The "We Stand for Homeschooling Statement and Resolution” is a grassroots effort created by an ad hoc group of homeschoolers from all over the United States. The list of original signers includes homeschoolers and their allies from diverse religious, political and philosophical perspectives. The list is also geographically diverse. This statement addresses the issue of state control of homeschooling and the growing movement of using government funding to run emerging educational programs. You can read the statement and add your name to it at this website.
Featuring articles from the back issues of The Charlotte Mason Monthly, a newsletter published monthly since 1999. Includes information on narration, nature study, developing good habits, scheduling, reader tips, and more. Helpful to homeschoolers are special sections on using Charlotte Mason's ideas and techniques in an individual home environment.
When your kids memorize poetry, you know they are learning vocabulary, spelling, reading skills, and grammar. All they know is that it’s fun. This article shares tips on ways to make memorizing poetry fun.
I. There is established the home education advisory council comprising 12 members. Members of the council shall be appointed by the commissioner of education from persons named as follows: (a) Six members nominated by home educator associations organized within New Hampshire. (b) Two members nominated by the department of education. (c) One member nominated by the New Hampshire School Administrators Association. (d) One member nominated by the New Hampshire School Boards Association. (e) One member nominated by the New Hampshire School Principals Association. (f) One member nominated by the nonpublic school advisory council established by the board of education pursuant to RSA 21-N:9, II(f). II. The duties of the council and the terms of office of its members shall be prescribed in accordance with rules proposed by the commissioner of education and adopted by the state board of education pursuant to RSA 541-A. III. The chair of the council shall be elected by the council members from the home educator membership on the council. All vacancies on the council shall be filled in the same manner as that of the original appointment.
Some basic tips for starting a homeschool support group. This article has three parts--be sure to continue on to each part. The first part focuses specifically on how to find other interested parents. Part two discusses how to communicate with the group, conduct meetings, and decide on a direction for the group. The final part of the article addresses the nuts and bolts of support group management--money issues, dealing with difficult people, and delegation.