Are Less School Days Better?
If you ask any child if less school days are better than more, obviously, the answer is going to be Yes! But for many parents and educators, the question is starting to be raised on whether the typical 5-day school week is actually effective or not. The Open...
Creating Online Courses
Homeschooling or in-home learning can be exciting! You may be wondering how to even begin theprocess! But don’t worry, there are multiple ways to make the most of this exciting way to learn andforming great online classes is just one small way to get the ball rolling....
Your Teen’s College Essay
It may feel like your teen just entered high school and already they are advancing year after year. If they are interested in college, it is always best to start tackling those college admission essays sooner rather than later, as well as these pointers for a stellar...
Celebrating Holi
Educating not only your children but also yourself about other country’s holidays and celebrations is a great way to learn about the world. It teaches your children to have a more open mind to other cultures and belief systems, and helps them realize that the world...
Opposing Viewpoints: Teachers
As parents, we are constantly striving to make the lives of our children a great experience. Whether this is in their home life or school life, we want to make things easier and more engaging, letting them have fun with their younger years. School can always throw a...
Standardized Testing Update 2024
A BRIEF REVIEW Since late in 2019, there have been some strange quirks in terms of standardized testing requirements for college entrance purposes. Some years, tests were required by most colleges. Some years, tests were not required at all for many colleges,...
Getting the Most Out of In-Home Learning
If you are homeschooling your children or child, you may feel like there are tons of resources available for teaching methods, curriculum, and more. How do you narrow it down while also knowing that your children are receiving the correct line of learning? The...
THE HOMESCHOOLING BOOM IN AMERICA – WILL IT LAST?
By now, we’re all informed of the fact that the forced 2020-21 “school at home” protocol precipitated a huge spike in the number of US registered homeschoolers. We’re also well aware that the increased numbers have held fast, with a slight decrease after public school...
Teacher Shortages Increasing
This past school year has seen a record amount of shortages hitting throughout a lot of the United States. Many schools were struggling to hire before the start of the 2023 school year, and not just teachers. Depending on your situation, you may already be...
Celebrating Chinese New Year
Whether you homeschool your children or not, it is always fun to discuss other country’s holidays and beliefs with your kids. It can be far to easy to get wrapped up in our own little world and not think about what other celebrations are happening either in the moment...
Homeschool and School at Home Resources
Global Student Network
Global Student Network’s mission is to offer the highest quality online curriculum available to homeschooling families. GSN offers a wide range of online curriculum options. We have over 2000 course offerings including Honors, AP®, World Languages, and Career and Technical Education courses.
International Virtual Learning Academy
IVLA is an accredited online private school that allows students to choose their own educational path while meeting the expectation of a larger future. IVLA provides experiences beyond the traditional classroom; allowing students the freedom to meet their personal goals.
Equip Christian Academy
Equip Christian Academy is an accredited, online private Christian school serving students in grades K-12. Equip is devoted to providing each student an outstanding faith-based education. We are dedicated to supporting families that want their children to have an exceptional, accredited, academic experience from home.