In 1991, shortly after receiving both the New York State and New York City Teacher of the Year Awards, John Gatto resigned to begin a new career as an education reform advocate. In this collection of 16 essays,
Homeschooling Benefits: Children less preoccupied with peer acceptance Most people who have never met a homeschooling family imagine that the kids are socially isolated. But some new research by Brian Ray of the National Home Education Research Institute suggests otherwise. Indeed, Ray's research hel...
Once a parent decides to homeschool their child, one of the first steps is tofile noticewith either the state department of education or the local school district. In some states that will be a one-time notice, as in Florida, or an annual notice, like in New York. Other states, like ...
Q: How does homeschooling in Michigan differ from traditional public school? A: Homeschooling in Michigan allows parents to teach their children at home, choosing their own curriculum and schedule. Homeschooling does not require state testing or certified teachers, unlike traditional public schools. ...
Participation in a co-op is optional. Q: Are homeschoolers in Pennsylvania required to follow a specific curriculum? A: No. Q: Can homeschooled students participate in activities at their local school district? A: Yes. Q: What are the benefits of homeschooling in Pennsylvania? A:...
Participation in a co-op is optional. Q: Are homeschoolers in Pennsylvania required to follow a specific curriculum? A: No. Q: Can homeschooled students participate in activities at their local school district? A: Yes. Q: What are the benefits of homeschooling in Pennsylvania? A:...
As for Social Security, it is a federal program. Generally, kids with disablities are able to draw benefits but there are schooling regulations in order to qualify. Again each state is different. »Recent Posts Another Give Us This Day Scandal ...
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All throughout this style of education there is a focus on obedience and discipline in education. Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto John Gatto has been a teacher for thirty years and is a former recipient of the “New York State Teacher of ...
Homeschooling Regulation Levels By State If You Can Homeschool, Perhaps You Must The 6.8 years of my son's life has gone by fast. In many ways, I wish I could rewind time and relive his younger years all over again. Life speed accelerates the older we get. Homeschooling allows parents...