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Articles on Homeschooling |
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See also: NPR's All Things Considered did a three-part series on homeschooling. Read about the three families they interviewed and listen to a recording of the programs. Homeschooled kids win the national spelling bee. A past Teacher of the Year, John Taylor Gatto explains, ironically, what he feels is wrong with public schools. New York Times article from 1998 touches on homeschooling over the internet, new trends in why people are homeschooling and other issues. Some advice from a classical-homeschooling mom on how to avoid burn-out. |
Approaches to
Homeschooling:
Once you decide to homeschool, the next question is: how? How do you feel your children will best learn? What method will be the easiest for you, as the teacher? Explore the options from traditional schooling methods to unschooling. Links to materials suppliers for each approach. |
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| The History of Homeschooling in
Wisconsin:
Homeschooling in Wisconsin went through three stages, or waves, based on what the main reason was for homeschooling during each period. Find out what influenced the development of homeschooling and homeschool law in Wisconsin. |
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| Ten Things to
Bear in Mind While Homeschooling:
Some unsolicited advice from yours truly, a homeschooling mom of seven years--don't let burn-out get the best of you. Keep your focus and your sense of humor. |
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| Timetable for New
Homeschoolers:
How do I ever begin? Here is a checklist for beginning homeschoolers, from filing form PI-1206 to signing up for your first conference. |
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| What about
Socialization?
There is often a commonly-held stereotype that homeschooled children are shy and isolated from the real world. People often assume that children will not be able to learn how to function successfully in society unless they proceed through the usual public school experience. Research, however, has generally concluded just the opposite. Also, links to more on socialization. |
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| Wisconsin Homeschool
Law:
What are the requirements? Do you have to be a certified teacher to homeschool? Are you required to test your children? Find out what the Wisconsin homeschooling law is and what you need to do to comply with it.
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