Benefits of Homeschooling

Homeschooling to Escape Bullying

Is there anything wrong with deciding to homeschool a child – even temporarily – because she’s being bullied at school? We thought this was a fascinating discussion on whether homeschooling as a response to bullying is a good idea. Our key takeaways from the discussion: 1. The first step should be giving the child tools […]

Thoughts on Standardized Testing

I recently read a very interesting article in Psychology Today, titled Standardized Testing and the Flight to Homeschooling. In the article, Dr. Laura Brodie talks about “a test-prep overdose that cries out for a parent-driven intervention” and adds that “kids spend enormous time memorizing facts for multiple choice tests, and less time writing, reading, forming […]

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