Homeschooling Articles

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 7:47 PM

In home schooling, also known as homeschooling or unschooling, is pretty much just what it sounds like: A school based in the home where the parents guide the children through their homeschooling curriculum. Homeschooling is perfectly legal in most countries and is most widely practiced in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the United Kingdom, and France. It is wise to check with local educational authorities for specific requirements and regulations in your area b... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 6:58 PM

In home schooling is on the rise in the United States and around the world, and many families are happily enjoying the success and satisfaction of teaching their children well. Foundational to this endeavor is homeschooling curriculum and at times choosing the right curriculum can be more challenging than the education itself. One of the challenges that families with kids studying at home face is the cost of acquiring the homeschool curriculum materials, which can be substantial. ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 6:45 PM

More families each year are taking their children out of public schools and home schooling them instead because the parents believe that their children can learn better and faster without the many distractions and negative influences that are part of the package with public school environments. Even though it is often viewed by those in the mainstream as revolutionary or eccentric, the trend toward home schooling is growing and is gaining in popularity and respectability and is winning ov... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 11:57 AM

Someone once said that a child can be educated well with nothing more than a well-stocked library of good books. This is certainly sufficient for some people, but most parents who are tackling the education feel better about having a homeschool curriculum that they can follow to be sure they cover the topics properly. For new homeschooling parents, it can truly seem a daunting task to try to choose the right home schooling curriculum for the needs of the particular family unit and... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 9:53 AM

There are a lot of reasons for which you may be interested in earning a High School Diploma online. There may be a possibility that your house is quite far from the area where there is a school or where it is quite difficult to travel from on a daily basis. Or there could be a situation where you are suffering from some kind of health problem that does not permit you to sit in classrooms to attend lectures day after day. You could also be the kind of person that does not do well in the usual edu... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 10:11 PM

A number of 'returning' students have taken an admirable step to safeguard a successful future by returning back to school to study. On the other hand, the question arises as to what kind of credentials are supposed to be acquired. There are quite a few advantages and disadvantages of acquiring your high school diploma from a traditional high school and an online high school. The advantages of earning an online high school diploma . You get a chance to work at your own s... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 10:09 PM

As public schools continue to struggle with issues of out of control behaviors in overcrowded classrooms, more and more concerned parents are considering what it takes for home schooling to be successful so they can decide if it is the best route for their families. Curriculum is one of the first topics that comes to mind when the topic of homeschooling is discussed. The good news on that subject is that there are ample resources for homeschooling books, course manuals, and lesson plans a... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 9:37 PM

By and large younger generations of urbanized nations quit their school education for running their family or due to their own personal reasons. But they don't realize that their future would be left devoid of any projection if they did so. Education directly impacts job prospects. As per American research; school graduates earn more than the school dropouts. Luckily students nowadays have numerous options, as various accredited schools offer programs to help students complete their school ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 9:35 PM

The students who complete their school education successfully from an accredited college or university in the United States are offered accredited high school diplomas. This diploma has gained a lot of popularity because this is considered to be the minimum educational requirement for any candidate if he or she applies for higher education or a good job. Based on the survey conducted in the United States, a student who has a high school diploma is considered to be capable or earning more as comp... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 7:46 PM

Multiple problems have been on the rise over the last few decades in public education and as a result the number of families who keep their children out of schools for homeschooling has also been on the rise. One of the largest groups of homeschoolers are Christians, who seek to support and defend their values by teaching their children at home because many feel that the standards of morality and conduct are undermined in the public school system. Many other families opt for homes... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 5:58 PM

An increasing trend in the education of children is in-home schooling, and as more people hear about homeschoolers and the unique approach to learning they have, many people are curious to learn more about homeschooling to help them determine if it might be an option that will be beneficial for their family as well. Homeschoolers can be found in just about every corner of the United States, and across the globe as well, from small towns, inner cities, out in rural areas or the average, ev... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 2:16 PM

There are a lot of choices offered to people who are eager to earn a school diploma. In this article we would be discussing the options available. These choices consist of programs that are equivalent to high school, the usual class work, synchronized school enrollment in a college and distance learning. You must be aware that a person who chooses to earn a school diploma makes an important decision as it can bring better career prospects. With better career prospects he would be able to ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jane Saeman @ Thursday, 6th September 2007 @ 1:23 AM

One of the most often heard questions when considering homeschooling is, "Aren't you worried about socialization?" I'm not sure if those questions are truly about socialization, or if they're about socializing. There's a big difference between the two. While this issue of socialization seems to be on the minds of people against homeschooling, those who actually homeschool never give it much thought. They know that their children are not going to suffer by f... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jane Saeman @ Thursday, 6th September 2007 @ 1:20 AM

You've done it! You've made the choice to homeschool your children. But now what? There are different methods of homeschooling: school-at-home, Charlotte Mason, classical, and unschooling, to name a few. If you unschool are you really homeschooling, or is it something else entirely? Unschooling, as it's often called, is one alternative to public school and even homeschooling. Also known as natural learning, independent learning, or child-led learning, unschooling is an a... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jane Saeman @ Thursday, 6th September 2007 @ 1:20 AM

People choose to homeschool for any number of reasons. Some of those reasons include homeschooling for religious reasons, not subjecting their children to many new schools if they move a lot, or having a child with health issues that could be made worse by attending public school. For whatever the reason, homeschooling is a great option. Homeschooling does not have to begin when a child first starts school, you can start a child on their homeschool journey at any point in their school career.... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jane Saeman @ Thursday, 6th September 2007 @ 1:18 AM

If your child is struggling in public school, for whatever reason, and is getting more discouraged as the year progresses. Choosing to homeschool might be a valid option to consider. However, be prepared for a transition period after taking your child out of public school before jumping into homeschooling. If your child is currently in public school, before you withdraw them, you need to determine your state's homeschooling laws. Make sure you meet all of the state's requireme... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jane Saeman @ Thursday, 6th September 2007 @ 12:20 AM

Millions of children in the United States are homeschooled. In fact, Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) projects that this number will reach over 12 million by 2015. The United States Constitution does not have specific laws concerning education; each state governs education and has its own laws concerning homeschooling. So, if you've considered homeschooling your children, you will only have to learn the laws for your individual state. Homeschooling laws vary from stat... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jane Saeman @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 11:41 PM

When you first start thinking about home schooling, you probably wonder if you'll be the only one in your area. However, with the ever increasing number of home schooling families, that is not likely. Finding other home schoolers, however, may not always be easy. You just need to know where to look. One place you will likely find other home schoolers is at local churches. Although all homeschoolers aren't Christians, and it certainly isn't a requirement to home school, ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Bob Bastian @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 10:19 PM

While we find our lives as being hectic there are some aspects which should not be shunted aside. One of these parts to our life is that of our education. For those of us who for various reasons are not able to go through with the traditional educational route there are some great alternatives. One such alternative which can be found is that of home study courses. These courses will allow you to study the subjects that you want. You will find that due to the time limit which is placed on ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Amar Mahallati @ Monday, 27th August 2007 @ 12:55 AM

First, let's get one thing straight. Homeschooling is completely legal. Many parents have concerns regarding homeschooling their children and any legal restriction that may arise. They fear that homeschooling is either illegal or that the homeschooling parent must jump through a series of complicated hoops in order to meet governmental requirements. To some this degree, these fears may be founded, but for the most part, the legal side of homeschooling is simple, at least more simp... more...