Education Innovator Seeks Homeschooling Answers

Open minded and seeking answers, Jessica Smock, a Boston University doctoral candidate in education policy. has been discussing and learning about homeschooling since she posted her mid-January blog question: 10 Thoughts about Homeschooling by an Educator (And Why I’m Still Worried) Please … Continue reading

Lost Promise

Last week, I wrote a HEM News & Commentary post:  Aaron Swartz – Prodigy and Freedom Fighter Dies. I've met so many kids in the homeschooling community who could be Aaron.  I know they're in the schools too, but the particular gifts … Continue reading

Family’s Great Adventures – The Places They’ve Been, The People They’ll See

Who needs attachment parent explainin' from the likes of Time magazine and their marketing skills?  Parents who like hanging out with their kids understand how this works.  (Even though there have been wonderful responses from logical people.) From the Post and … Continue reading

Carnival of Homeschooling – Passages

2011 will be our family's last full year of homeschooling. Our youngest have steadily moved into their own educational goals and motivations.  Their plan was always implanted with great fun such as zoo adventures, jamming with friends and traveling.  Definitely … Continue reading