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Category Archives: Homeschooling in News
Ralph Nader on Homeschooling
About 2 hours and 3 minutes into an In Depth C-Span interview with Ralph Nader; Nader explains why The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is one of his favorite books. Nader responds that it’s the demonstration of the power of self-education. Nader … Continue reading
Not all homeschool methods use curricula
Oregon’s Statemans Journal had an article about homeschooling, and included some information from a Bloomington support group leader. Not all home school methods use curricula – Choices abound for parents who teach kids themselves “We support one another,” said Shelly … Continue reading
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Tagged Bloomington-Normal homeschooling, child led learning, Crossroads Areas Home School Association, curriculum closet, Helen Hegener, homeschool advocacy, Illinois homeschooling, Janice Hedin, Shelly Nelson, statesman journal
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IL Association of School Boards Releases Homeschool Article
“With no one actually counting and only voluntary testing, no one knows whether the success stories offered by the Lanes, the Nicols, the Bluedorns and the Vanden Bosches are typical of the home schooling experience. And with no accurate numbers, … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling Data, Homeschooling in News, Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Homeschool Requirements, Illinois Homeschooling in News, Illinois Regional Offices of Education, Illinois State Board of Education, Online School, Public Virtual School
Tagged Elizabeth Nicol, Ginger Wheeler, Harvey Bluedorn, IASB, Illinois Home Education, Illinois homeschool, Illinois homeschooling, Illinois Regional Offices of Education, Illinois Virtual High School, ISBE, school socialization, socialization, virtual school
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Non-Public School Policy Developing for Extra-Curriculars
D301 board member clarifies position on home-school athletes This Kane County school district is developing non-public school participation policy in extra-curriculars. “I do not consider them an outsider. It is a difficult situation. They made the choice to home-school their … Continue reading
Illinois School Administrators Pushing for City Daytime Curfews
The Salem City Council will have a second reading (with possible passage) of a Daytime Truancy Curfew Ordinance tonight. Why is the City Council passing a daytime curfew? Because the Regional Superintendent of Education for Region 13 (Clinton, Marion, and Washington … Continue reading
Maryland Gifted Student Denied Homeschool Work Credit
Drew Gamblin, a Maryland public high school student, was homeschooled from 6th grade until he chose the high school experience of “debate team, music, drama and senior prom.” He’s getting more than he bargained for trying to integrate his homeschool … Continue reading
Educational Rigor Prevails: Indian Prairie School District Homeschool Policy
This homeschool policy (705.02: Part-Time Attendance by Private or Home-School Students) was approved unanimously by the Indian Prairie School District 204 on June 22, 2009. From the Beacon Herald: D204 compromises on home-school policy June 25, 2009 By TIM WALDORF … Continue reading