Do’s & Don’ts with Poisonous Animals
Your children at any age can encounter a creature that may be harmful to them if they interact with it, but are your children aware? It is always ideal to remind your children throughout the years about certain poisonous or harmful animals, and how best to avoid any...
Potential Challenges to Online Learning
If your children have made the switch to online learning and love it overall, you are most likely one thrilled parent! No shuttling back and forth to school and coordinating schedules everyday. And even if your children love online learning, there can also be...
A GENERAL SUMMARY OF U.S. HOMESCHOOL REGULATIONS
Homeschooling was illegal in most states right up until the 1980s. By 1989, just Michigan, North Dakota and Iowa still listed homeschooling as a crime. Today, Michigan and Iowa have some of the most relaxed homeschooling regulations in the country. Although...
HOMESCHOOLING IN AMERICA 2024
Since the 1980s when the homeschooling boom first occurred in the U.S., the movement was mostly championed by evangelical Christians. Times have changed. Since that time, the movement has diversified dramatically. Today, many home school families no longer...
THE DECLINE OF READING
By now we’ve all read the bad news about kids’ reading and math skills having fallen back during the pandemic years. It’s not a phenomenon that’s new to the U.S., but it is “new news” that, after months of remote learning, reading scores nationwide have...
How Playtime Is Important for Kids’ Development
We all know the importance of learning for children as they grow up, which is why they attend schooland learn a variety of subjects. But what most of us forget is that even something such as playtime canbecome a learning environment too! Everything your child does can...
POST PANDEMIC: ABSENTEEISM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? The pandemic in the U.S. seems to have ended. It’s time to move forward to new stories. However, there are several post-pandemic outcomes that are manifesting in our lives and deserve a second look. The major post-pandemic education story this week...
American Public Education
The Congressionally-mandated Condition of Education Report “paints a picture of the state of education in the U.S. from early childhood through postsecondary education.” It is an annually produced collection of indicators that examines relationships; shows changes...
When your Kid Wants a Pet
You may be hearing the same phrase over and over from your kids: “When can we get a dog/cat/pet”? And whether you are ready to add a new furry friend to your household or not, it is always a good idea to think about the skills necessary for your kids to interact...
What Your Child Should Know Before Kindergarten
It can be both a fun and emotional ride as your child approaches the start of kindergarten. They are growing up and showing more and more of their personality as the days go by, and soon you’ll be separated by a few hours each week day. What you may not be thinking...
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.