Religion, other factors lead area parents to teach their children at home
By Amy Conkling
The Hutchinson News
aconkling@hutchnews.com
PARTRIDGE - There's a lot that goes on in this little room.
A washer and dryer rest against a wall with clothes scattered across the top.
A table and chairs stand near a second wall, providing just enough space for dinner.
Laundry and dinner aside, the room serves as a classroom, where Tawnya Byarlay and her mother, Melinda Speaker, teach Byarlay's three children for seven to eight hours each day.
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Thursday, October 27, 2005
Probing Question: Why do some people choose to homeschool their kids?
This article which includes dialogue with Penn State University professor of education
J. Daniel Marshall bounces back and forth between the "pros and cons" of homeschooing - ending with a "con" from Prof. Marshall. What is the "tragic loss affecting civic America" if
parents don't send their children to school? More rational, thoughtful, independent Americans?... J. Boswell
The final paragraph of the article:
"While the once-illegal homeschooling trend is indisputably on the rise, Marshall -- while applauding those families who teach their children well -- remains concerned that there may be a societal price paid for this movement. "For these families to dismiss opportunities which can perhaps best be provided through the educational agency of school is a tragic loss which affects everyone who cares about civic America." "
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J. Daniel Marshall is professor of education in the College of Education, and can be reached at jdm13@psu.edu.
Probing Question: Why do some people choose to homeschool their kids?
Thursday, October 27, 2005
By Melissa Beattie-Moss
Research/Penn State
J. Daniel Marshall bounces back and forth between the "pros and cons" of homeschooing - ending with a "con" from Prof. Marshall. What is the "tragic loss affecting civic America" if
parents don't send their children to school? More rational, thoughtful, independent Americans?... J. Boswell
The final paragraph of the article:
"While the once-illegal homeschooling trend is indisputably on the rise, Marshall -- while applauding those families who teach their children well -- remains concerned that there may be a societal price paid for this movement. "For these families to dismiss opportunities which can perhaps best be provided through the educational agency of school is a tragic loss which affects everyone who cares about civic America." "
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J. Daniel Marshall is professor of education in the College of Education, and can be reached at jdm13@psu.edu.
Probing Question: Why do some people choose to homeschool their kids?
Thursday, October 27, 2005
By Melissa Beattie-Moss
Research/Penn State
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
True love and flatter abs - how to navigate Teen magazines
By Nancy Gruver
Even with cable and the Internet, many girls still turn to Seventeen, Cosmo Girl and Teen Vogue for the latest on celebrities, fads, fashion, makeup, music, movies, and other “must-buy” products.
Many of these magazines’ articles -- and ads, which can fill as much as 75 percent of the pages -- prey upon girls’ normal adolescent desire to be popular and attractive. They send the damaging message to girls that they are lacking and need certain products to try to make the grade. And they can have quite an impact: Studies have shown a relationship between reading fashion and beauty magazines and loss of self-confidence and healthy body image in girls.
How can we protect the girls in our lives from these hostile messages? Ban the magazines? I don’t advocate that, even though my daughters eventually banned Seventeen themselves, because they felt depressed after reading it. Teen girls need to make such decisions themselves. Rather than turning Cosmo Girl into forbidden fruit, try this:
(Read entire article by clicking on the title above.)
Even with cable and the Internet, many girls still turn to Seventeen, Cosmo Girl and Teen Vogue for the latest on celebrities, fads, fashion, makeup, music, movies, and other “must-buy” products.
Many of these magazines’ articles -- and ads, which can fill as much as 75 percent of the pages -- prey upon girls’ normal adolescent desire to be popular and attractive. They send the damaging message to girls that they are lacking and need certain products to try to make the grade. And they can have quite an impact: Studies have shown a relationship between reading fashion and beauty magazines and loss of self-confidence and healthy body image in girls.
How can we protect the girls in our lives from these hostile messages? Ban the magazines? I don’t advocate that, even though my daughters eventually banned Seventeen themselves, because they felt depressed after reading it. Teen girls need to make such decisions themselves. Rather than turning Cosmo Girl into forbidden fruit, try this:
(Read entire article by clicking on the title above.)
