Homeschooling

An Unexpected Choice: Why We Traded the Public School for Homeschooling

By SharperIron Wed, 04/11/2012 - 2:54pm

“My initial reaction to the nudging I sensed in my heart—that God wanted us to give homeschooling a fair evaluation—was unequivocal: “No way, God.” But the more I struggled against it, the more I sensed his answer: ‘Just look into it.’”

Facing persecution, Swedish homeschoolers seek American help

By SharperIron Sat, 02/25/2012 - 12:26am

“More than a dozen families have fled Sweden, according to The New American Feb. 17. Himmelstrand’s family is in exile in Finland, facing fines of more than $26,000 in Sweden for choosing to educate their children at home.”

"The home-schooled students tested about half a grade higher in math and 2.2 grades higher in reading"

By SharperIron Fri, 09/16/2011 - 6:50am

Concordia & Mt Allison University study: “…if the set curriculum is structured and followed at home, some children today have better test scores in math and reading compared to students attending public schools.”
Homeschool Gets Better Report Card

Illinois Homeschool Bill Dropped after Thousands Protest

By Aaron Blumer Wed, 02/16/2011 - 7:15am

“’I would love for Sen. Maloney to understand that this is a hot potato and to leave well-enough alone,’ said David Smith of the Illinois Family Institute.”
http://www.christianpost.com/news/ill-homeschool-bill-dropped-after-thou…