. What
You Need…
Homeschool
curriculum can be narrow, depending on where you live and what the state
requirements are for your child’s education. Most curriculum is given electronically or online these days and comes from various sources which is great for me and for Paige. I have the benefit of having a prepared lesson for the day – or week – with a study plan and she receives a multi-media presentation that she can interact with. What also surprised me was the varied ways in the categories that they could choose from. Just like a “real” high school we were able to tailor an education around her interests which included French, philosophy, computers and technology, and European history. I have to admit that I was dubious when this all started, but now I am a believer. I would just warn any parent that when they start it’s important to find the reputable companies and develop a learning plan for your child before you jump into it. Paige’s Mom, -Madeline |
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