Monday, October 24, 2005
Home-schoolers give high marks to flexible schedules
Monday, October 24, 2005
By KATLIN RICH
Homeschool Junior
The boom in the popularity of home education might seem curious to some. Why would a teen give up attending a school, complete with friends, teachers and extracurricular activities, to stay home and be instructed by a parent?
"The best part of home schooling is playing video games during lunch break," said a joking Jim Bedsole, a sophomore at Crossroads Christian School, one of several local home-school umbrella groups. "But, really, I like choosing my own electives."
Home education allows students to count hobbies such as martial arts, ballroom dancing, hiking or running a small business as electives on their transcripts. These activities are not offered in traditional schools, yet are as acceptable as cheerleading, track or football.
Read entire article by clicking on the title.
By KATLIN RICH
Homeschool Junior
The boom in the popularity of home education might seem curious to some. Why would a teen give up attending a school, complete with friends, teachers and extracurricular activities, to stay home and be instructed by a parent?
"The best part of home schooling is playing video games during lunch break," said a joking Jim Bedsole, a sophomore at Crossroads Christian School, one of several local home-school umbrella groups. "But, really, I like choosing my own electives."
Home education allows students to count hobbies such as martial arts, ballroom dancing, hiking or running a small business as electives on their transcripts. These activities are not offered in traditional schools, yet are as acceptable as cheerleading, track or football.
Read entire article by clicking on the title.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
From the kitchen table to the lecture hall: Homeschooled students adapt to college life
Note: More on homeschooled students making positive adjustments to college life both
academically and socially...
By Felicia Baskin (Washington University, St. Louis)
On the first day of classes, the grand lecture halls on Washington University's campus amaze many freshmen. Classes of 300 shock students who are accustomed to classes numbering in the low multiples of 10. For some, however, even the act of learning in a classroom is a change.
For senior Cash Carr, the shift was a positive one. In Colorado, Carr had studied with his brother Nick, now a freshman in college, at home. The switch from a classroom of two to an introductory physics course of hundreds was daunting at first, but Carr noted that "it didn't seem like an impersonal setting."
In fact, according to Carr, the only notable difference between the homeschool setting and the classroom setting was the ability "to interact and ask questions, and immediately get an answer."
There is no official program for homeschooled students in the United States, so studies on homeschooling vary widely. Many students' parents serve as teachers, as was the case with freshman Hannah Sharp.
"[Being homeschooled] gave me a great opportunity to become close to my parents," said Sharp.
Frequently, homeschooled students supplement their work at home with classes at local colleges.
Junior Katherine Martin, a Missouri native, had the opportunity to take classes at Washington University during her senior year of high school, which she said "eased [her] into a college atmosphere of learning."
Sophomore Robyn Haas, however, relied entirely upon home-based coursework for the 10 years before college. Having a set class schedule was noticeably different from the structure of classes at home, where she was able to determine the order of her subjects and the time spent on each subject.
As a result of planning their own academic schedules in the past, homeschooled students at Wash. U. have found that their time management skills are well-tuned for college.
"Even before college I had to figure everything out on my own," said Haas.
For Carr, reserving time for school work is also not a problem.
"Finding time to do things is actually a lot easier," said Carr. "There aren't as many distractions… it's just me and the homework."
While in high school, homeschooled students have access to just as many extracurricular distractions as students in local schooling programs. Both Haas and Martin were active participants in Girl Scouts and interacted with children from other schools in local youth organizations.
Like Haas and Martin, Sharp was involved in a local homeschooling network. She even coordinated the homeschooling conference for her home state of California. Homeschooling networks coordinate field trips, sports and even dances for homeschooled children living in the area.
Carr's family home is 20 miles from the nearest town, so "there weren't a lot of other kids [his] age around."
Yet, Carr's weekly schedule involved four days in a nearby mountain range, practicing with a competitive skiing team. Teammates were actually quite jealous of Carr's schooling situation, because he didn't have to engage in the "political games" of requesting time off from teachers for ski races.
