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Homeschooling under someone elses roof

Admin — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:04:01 GMT

Has it been difficult to Homeschool under someone elses roof?

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It's 3:00 in the morning. About 10 hours ago, I had a fight with a

family member regarding my decision to take my daughter out of

Public school. I really don't know what gave him the right to even

make a comment and go against my decision in the first place; other

then me living with them. There are alot of families who live together

now thanks to the economy and struggling to find a place of my own

and ...

From the voice of a child regarding Public Schools

Admin — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:47:15 GMT

Do you believe schools are crazy now?

KellyAnn

As a student, I believe that school is getting crazy. I am only in 7th grade and I am only 12. My usual homework is two pages of vocabulary, a worksheet or two in spanish, textbook work in science, a packet or project in social studies, and two pages in math. We have 7 hours of school plus you should add 4 hours to make sure you study and complete everything. That is a total of 11 hours. That is almost a whole day. Then they say that Americas ...

African American Dance, a HISTORY!

Admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:01:19 GMT

http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/749/African_American_Dance_a_history

Evangelical Lutherans try to attract more black members

Admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:56:29 GMT

Evangelical Lutherans try to attract more black members

by DIONNE WALKER, Associated Press Writer

May 11, 2007

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A woman of quiet faith on most days, Lucille Mills transforms each Sunday into the Rev. CeCee -- a foot-stompin' minister who can match hallelujahs with the best Southern preachers.

Like black ministers across Virginia, she aims to tap the energy of her church and direct it toward worship.But she's an Evangelical Lutheran, and her tiny Chesapeake church ...

African American News! News! and News!

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:35:14 GMT

Posters please use this section for upcoming events, announcements for

yourselves, and current events to keep us abreast.

How do Homeschoolers fair on standardized tests?

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:14:31 GMT

How do homeschoolers fair on standardized tests?

From the Web of

Tripod-unknow Author

As measured by standardized test scores and college entrance exams, "there is no discernible difference between young people who attend public schools K-12 and those who are home schooled and never set foot in a public school," says Penn State�s Marshall. Critics say pitting the standardized tests of homeschoolers against students from traditional schools is misleading. Parents who choose ...

How did the movement start?

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:11:13 GMT

How did the movement start?

From the Web of

Tripod-unknown Author

Lyman, in Homeschooling: Back to the Future, traces two historical strands of homeschooling: One inspired by Raymond Moore, a religious-right author, the other, a countercultural-left thread inspired by John Holt. Moore, a former U.S. Department of Education employee, laid the groundwork that would "legitimize homeschooling as one of the great, populist educational movements of the 20th century," Lyman writes. ...

What is Homeschooling?

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:07:00 GMT

What is "Homeschooling?"

From the Web of

Tripod- unknown Author

Homeschooling is educating school-aged children in a home setting rather than in a traditional school environment. The shape home schools assume are as diverse those who choose to use this method. Some home schools are highly structured learning centers. Some are more free-form and relaxed. Some home schools employ conventional learning techniques, while others fashion their own curriculums and teaching methods. ...

Is it right, Homeschooling for Black Children?

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:04:39 GMT

Is it right, Homeschooling for Black Children?

From the Web of

Tripod-no author listed

When it came to ensuring their children would receive the best education possible, Rob and Anita Howe considered the pros and cons and public schools and explored the parochial schools near their home in Aspen Woods, Ohio. Soon the choice became crystal clear: If their children were to receive the best education they could provide, the Howes would have to teach them.

So while other children are ...

The Mens Room

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:02:21 GMT

Welcome Men. Here you can post your thoughts, views and vent about

what's on your mind. Just start a new topic and let it rip...

Welcome to the Ladies Room!

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:59 GMT

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HELP! My 4 year old never sleeps! Is it in the food or milk?

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:58:45 GMT

My Daughter can stay up for 16 hours. I am not kidding. When she was

6 months old, she stayed up one time 11 hours! I was doomed then! My

Family calls her-Night Owl, Tornado(take a wild guess!), and ofcourse

Momma. Momma is cute as she can be...my only little girl but, Momma can

stay up longer than the old girl can make it these days. I was just wondering

is it in the food or milk? I have heard alot of Parents speaking on this yet, the

good old Doctor can only tell you to train them ...

Parenting, Dating and being Single

Admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:53:38 GMT

As a Parent the stress rises each day as we are faced with our Daily Living

and the obstacles that seem to linger in our paths. You need an outlet, a

friend. Sometimes it can get overbearing feeling boxed in and from time to time

you just want to get away just for a spell. Dating can be quite the challenge

when you have such a busy schedule because afterall...it will be one more thing

to add into that busy Schedule, taking time away from something, yet it would

be a small sacrifice ...

AASPH Forum

Admin — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:39:13 GMT

Greetings to ALL,

This Forum has been created to be connected with AASPH Group so that

the Members can further explore various subjects regarding their daily

living as homeschooled Parents. Please feel free to Post what is on your

minds, cirriculums that work best for you as parents, and links to perhaps

alleviate the stresses that come along with Homeschooling during the hours

of your liesure times.

In the next coming weeks, there will be postings with a Variety of limitless

information ...