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Turns Out, Homeschooled Kids Really Are Smarter Than Their Public School Peers

Ronda Bowen
Categories : Homeschooling methodologies

A Canadian study has shown that kids who are homeschooled are, on the whole, smarter than kids who attend public school. These findings are not …

Why I Pulled my Son Out of Public School & Made the Decision to Homeschool

Ronda Bowen
Categories : Homeschooling methodologies

I have a lot of beefs with public school - even though some of my good friends teach public school. It’s a great place for some kids. However, …

Homeschool Co-ops: A Resource for Parents

Lori Soard
Categories : Homeschool teaching techniques & tips

Learn how homeschool co-ops can fill the gap in a parent’s own knowledge base. These tips will help you learn the basics of starting and joining …

Getting Organized for Successful Homeschooling

Liz Ackerman
Categories : Homeschool teaching techniques & tips

Whether you are a new homeschooler trying to move from overwhelmed to organized, or a veteran who would like some fresh ideas, this series of articles …

A Guide to Homeschooling Kids with Special Needs

Tere Scott
Categories : Homeschool teaching techniques & tips

Many parents find homeschooling a child with special needs provides the right amount of structure and attention for that child to thrive. Of course, …

Is Unschooling Getting a Bad Reputation?

Jennie Dalcour
Categories : Homeschooling methodologies

Unschooling has the reputation for being a lazy option for parents. Although this method is very different from structured home education, unschooling …

Guide to Homeschool Testing: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Lisa King
Categories : Homeschool regulations & legal issues

What tests are mandatory for homeschoolers? Why do parents voluntarily assess thier children? Use this handy guide to answer all your questions about …