Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincy, OH

Susan R

Anyone going to the Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati OH this coming weekend (April 4-6)? I plan to be there on Friday. I’ve homeschooled for 19 years, and this will be my first convention. Just thought I’d check it out since I live so close (Dayton). Wondering if I might run into any fellow SIers there!

http://www.cincinnatihomeschoolconvention.com/

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Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools launches a virtual academy

Susan R

From SBC Baptist Press: “Today’s economic and cultural environment represents a sifting process for Christian schools,” said Ed Gamble, SBACS executive director of SBACS. “Schools that refocus their mission, think creatively, embrace innovation and employ new technologies to create new markets for their services will survive and thrive.”

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The less tangible subjects of social and coping skills

Susan R
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/02/09/educating-children-evolution-home-… Educating Our Children: The Evolution of Home Schooling

By Maggie Kerkman

| FoxNews.com

… “We’ve become more experimental about the way we offer education to children,” says David Chard, Dean of the School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University. “Many parents are able to provide strong educational opportunity for kids,” he added.

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7 Questions to Ask When Deciding to Homeschool

Susan R
In my experience, when parents are asking themselves about whether or not they should homeschool, they tend to focus on which curriculum they would use, or whether or not they think they can teach advanced math or science.

These are not the first questions one should ask. The mechanics of home education are really not all that difficult to navigate. There are enough homeschooling resources and options available that technically any family could homeschool. But home education success doesn’t rise and fall on curriculum choices and learning styles.

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Before You Say "I quit!"

Susan R
http://www.crosswalk.com/homeschool/11638179/page0/ An encouraging article by Deborah Wuehler, where she concludes with “25 Reasons Not to Give Up”-
* God’s grace is sufficient.

* God gives us everything we need for life and godliness.

* God’s mercy endures forever.

* It is God Who works in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure.

* Our children need Godly parent mentors and teachers.

* Our children need their questions answered from a Biblical worldview.

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