Tag Archives: homeschooling in the news

Homeschooler’s Book Hits the Big Screen

Have you read the book Eragon? Did you know that was written by Christopher Paolini–a homeschool graduate? Even more impressive, it was written by a homeschooler who graduated at the age of 15!! He explains in an interview that he had graduated, but because he was 15 he didn’t have a job and his parents didn’t think it wise to send him off to college at such a young age. He didn’t have anything else to do in the rural Montana mountains but write a book! When Kids Have No Boundaries I am constantly amazed at what my own children … Continue reading →

Uneducated Unschoolers on the Loose

I will readily admit that I do not subscribe to the method of home schooling known as “unschooling.” With that said, I will also readily admit that in homeschooling–all roads lead to Rome. Part of the beauty of homeschooling is that families are allowed to choose the methods that work best for them. Methods take into account personalities of parents, the learning style of children and even dad’s work schedule! So even though we don’t do the “unschooling” thing, I can readily see many families who do–and are doing it well! Apparently though, not everyone thinks unschooling is acceptable. There … Continue reading →

Home Schools Run by Well Meaning Amateurs: Part 2

If you’re just joining us, we are discussing this article, written by our custodian friend David who thinks that homeschooling is a bad idea. David has already said that teachers have the training necessary to teach kids and parents. . .well, we do not. Despite the fact the teachers themselves don’t feel confident in their training to handle various situations; David the custodian does! David further points out that kids need experienced teachers. Teachers with the right training and the right experience. I am wondering if part of this elite group of experienced teachers would include graduates from the New … Continue reading →

Home Schools Run by Well Meaning Amateurs: Part 1

I was searching for something to blog on when I came across this article from the NEA. In big bold letters it claims, “Schools with Good Teachers are Best Suited to Shape Young Minds.” It summarizes why, in this man’s opinion, homeschooling is simply a bad idea. Our friend, David the custodian at a public school in Illinois, says that teachers have the right training and are the best prepared to teach our children. Parents simply don’t have enough knowledge to teach in all academic areas. What’s interesting is that public school teachers don’t agree: 71% of school teachers felt … Continue reading →