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Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten. |
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- B.F. Skinner |
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Some Practical Advice for New Homeschoolers |
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Homeschool Central |
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The thought of homeschooling your children may seem quite overwhelming at first. There are so many questions going through your head. Where do I get curriculum, what curriculum should I use, can I really do this, and of course what about socialization? Let me put your mind at ease. It's not as difficult as it looks.
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How to Ruin Your Kid's Summer Vacation |
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Kate Moses |
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If your children could tell you what they really want to do for vacation, you might find out that your meticulous plans to keep them occupied this summer is all for naught.
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Homeschoolers: Estimating Numbers and Growth |
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National Institute on Student Achievement, Curriculum, and Assessment, U.S. Department of Education |
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Homeschooling is the education of school-aged children under their parents' general monitoring, and it replaces full-time attendance at a school campus. Some homeschooling children enroll part time at a campus-based school, or share instruction with other families, but most of their educational program is under the direct oversight of parents. While many activities take place in the home, parents often draw on their community, neighboring institutions, and travel opportunities to complete the program. |
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CM-Waldorf |
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This list is designed for those interested in the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling with a Waldorf twist. Topics for discussion will be geared towards combining these two approaches successfully, and any other related issues. |
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