Other homeschooled students also found that their academic arrangements allowed them to pursue personal passions. Martin and her siblings spent their nights practicing piano and other forms of art.
Haas' love for computer science morphed into a custom class taught by her father. She is now a computer science major.
"[Computer science] isn't something my siblings are necessarily going to do… because I was interested, my dad created the class for me," said Haas.
Haas' pioneering didn't stop with her customized academics. The oldest of six children, Haas was also the first go to through the college application process. Without an advisor, it was up to Haas to research schools.
Carr received help from the local public school counselor, but since he "didn't know how well [he'd] do getting into college," he submitted applications to a broad range of schools.
Sharp feels that her application process did not differ much from that of her fellow college students.
"College applications were the same for me as for everyone else-a pain!" exclaimed Sharp.
Nanette Tarbouni, Director of Admissions, noted that the admissions department addresses the distinctive situation of homeschooled students.
"[The admission department's] goal is to get to know each applicant individually and to review their application in the context of the settings they have been in," Tarbouni said.
Since homeschooled students do not always receive measurements of academic achievement (like a GPA), Tarbouni acknowledged that the admissions team does "place more emphasis on standardized testing for these students and [is] clear about that."
Martin recognized that her strong SAT scores likely helped her get into the University, but believes that homeschooling prepared her for much more than superb performances on standardized tests.
"So much of college is studying by yourself," Martin said. "It's not just classroom studies, and I think my homeschooling taught me that."
Though Haas had "no idea at all what to expect" when coming to Washington University, she didn't find herself struggling in the new social environment.
"People seem to have an idea that homeschoolers aren't socialized," Haas said. "But the truth is, they are able to interact better with people of a whole range of personalities."
Carr noted that he "gradually adjusted over the last three years to being more social" in a dormitory context, but he attributes this adjustment period to his personality rather than his home schooling.
The dormitory atmosphere has also been quite influential in Sharp's adjustment to college. An only child, Sharp was not used to living with other children, let alone in a coed environment. She feels, however, that her adjustment into University culture has been easy.
"Forsyth House has done a great job of making it feel like family," said Sharp.
Reflecting on their own high school years, other students might assume homeschooled students have missed out on valuable experiences.
"I don't feel like I missed out on anything," said Martin.
Haas echoed Martin's sentiments and appreciates the effects home schooling had on her character.
"Without going through the middle school and high school phases of peer pressure, I became more independent," Haas said. "And I don't care what other people think of me."
Martin noted that people's perceptions of homeschooled students have changed for the better.
"Too commonly, people think that just because we have strong views we are backwards in education," said Martin.
She then added, her voice gaining a note of delight, "I've noticed over the years that more and more, people seem to have an admiration. There is more respect now."
academically and socially...
By Felicia Baskin (Washington University, St. Louis)
On the first day of classes, the grand lecture halls on Washington University's campus amaze many freshmen. Classes of 300 shock students who are accustomed to classes numbering in the low multiples of 10. For some, however, even the act of learning in a classroom is a change.
For senior Cash Carr, the shift was a positive one. In Colorado, Carr had studied with his brother Nick, now a freshman in college, at home. The switch from a classroom of two to an introductory physics course of hundreds was daunting at first, but Carr noted that "it didn't seem like an impersonal setting."
In fact, according to Carr, the only notable difference between the homeschool setting and the classroom setting was the ability "to interact and ask questions, and immediately get an answer."
There is no official program for homeschooled students in the United States, so studies on homeschooling vary widely. Many students' parents serve as teachers, as was the case with freshman Hannah Sharp.
"[Being homeschooled] gave me a great opportunity to become close to my parents," said Sharp.
Frequently, homeschooled students supplement their work at home with classes at local colleges.
Junior Katherine Martin, a Missouri native, had the opportunity to take classes at Washington University during her senior year of high school, which she said "eased [her] into a college atmosphere of learning."
Sophomore Robyn Haas, however, relied entirely upon home-based coursework for the 10 years before college. Having a set class schedule was noticeably different from the structure of classes at home, where she was able to determine the order of her subjects and the time spent on each subject.
