This is Homeschool not Public School!
This is Homeschool not Public School! Pulling children out of public school to homeschool has become more and more common around the country. But then what? Parents proceed to educate their children at home in the best way they know how. Some rely on the public school...
Graduates Contest! @DSAHigh #Graduates
Graduates Contest! What an important accomplishment it is to work for and acquire your High School Diploma. To celebrate, at the end of the 2015/16 school term we will be drawing 2 winners from all entries made by 2015/16 school term DSA Graduates- Eligible entries...
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Encourage Your Journey
Articles to Encourage Your Journey The Vision of Freedom (Donna Mitchell) The Perfect Homeschooler (Donna Mitchell) Sharing the Journey (Cathy Henderson) Home Educating a Gaggle of Kids (Donna Mitchell) Avoiding Burnout (Donna Mitchell) The Amazing Wonderful Easy...
Our Deepest Fear
Our Deepest Fear Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?" Actually,...
An unschoolers reply to the NEA
An unschoolers reply to the NEA In Response to NEA Resolution B68 2000/2001, which read: B-68. Home Schooling. The National Education Association believes that home schooling programs cannot provide the student with a comprehensive education experience. When home...
The Amazing Wonderful Easy High School Years!
Articles by Donna The Amazing Wonderful Easy High School Years Home Educating a high schooler is often seen as scary. Parents worry for years about credits and calculus and College Entrance. It is as though this is a time of schooling that promises to fail the parent...
Burnout
Articles by Donna Burnout Over the years I have spoken at many educational seminars and talked to veteran homeschoolers. One concern that I have heard again and again is how to avoid feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. Many mothers find themselves feeling tired with...
Home Educating a Gaggle of Kids
Articles by Donna Home Educating a Gaggle of Kids The most common question I hear from non-homeschooling folks is "how can you find the time to teach each child what they need in each grade every day?" Now my first thought is "WHEW, I'm tired just thinking what that...
Sharing the Journey
Sharing the Journey As Donna Mitchell reviewed one of the kazillion drafts for the DaySpring High School Handbook, she looked at the section where home educators shared their experiences and methods, looked at me, and said "Where's yours???" I'm sure you've heard the...