Homeschooling

Gifts of nearly $126,000 from about 1,200 homeschool families helped to fund Scripture translation in two languages. USA (MNN) -- Today there are more than 2,000 languages that still don't have their own translation of the Bible. Many of these speakers have never heard the message of salvation. Many of them have no idea what Christ did for them when He came to earth as a baby. They have never heard about His sacrifice on the...  

Rosetta Stone Homeschool teaches your student a new language naturally, the same way they mastered their first language. Innovative solutions get them speaking new words, right from the start. Rosetta Stone Homeschool moves forward only when your student is ready–you set the schedule and your student drives the pace. Parent Administrative Tools allow you to formulate lesson plans, [...]  

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...  

According to the Home School Legal Defense Association, Swedish authorities removed a boy from his parents because they homeschooled him.Contributor: Kathryn E. DardenPublished: Dec 22, 2009  

Homeschooled children are like conventionally-schooled kids: you can't group them into one category. Here is a glimpse into the lives of a few homeschooling families living in the Milwaukee area.  

We homeschool so I am constantly teaching my children things but we also have a 2 hour rule.  The children are only allowed to use electronics between 4 and 6 during the week.  The time changes on weekends but it is still only 2 hours a day.  This has taught them to use their imagination much more and one of their favorite things to do is play with their legos.  I think they had 10 different sets on their christmas list this year.  

High-Flying Home-SchoolersA recent Detroit News article, inappropriately titled "Lax home-school laws put kids at risk," states that current Michigan law prevents us from finding out how well home-schooled students are doing academically. Home-schoolers in Michigan aren't required to take standardized tests, as they do in other states, but Michigan home-schoolers sometimes take them voluntarily. The results from these tests are very impressive...  

Thousands of Homeschooling Families will be Attending the MidWest Homeschool ...Christian News Wire (press release)CincinnatiHomeschoolConvention.com) This convention features over 200 of the very best Homeschool curriculum exhibitors in the nation. ...and more »  

Headmistress hosted this week's homeschooling carnival over at The Common Room. Enjoy the carnival! The next carnival will be hosted at Principled Discovery. Submissions are due by Monday at 6 p.m. I look forward to reading your submissions. Carnival of Homeschooling at The Common Room originally appeared on About.com Homeschooling on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 01:43:11.Permalink | Comment | Email this  

Homeschoolers are notorious for supporting each other and helping each other succeed. Get involved with the conversation by visiting the Homeschooling Forum, by joining in blog comments, and by sharing stories and tips about homeschooling. Enjoy these reader interaction links, then share your stories and tips too! Supportive Family? Mixed Emotions I just recently started homeschooling my 5 year old. My Mom and Dad are somewhat supportive. I...  

One of the advantages to homeschooling is the great flexibility that it offers both the student and the parent. That flexibility really flexes its muscles when you take homeschool lesson plans into consideration.Contributor: Abu MonsurPublished: Nov 28, 2009  

Examiner.comHomeschool newsExaminer.comIt's not always easy to keep up with the latest homeschooling information, issues and news. Whether the homeschool news is happening here in Littleton, ...  

It is the end of the school year and my little boy has just finished his kindergarten. He graduated from K2 with a big concert and lots of prizes. On one hand, I am so proud of his achievements because he is indeed a lot advanced than most of his peers. However, I am [...]  

A child's education is one of the most important issues on a parent's mind. It's such a pressing issue that many parents are opting to enroll their children in online homeschooling courses. There are a variety of questionsContributor: Abu MonsurPublished: Nov 28, 2009  

Amazing things the Internet makes possible. Here's an Alabama-based site in which Joel Philips, an electrical engineer and educator, offers online classes for homeschooled kids. He does this because he loves teaching this stuff, says it's often poorly done in homeschooling courses, and because he was an "Edison Trait" kid -- a boy who was driven by studying what he loved, but who struggled in public school because he didn't care for other...