As a result of planning their own academic schedules in the past, homeschooled students at Wash. U. have found that their time management skills are well-tuned for college.
"Even before college I had to figure everything out on my own," said Haas.
For Carr, reserving time for school work is also not a problem.
"Finding time to do things is actually a lot easier," said Carr. "There aren't as many distractions… it's just me and the homework."
While in high school, homeschooled students have access to just as many extracurricular distractions as students in local schooling programs. Both Haas and Martin were active participants in Girl Scouts and interacted with children from other schools in local youth organizations.
Like Haas and Martin, Sharp was involved in a local homeschooling network. She even coordinated the homeschooling conference for her home state of California. Homeschooling networks coordinate field trips, sports and even dances for homeschooled children living in the area.
Carr's family home is 20 miles from the nearest town, so "there weren't a lot of other kids [his] age around."
Yet, Carr's weekly schedule involved four days in a nearby mountain range, practicing with a competitive skiing team. Teammates were actually quite jealous of Carr's schooling situation, because he didn't have to engage in the "political games" of requesting time off from teachers for ski races.
Other homeschooled students also found that their academic arrangements allowed them to pursue personal passions. Martin and her siblings spent their nights practicing piano and other forms of art.
Haas' love for computer science morphed into a custom class taught by her father. She is now a computer science major.
"[Computer science] isn't something my siblings are necessarily going to do… because I was interested, my dad created the class for me," said Haas.
Haas' pioneering didn't stop with her customized academics. The oldest of six children, Haas was also the first go to through the college application process. Without an advisor, it was up to Haas to research schools.
Carr received help from the local public school counselor, but since he "didn't know how well [he'd] do getting into college," he submitted applications to a broad range of schools.
Sharp feels that her application process did not differ much from that of her fellow college students.
"College applications were the same for me as for everyone else-a pain!" exclaimed Sharp.
Nanette Tarbouni, Director of Admissions, noted that the admissions department addresses the distinctive situation of homeschooled students.
"[The admission department's] goal is to get to know each applicant individually and to review their application in the context of the settings they have been in," Tarbouni said.
Since homeschooled students do not always receive measurements of academic achievement (like a GPA), Tarbouni acknowledged that the admissions team does "place more emphasis on standardized testing for these students and [is] clear about that."
Martin recognized that her strong SAT scores likely helped her get into the University, but believes that homeschooling prepared her for much more than superb performances on standardized tests.
"So much of college is studying by yourself," Martin said. "It's not just classroom studies, and I think my homeschooling taught me that."
Though Haas had "no idea at all what to expect" when coming to Washington University, she didn't find herself struggling in the new social environment.
"People seem to have an idea that homeschoolers aren't socialized," Haas said. "But the truth is, they are able to interact better with people of a whole range of personalities."
Carr noted that he "gradually adjusted over the last three years to being more social" in a dormitory context, but he attributes this adjustment period to his personality rather than his home schooling.
The dormitory atmosphere has also been quite influential in Sharp's adjustment to college. An only child, Sharp was not used to living with other children, let alone in a coed environment. She feels, however, that her adjustment into University culture has been easy.
"Forsyth House has done a great job of making it feel like family," said Sharp.
Reflecting on their own high school years, other students might assume homeschooled students have missed out on valuable experiences.
"I don't feel like I missed out on anything," said Martin.
Haas echoed Martin's sentiments and appreciates the effects home schooling had on her character.
"Without going through the middle school and high school phases of peer pressure, I became more independent," Haas said. "And I don't care what other people think of me."
Martin noted that people's perceptions of homeschooled students have changed for the better.
"Too commonly, people think that just because we have strong views we are backwards in education," said Martin.
She then added, her voice gaining a note of delight, "I've noticed over the years that more and more, people seem to have an admiration. There is more respect now."
UC Riverside Actively Recruits Homeschool Students
A new program allows admission through an assessment of a student portfolio
(October 17, 2005)
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) -- In November, as applications start pouring into the University of California system, UC Riverside will become the first UC campus to specifically recruit homeschooled and other nontraditionally educated students.
