Homeschoolers hear all kinds of well-meant questions about their education choice. From parent qualifications to missing out on playing sports, concerns from others pepper homeschool families regularly. But, there is one question that every homeschooling family hears, probably so often that they can see it coming before the words are even spoken. The Big “S”
“Not until you finish your homework.” “I want you to finish your dinner and get right to work on your homework.” “Is your homework done? Then, no, you get up those stairs and finish first.” We’ve all heard something similar from our mom, dad, or caretaker. Homework is a big staple of the American
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over a case involving a former Washington state public high school football coach who refused to stop holding postgame prayers on the field. In the case, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, former coach Joseph Kennedy believes that the district violated his First Amendment rights by asking him
The world is a brilliant conglomeration of information, skill, industry, and communication. Productivity in such a complex world requires an educated and motivated population. As a parent, you want to make the most of the short window of time dedicated to your child’s formal education so they can venture out into the complexity with
Imagine you’re back in school. It’s your hardest school year ever. Your feet twitch, energy coursing through your legs. You wish you could just take a few minutes to walk around a bit, or maybe even run. Perhaps you’re frustrated or discouraged. Or maybe you just can’t seem to concentrate. Are you anxious about something?
“I’m a military spouse living in a brand new state. When we moved here, I knew that we would want to educate our children at home, but I was terribly unfamiliar with the laws here. I talked with several homeschooling families in our new area, and it took me a while to nail down the
Advocating for parents’ rights in school, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently amended a bill to require an early election for Loudoun County’s school board. Initially, the bill forced all nine members to have elections in November 2023, with four members serving four-year terms and the other five members serving two-year terms. But Youngkin believes the
Sleep deprivation, depression, and suicide rates all have one common root: screens and other technology. Today, Brad Huddleston concludes his interview about the dangers and advantages of technology with helpful tips on conquering digital use and turning it to our advantage. Brad is an internationally respected speaker, consultant, teacher, and author
It’s been one of those mornings. Somehow, the alarm didn’t go off, and the dog literally ate your kid’s homework. Some evil black magic transferred an astounding amount of an unknown substance onto your middle child’s school clothes, and their backup is in the washer. You can’t find the keys, and the toddler bumped his
“Eighty-four percent (84%) of voters believe that parents should be able to see all curriculum plans and materials for classes their children take,” reports NewsMax, citing a national survey conducted by Scott Rasmussen. It’s a shocking statistic, but it’s easily explained when we look at parents’ concern today for their children’s education. Worries over radical
