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How Does Homeschooling Benefit Society? GIVEAWAY INCLUDED!

On April 24, Ellison Research released the results of a study revealing America’s opinions regarding different educational options. At the bottom of the list, public schools did not fare well. Homeschooling, it seems, has begun to take its place among recognized and viable educational options. Americans see home schooling...

Common Misuses of Analogy in Homeschool Criticism

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When reading essays and opinions criticizing homeschooling, it does not take very long to be confronted by a number of analogies. Judicious use of analogy can be an effective means of communication. It makes difficult concepts easier to understand, makes writing more interesting and tends to be more persuasive than a simple...

Homeschooling as a matter of public discussion

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Homeschooling as a matter of public discussion The biggest homeschooling news of the past month has, without question, been the reactive mess resulting from the ruling of the California appeals court which said in re. Rachel L. that there was “no Constitutional right to homeschool.” I say reactive very...

Home Education Week

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Next Week, March 30 – April 5, I will be hosting Home Education Week on my blog Principled Discovery. My desire is to bring the deserved appreciation to homeschooling, and would like to give all of you the opportunity to participate in Home Education Week. Modeled after both that most popular of holidays honoring...

In Shadows of the Past: Nebraska homeschoolers stand together

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In Shadows of the Past: Nebraska homeschoolers stand together Nebraska, 1982. Homeschooling fathers were arrested. Mothers fled the state with their children. Small unaccredited schools operating near the border had escape plans including how to get the children across state lines and where to meet parents in case the state...

Mouse and Mom Reviews: Creativity Express

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Welcome to Mouse and Mom Reviews, where my nine year old daughter and I each provide our perspectives on a product or service. If you have any questions for either Mouse or me, feel free to leave a comment and one of us will respond. Mouse Says… Creativity Express is an art computer game. It teaches you about art in a...

Freedom Is Not A Gift; Fighting For Educational Liberty

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Freedom Is Not A Gift; Fighting For Educational Liberty While the nation focuses on the campaign trail leading up to who will be our next president, it is important to take some time to get to know the candidates who will be running for state offices. Whether they are local legislators, judges or candidates for the state Board...

Of Public Education, Politics and Homeschoolers

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Of Public Education, Politics and Homeschoolers Kristin Maguire took her seat on the South Carolina Board of Education in 2000 after being elected by local legislators and was reappointed by the governor in 2004. She was voted chairwoman-elect in December, a position that likely would have not gained so much attention were it...