UCR will offer a Web site and an admissions process that includes a faculty review of a portfolio of the student’s projects and curriculum.
The campus’ effort kicks off with an information workshop for interested families from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Nov. 12, in the University Lecture Hall.
“UCR is interested in students with high levels of achievement, promise, and contribution,” said LaRae Lundgren, director of admissions. “"We are looking for creative ways to discover these students.”
She said actively recruiting nontraditional students fits with UCR’s profile as a place serving a diverse population. The same portfolio review process can handle students who come from small charter schools, which might not have all the resources of a large comprehensive high school. The effort at UCR started at the request of several faculty members familiar with homeschooling.
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(October 17, 2005)
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) -- In November, as applications start pouring into the University of California system, UC Riverside will become the first UC campus to specifically recruit homeschooled and other nontraditionally educated students.
UCR will offer a Web site and an admissions process that includes a faculty review of a portfolio of the student’s projects and curriculum.
The campus’ effort kicks off with an information workshop for interested families from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Nov. 12, in the University Lecture Hall.
“UCR is interested in students with high levels of achievement, promise, and contribution,” said LaRae Lundgren, director of admissions. “"We are looking for creative ways to discover these students.”
She said actively recruiting nontraditional students fits with UCR’s profile as a place serving a diverse population. The same portfolio review process can handle students who come from small charter schools, which might not have all the resources of a large comprehensive high school. The effort at UCR started at the request of several faculty members familiar with homeschooling.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Alternative schools abandoning structure
by JAMES KELLER (click on title to read entire story)
HALIFAX (CP) - There are no classes at Fairfield School, housed in a three-storey farmhouse in the heart of a small Nova Scotia town. There are no certified teachers, no grades and no required curriculum, either.
Instead, students at the park-like campus in Wolfville decide what they're interested in learning and how they want to be taught.
If they want to learn Japanese instead of crunching integers, or if younger children would rather play with Lego than learn how to read, that's up to them.
The school is one of several dozen around the world - and three in Canada - following the principles of the Sudbury Valley School in Framingham, Mass.
The philosophy is simple: children are naturally curious and will take the initiative to learn if given the chance.
And experts say this alternative model, which is regaining popularity, can benefit students.
"Within the traditional school model, children are being told what's important, when to study, and they're being evaluated continuously," says John Grant, who has enrolled four of his five children in Fairfield since it opened in 2002 and is now an adjunct staff member.
"What we're hoping to produce are students who are innovative, interested and self-reliant."
HALIFAX (CP) - There are no classes at Fairfield School, housed in a three-storey farmhouse in the heart of a small Nova Scotia town. There are no certified teachers, no grades and no required curriculum, either.
Instead, students at the park-like campus in Wolfville decide what they're interested in learning and how they want to be taught.
If they want to learn Japanese instead of crunching integers, or if younger children would rather play with Lego than learn how to read, that's up to them.
The school is one of several dozen around the world - and three in Canada - following the principles of the Sudbury Valley School in Framingham, Mass.
The philosophy is simple: children are naturally curious and will take the initiative to learn if given the chance.
And experts say this alternative model, which is regaining popularity, can benefit students.
"Within the traditional school model, children are being told what's important, when to study, and they're being evaluated continuously," says John Grant, who has enrolled four of his five children in Fairfield since it opened in 2002 and is now an adjunct staff member.
"What we're hoping to produce are students who are innovative, interested and self-reliant."
Homeschool assignment: Rescue men from lake
... Jesse said he and two of his sisters, who are homeschooled, were sitting at their kitchen table, tackling assignments from their mother, Deb Dykema, when 13-year-old Lydia noticed the men in the water.One was holding onto a boat as it took on water. The other was struggling to get back to the craft.
Jesse launched a kayak and his mom hopped in a paddle boat. Eleven-year-old Moriah called 911 and Lydia navigated another kayak to the men.
The family eventually dragged both men to shore, covering them with blankets just as rescuers reached the scene. Seventeen-year-old Abby Dykema arrived during the effort, helping with recovery efforts on shore.
Read the entire article online by clicking on the title.
