Meet Jacob Barnett. His doctors and therapists advised his parents that due to his autism he would never talk. His mother, Kristine Barnett, decided to focus on what Jacob could do rather than what he could not do. Now, at fifteen years old, he attends Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario. Read more.
Articles tagged with: Homeschooling
For you homeschoolers, Tina Hollenbeck has done excellent work in compiling a list of curriculum providers which are remaining independent from the Common Core State Standards. The purpose of the list is for parents’ information, not to pass any judgment upon one curriculum or another, and it is posted on the Educational Freedom Coalition website. See the list.
Those posting the list at this website are not making judgments…..but I will. I recommend avoiding curricula which aligns with the Common Core State Standards; however, I also recommend evaluating any curricula carefully since they may be deficient for some other reason(s).
The Romeike family fled from Germany where they were persecuted for homeschooling. However the US under this administration does not wish to grant them asylum. They were homeschooling for religious reasons, and one would think the US would find that a good reason to defend such seekers of asylum. The case is before the United […]
Dr. Brian Ray of the National Homeschool Education Research Institute (NHERI) has been compiling research on homeschool families and students for many years. Read about his findings.
The Homeschool Legal Defense Association reports on the new figures (for 2010) researched by the National Homeschool Education Research Institute. See the press release.
Some suggested reading about homeschooling. This is not an exhaustive list.
Dr. Dobson´s Answers on Socialization, from the “Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide”