Choosing to homeschool is a tough decision and often leaves people feeling at a loss as to what to do as far as education goes. There are a few things that you need to know before you go much further, such as what a Letter of Intent is and how to write one. The State…
We all know that field trips are fun- we have all been there. But when you are on the side that you have to plan them, it becomes a bit less fun, and a lot more stressful. It does not really need to be, though, because there are so many fun things out there that…
For students of all ages, field trips provide a relaxing yet educational break from the mundane and the tedious. Homeschoolers, as well as public schoolers, benefit greatly from a fun little excursion every once in a while. The question is, what kind of field trips are out there for Homeschooled kids to do? The nice…
Homeschool has many benefits and most good parents love it because of the sense of control, like I did. When I began homeschooling, I was extrememly frustrated that there were seemingly NO good options for schooling for my kids! Opting to homeschool didn’t seem like much of a choice to me because all other options…
One of the greater accomplishments of the modern era is the widespread access to a K-12 grade education available to all. Public schools are able to educate a higher number of citizens than ever before with the money granted to them by government departments. But wait, if public schools are government-funded, does that make teachers…
Homeschooling is becoming a more popular choice for parents wishing to be more involved in their children’s education and who want to give their children a well-rounded education. However, for a parent who is new to homeschooling, it can be difficult to know how to balance the time spent between each subject. Generally, homeschool students…
Recess is a staple for elementary schools, helping kids to get outside and get some exercise. After a certain point, recess stops being a staple of school life and starts to be a rarity. Most public schools have three 20-minute recess times for kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Then, students have two recess periods…
Most teenagers hate studying and getting them to actually sit down and do their work can feel nearly impossible some days. Do they really need to suffer so much to learn? Teenagers should study less than two hours a day, and less than one if possible. High school students in particular need 8-10 hours of…
Dress codes are meant to provide students with a positive learning experience. Unfortunately, dress codes tend to isolate women and encourage sexist behavior. Dress codes are sexist because they disproportionately target women and encourage the sexualization of women. Sexist dress codes can be fixed by considering input from female students and focusing on limiting offensive…
Most public schools enforce a dress code on students and punish them when they break it. However, dress codes are not perfect. What are the pros and cons of dress codes in public schools? The pros of a public school dress code include limited distractions in the classroom, rival gang fight prevention, and the ability…