Jesse launched a kayak and his mom hopped in a paddle boat. Eleven-year-old Moriah called 911 and Lydia navigated another kayak to the men.
The family eventually dragged both men to shore, covering them with blankets just as rescuers reached the scene. Seventeen-year-old Abby Dykema arrived during the effort, helping with recovery efforts on shore.
Read the entire article online by clicking on the title.
Monday, October 10, 2005
The Homeschool Bug
Article from Washington state about several homeschool families and their experiences.
by Cathy Zimmerman The Daily News (Online) Longview, Washington
Chloe Evans pleaded with her mother.
"Mom, I really want to go to kindergarten at Beacon Hill," the 5-year-old said last summer.
"OK. I'll think about it," Melanee Evans replied.
Chloe pressed. "Just let me do it, Mom."
Evans had been homeschooling Chloe and big sister Alexandra for two years. But the Kelso mother of three -- Lily is 1 -- realized her middle child needed to try public education.
Read entire article by clicking on the title above.
by Cathy Zimmerman The Daily News (Online) Longview, Washington
Chloe Evans pleaded with her mother.
"Mom, I really want to go to kindergarten at Beacon Hill," the 5-year-old said last summer.
"OK. I'll think about it," Melanee Evans replied.
Chloe pressed. "Just let me do it, Mom."
Evans had been homeschooling Chloe and big sister Alexandra for two years. But the Kelso mother of three -- Lily is 1 -- realized her middle child needed to try public education.
Read entire article by clicking on the title above.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Group Announces Project to Bring a Million More Children Into Homeschooling
By Christian Wire Service
Oct 6, 2005, 11:51
COLUMBIA, SC -- Exodus Mandate announced today that it has launched "Homeschooling Family-to-Family" (HFTF) with strong support from important homeschooling organizations such as the Home School Legal Defense Association, the Southern Baptist Church Home Education Association, and the National Black Home Educators Resource Association. Homeschooling Family-to-Family encourages experienced homeschoolers to "share their heart for homeschooling" by offering to mentor families they already know into homeschooling. HFTF's goal is to bring over one million new children into homeschooling over a five to seven year period, thereby strengthening state and local homeschooling organizations.
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Oct 6, 2005, 11:51
COLUMBIA, SC -- Exodus Mandate announced today that it has launched "Homeschooling Family-to-Family" (HFTF) with strong support from important homeschooling organizations such as the Home School Legal Defense Association, the Southern Baptist Church Home Education Association, and the National Black Home Educators Resource Association. Homeschooling Family-to-Family encourages experienced homeschoolers to "share their heart for homeschooling" by offering to mentor families they already know into homeschooling. HFTF's goal is to bring over one million new children into homeschooling over a five to seven year period, thereby strengthening state and local homeschooling organizations.
Read this article at its source by clicking on the title above.
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Homeschool grads move on to campus life
Education
Homeschool grads move on to campus life
By JEFF HAUERSPERGER, jeffh@tmnews.com
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 12:59 PM CDT
"(Colleges) just consider them being from a small private school that they know nothing about."
- Anne Wegener, homeschool parent
Homeschooled children have the same options as students from public schools when it comes to life after 12th grade.
For Kara and Andrew Wegener, the choice was college. They are now in their second and third years, respectively, at Purdue University.
Kara and Andrew are two of Timothy and Anne Wegener's nine children, with the youngest nearing a second birthday.
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Homeschool grads move on to campus life
By JEFF HAUERSPERGER, jeffh@tmnews.com
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 12:59 PM CDT
"(Colleges) just consider them being from a small private school that they know nothing about."
- Anne Wegener, homeschool parent
Homeschooled children have the same options as students from public schools when it comes to life after 12th grade.
For Kara and Andrew Wegener, the choice was college. They are now in their second and third years, respectively, at Purdue University.
Kara and Andrew are two of Timothy and Anne Wegener's nine children, with the youngest nearing a second birthday.
Click on the title to read the article.
