Teacher’s Aides

Teacher’s Aides

It’s easy for parents to forget about another potential rockstar in the classroom besides the teacher, and that’s the teacher’s aide! With so many things to keep track of, you always want to make sure you’re engaging with any and all teacher’s aides and thanking them...
Standardized Testing K to 12 – Update 2023

Standardized Testing K to 12 – Update 2023

The U.S. Department of Education announced in January that “States will not be allowed to cancel federally mandated standardized exams this school year despite the pandemic, though they will be offered significant flexibility in how they give those tests and how (the...
College Entrance Exams –  Update 2023

College Entrance Exams – Update 2023

If you are the parent of a homeschooled student who is a junior or senior in high school, you need to know that standardized college entrance exam requirements have changed substantially. This is true especially for athletes entering college in the fall of 2023....
Should You Homeschool Your Special Needs Child?

Should You Homeschool Your Special Needs Child?

I have a friend who has been homeschooling her 14-year-old autistic son since he was eight years old.  She is an amazing teacher and has dedicated her fulltime schedule to educating her son and working with other learning challenged children.   At the end of this...
Is it Legal to Outsource Homeschooling My Kids?

Is it Legal to Outsource Homeschooling My Kids?

If you’re a new homeschooling parent, the reality of organizing, managing, and having the time to be the actual teacher for your school, can seem like a daunting and overwhelming task. Since the pandemic of 2020 and 2021, homeschool registrations have exploded, and...