Monthly Archives: August 2009

home school judge rules student back in school because of her faith

Yesterday I was contacted by a friend who told me that I had drawn the completely wrong conclusion about the issues in the New Hampshire case.  I was told that it’s not about religion it is about the father’s wishes.  … Continue reading

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Lawyer for New Hampshire home school student files brilliant motion

Yesterday I outlined a recent court decision in the state of New Hampshire the has forced a Christian home school child to attend a public school solely on the basis of her religious convictions.  The child’s Attorney at Law John … Continue reading

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Home school student sent to school for religious beliefs

My last post seemed to be a bit prophetic concerning the legal system, school bias against homeschooling and coertion.  Today I came across this remarkable headline “New Hampshire Court orders Home School Child into Government Run School”.  More shocking to … Continue reading

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Homeschool law, judges, administrators and bias

You have days like this from time to time.  Sitting with several people eating lunch today, I over heard a conversation between a school administrator and a former school administrator now retired.  The school administrator was talking about a kid … Continue reading

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home school, photography and cooking

Today I want to get practical again for a bit.  So many of you are starting home school classes today.  You are looking for curriculum for your home school classroom.  As a photographer I tend to think of things visually.  … Continue reading

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Home school, virtual schools, learning communities and success in education

I am happy to give an educational endeavor a plug when something right happens.  In todays’ Houston Chronicle there is an encouraging article.  The article is titled “A New Way to Learn”.  The story tells us about the Houston Independent … Continue reading

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digital photography, home school, and learning

Parents are always concerned about how to motivate kids with new and unique ways to encourage learning.  The way to their hearts if often through their technology or technology in general.  Digital photography whether it is with a digital phone … Continue reading

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Home school and independent learning resources

Today I want to provide you with several resource sites that are just superb for home schools and independent learners.   First I want to draw your attention to Homeschool world.  Since I am from Texas I want to point out … Continue reading

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A parable for learners and teachers

An old man-ancient China incarnate- was hobbling across the gravel train yard trying to catch a train about to leave. He was limping and out of breath and carrying a big, awkward box with both hands. Suddenly he stumbled, the … Continue reading

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Home School encourages independence in learning and life

Imagine raising a child who is so independent that he not only graduates early from high school but then proceeds to do something almost no one else has done — sail around the world alone.  And, become the youngest person … Continue reading

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