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...
Rising Obesity in School Kids

Rising Obesity in School Kids

Obesity has always been around each generation, but today’s youth is seeing a dramatic uptick. For many children, they spend more time sitting than staying active, resulting in poor health. Keeping your children active and engaged is more important than ever, though,...
Having Real Photos for Your Children

Having Real Photos for Your Children

In such a digital age, it can be hard to forget about Polaroids and what’s changed since our children are now growing up on devices. Although there’s a familiarity of various things from the “yester” years, many children may not understand or feel as connected to...