‘GUEST VOICES ON BOARD’ Archives
You Have to Be Taught to Hate By Mary McCarthy
You Have to Be Taught to Hate By Mary McCarthy Help with my persuasive essay against homeschooling? So for school I have to do a persuasive essay against homeschooling. (I do NOT think homeschooling is a good idea.) … My three arguments for why homeschooling is bad are: -It isolates children from the real world -Parents may not be as [...]
Is It Legal to Homeschool Other Peoples’ Children? By Carol Topp, CPA
Is It Legal to Homeschool Other Peoples' Children? By Carol Topp, CPA As a CPA that advises homeschool leaders, I am often asked if it is legal to homeschool other people's children. There are many ways to homeschool, from a completely home-based education to some sort of shared teaching through a homeschool co-op, on-line class or private [...]
Special Needs Children: Better Off at Home? By Michele Wolf
Parents at the Helm, I'm happy to introduce to you our newest guest commentator, Michele Wolf. Michele is the creator of Intellego Unit Studies, a collection of wonderful resources enjoyed by many homeschooling families! She is also Mom to a special needs child, and today she shares with you her thoughts on public education's response to special [...]
Hoist Up Your Red Flag and Be Wary by Mary McCarthy
Hoist Up Your Red Flag and Be Wary by Mary McCarthy You know, anyone can write up anything and put it on the Internet. Sometimes it is self-serving. When it comes to homeschooling there are several competing interests that vie for your education dollar. They will misinform you if it serves their purpose to separate you from your cash, [...]
Family Water Experiments: Make a Splash!
Becky Rupp's "Make a Splash!" is now available on Parent at the Helm's Resource Page - just click "Resources" link at the top of the home page! Becky originally prepared this collection of interesting water experiments for presentation to Vermont libraries. Now your family can have fun, get wet, and learn - just in time for summer! Please [...]
