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Homeschool is one of the alternatives considered by parents and educators to traditional schools. Although its effectiveness has not yet been proven conclusively, there are sectors that champion homeschooling because it provides a much more flexible process that can be adapted to a child’s learning capability. Read full article »

There certainly is an abundance of homeschooling information available and this is a good thing… for the most part… as long as you don’t get bogged down in overload and suffer paralysis by analysis. There are a lot of wonderful articles and tips to help you insure your homeschool success. Read full article »

Home schooling programs vary from state to state in the U.S. As a personal option of parents for their children, the need to comply does not end in enrolling. Parents play a big role in its success. Read full article »

Homeschooling has been on the rise in popularity for many reasons. One of the most important reasons is that you can specifically target your child’s individual educational needs. Focus on their strengths and weakness to give them a quality educational experience, that you will unlikely find in many public schools. A personalized education plan is something very valuable as all children learn differently. Read full article »

If you choose to become a home schooler for the flexibility it allows then you likely value the philosophy that learning does not begin or end when a school bell rings. You understand the necessity and benefits of incorporating learning activities into life as a whole. Read full article »

A brief history of home schooling

During the settlement of this country, home schooling was accepted as the primary means of educating children. Surprisingly, this led to a literacy rate of almost 98%. Of course, as the nation’s population grew, so did the number of schools, both public and religious (private). This trend continued at a growth rate of nearly 15% per year. Read full article »

There are many benefits to homeschooling children: as costs of private schools continue to climb, homeschooling is a more affordable option; homeschooling allows more educational flexibility and can be scheduled conveniently around other family activities; and the curriculum and learning environment can be tailored to suit your child’s individual needs. Read full article »

Homeschooling is one alternative that is becoming really popular these days, growing at about seven to 15 percent every year since it has broken ground several years ago. To date, there are about two million children undergoing the program. Read full article »

The Illinois State Board of Education has approved the state’s first virtual public elementary school, the Chicago Virtual Charter School. The Board acted against State Superintendent Randy Dunn’s recommendation to disapprove the Chicago schools application, as well as against the opposition of the powerful Chicago Teachers Union, by voting a five-to-four approval. Read full article »

When you are researching the homeschooling pro’s and cons one of the subtopics will inevitably be that of the time commitment that is required of the parents who are considering homeschooling. Read full article »