September 13, 2006

Homeschool News – German Mother Arrested for Homeschooling

German Mother Arrested for Homeschooling
In Austria parents are entitled to homeschool during a one year trial period, after which the authorities decide whether the parents are allowed to continue …

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September 12, 2006

Homeschool News – More Parents are Dissatisfied With Public Schools

Dissatisfied With Public Schools, More Families Turn To Homeschooling
Northwest Arkansas News – There were at least 1. 1 million of them in 2003, according to federal figures, and perhaps more than 2 million now, according to home-school advocates. According to the AP story, 72 percent of home-schooling parents who participated in a federal

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September 10, 2006

Homeschool News – eBay alternatives found by homeschoolers 

eBay alternatives found by homeschoolers 
The owners of a magazine targeting homeschoolers’ needs say they are disappointed eBay stopped allowing the sales of homeschool curriculum teacher’s guides, but there are alternatives.

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September 6, 2006

Homeschool News – Children’s Attitudes Improve & Grades Rise When Homeschooled

Children’s Attitudes Improve & Their Grades Rise When Homeschooled
When children get in alternative schools or homeschool not only do thier grades go up their attitudes change for the better, my children are living proof. So some people really should be quiet while the rest of us do what is best for our children.

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September 3, 2006

Homeschool News – Homeschooling, Can I Do It?

Homeschooling, Can I Do It?
Today, there are many options when it comes to homeschooling. These options include low-cost Internet private schools that take most of the homeschooling responsibility off parents’ backs. …

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August 27, 2006

Homeschool News – Homeschool Workshop in Fergus Falls, MN

Homeschool Workshop in Fergus Falls, MN
A “Considering Homeschooling Workshop”, sponsored by the Fergus Falls area homeschool support group WATCH (Wisdom Attained Through Christian Homeschooling), is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug.12, at Good Shepherd Church, 515 Western Ave in Fergus Falls.

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August 26, 2006

Homeschool News – Article on 3 Homeschooling Families in Tyler, Texas

Excellent Article on 3 Homeschooling Families in Tyler, Texas
Not all Smith County school-age children are rushing by car or bus to get to classes on time. When it comes to learning, there’s no school like home, members of three Smith County families said.

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August 19, 2006

Homeschool News – Boom in home-schooling expected

Boom in home-schooling expected
Nanaimo News Bulletin,  Canada - Aug 10, 2006… The Education Ministry changed how it funds home-schooling in June. School districts now get slightly more funding for every distance …

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August 18, 2006

Homeschool News – Home schooling offers a variety of options 

Home schooling offers a variety of options 
I wonder what parenting was like without the Internet. Parents, of course, had their instincts, books, each other, pediatricians and their own parents to rely upon.

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August 13, 2006

Homeschool News – Local author speaks to homeschoolers 

Local author speaks to homeschoolers 
SHEDD For one neighbor, it was a chance to spread her message. For another, it was a way to unite two homeschool groups.

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