Nine is just enough
Nine is just enough
By Jennifer Hill, ancnews@pclnet.net
To teach by example seems to sum up what the Rollins family of Elkmont is all about. Teaching is a discipline within its self, but if the behavior of the nine children of Cindy and Tim Rollins reflects anything, it's that they are great students of their mom and dad.
Some would say that manners, politeness, and good attitudes are things of the past but the Rollins children are a reassurance that there are good kids out there and in our community, with many 'yes ma'ams,' 'no ma'ams,' 'pleases,' and 'thank yous,' and behavior that would put many adults to shame.
Tim, 44, and Cindy, 43, said they met when they were 19 and 18 years old, respectively, while attending the same Christian college, Toccoa Falls College, in Georgia. It was a small campus and they met in passing and just hit it off. Later, while still at college, they met another couple who were married with a large family.
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By Jennifer Hill, ancnews@pclnet.net
To teach by example seems to sum up what the Rollins family of Elkmont is all about. Teaching is a discipline within its self, but if the behavior of the nine children of Cindy and Tim Rollins reflects anything, it's that they are great students of their mom and dad.
Some would say that manners, politeness, and good attitudes are things of the past but the Rollins children are a reassurance that there are good kids out there and in our community, with many 'yes ma'ams,' 'no ma'ams,' 'pleases,' and 'thank yous,' and behavior that would put many adults to shame.
Tim, 44, and Cindy, 43, said they met when they were 19 and 18 years old, respectively, while attending the same Christian college, Toccoa Falls College, in Georgia. It was a small campus and they met in passing and just hit it off. Later, while still at college, they met another couple who were married with a large family.
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Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Mother Care is Best... Working mother dilemma
Here is more research - making waves - that most homeschooling parents have
been aware of for years through the work of Dr. Raymond Moore and his wife
Dorothy and just plain parenting experience.
Working mother's dilemma: will leaving children damage them?
by Lucy Bannerman The Herald (Online)
CHILDREN whose mothers stay at home show more advanced development than those in nursery group care, according to a report from leading childcare experts.
been aware of for years through the work of Dr. Raymond Moore and his wife
Dorothy and just plain parenting experience.
Working mother's dilemma: will leaving children damage them?
by Lucy Bannerman The Herald (Online)
CHILDREN whose mothers stay at home show more advanced development than those in nursery group care, according to a report from leading childcare experts.
Monday, October 03, 2005
100 % Control for 6.5% Funding
by Linda Schrock-Taylor (LewRockwell.com)
We are selling the souls and minds of our children, and the future of our country, for 6.5 cents on the dollar! The federal government pays only a few cents of each dollar needed to fund public schools, yet a large percentage of school expenses have been forced upon local districts by federal mandates to test, consolidate, and adhere to innumerable laws, including ADA and IDEA...laws, laws, laws, most illegal and harmful to the interests of States' Rights, and to the citizens of each state.
Now consider the other side of this 'balance' sheet. With the addition of this most recent No Child Left Behind 'education' law, and all of its destructive ramifications, contingencies and attached strings, the federal government now holds 90% of the control over the schools. THINK ABOUT IT – 90% control in exchange for 6.5 cents on the dollar. Are you agreeable to such terms? You should not be. Every American should challenge this travesty; this violation of the Constitution and of the rights of the People. (Read complete article by clicking on the title above.)
We are selling the souls and minds of our children, and the future of our country, for 6.5 cents on the dollar! The federal government pays only a few cents of each dollar needed to fund public schools, yet a large percentage of school expenses have been forced upon local districts by federal mandates to test, consolidate, and adhere to innumerable laws, including ADA and IDEA...laws, laws, laws, most illegal and harmful to the interests of States' Rights, and to the citizens of each state.
Now consider the other side of this 'balance' sheet. With the addition of this most recent No Child Left Behind 'education' law, and all of its destructive ramifications, contingencies and attached strings, the federal government now holds 90% of the control over the schools. THINK ABOUT IT – 90% control in exchange for 6.5 cents on the dollar. Are you agreeable to such terms? You should not be. Every American should challenge this travesty; this violation of the Constitution and of the rights of the People. (Read complete article by clicking on the title above.)
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