In the United States, formal schooling typically begins around the age of 5 when most of society marches their little peanuts off to kindergarten and compulsory schooling begins. The legal requirement for schooling in most states continues until the ages of 16-18 (varies by state). … Read More »Homeschooling and the Elephant in the Room…. Curriculum!
Before we dive right into a discussion about the history of education in America, I’d love to make one point crystal clear. Educators in our country are doing their absolute best to serve our kids. They are putting their heart and soul… and, in many… Read More »Understanding the History of the American Education System
According to the Washington Post, “Homeschooling is now the fastest-growing form of education in the U.S.” I vividly recall the start of my homeschooling journey many years ago and feeling like I was “jumping off a cliff without a parachute.” As a veteran homeschool parent,… Read More »Four Essential Steps for New or Prospective Homeschoolers
