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Dumbing Us Down
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
by John Taylor Gatto
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In this tenth-anniversary edition, Gatto updates his theories on how the U.S. educational system cranks out students the way Detroit cranks out Buicks. He contends that students are more programmed to conform to economic and social norms rather than really taught to think.
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The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook
A Creative And Stress-Free Approach to Homeschooling
by Dorothy Moore
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If you are thinking about homeschooling, or are struggling with a educational homeschooling curriculum that is difficult to use, let Dr. Ray and Dorothy Moore show you how to make homeschooling an easy-to-live-with family adventure in learning. This low-stress, low-cost program shows you how to build a curriculum around your child's needs and interests - and around a realistic family schedule.
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Learning All The Time
by John Holt
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This delightful book by the influential author of How Children Fail and How Children Learn shows how children learn to read, write, and count in their everyday life at home and how adults can respect and encourage this wonderful process.
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We find comfort among those who agree with us
- growth among those who don't.
~ Frank A. Clark
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Alaska Email Lists, Support Groups, Facebook Groups, Associations, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
- Alaska Christian Homeschoolers Facebook page - For Alaska christian homeschoolers who do not support government education. A place to gather and share information,encouragement,ideas and events etc.
- For more information, visit Alaska Christian Homeschoolers Facebook page.
- Alaska Free Homeschoolers (akfreeschoolers) - This site is designed for the encouragement of Alaskan private homeschoolers who have resolved to remain free of state control in all manner possible, specifically by not accepting any state monies through the State of Alaska correspondence or charter school programs.
We welcome political action alerts of specific interest to homeschoolers and ideas and information about curriculum and other issues of special interest to Christian, private homeschooling families. We are organized around Christian, politically conservative ideals; that is, "less government, less money to government, less government control over all aspects of our private lives."
We have also coordinated get-togethers and field trips for our children. We welcome you and hope this site will encourage you in your decision to remain free schoolers and free Americans. Oh, and we have FUN, too!
ALL new members must post an introduction and affirm they are independent, Christian homeschoolers. If no introduction and affirmation is made, the moderator will contact the new member with this request. If no reply is forthcoming, the moderator will contact you by posting to the general list in case you have not checked e-mail. These measures are for the safety of the member families on this list.
For more information, visit APHEA - Alaska Private and Home Educators Association.
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- To Subscribe, visit Alaska Free Homeschoolers.
- Alaska Homeschool Community Facebook page - We are a homeschooling community. This is a place to share ideas, resources, create field trips, and provide encouragement to homeschool families.
- For more information, visit Alaska Homeschool Community Facebook page.
- Alaska Private and Home Educators Association - Alaska's Statewide Christian Homeschool Organization Since 1986. Supporting and helping Alaska parents perform their God-given responsibility to train their children through private and home education.
The Alaska Private and Home Educators Association is a membership-based coalition of parents and others who have banded together for the furtherance of educational excellence through alternatives to the government-operated public schools.
Visit our Alaska Private and Home Educators AssociationFacebook Page.
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- For more information, visit Alaska Private and Home Educators Association.
- The Alaskan Homeschoolers email list (akhomeschoolers) - The Alaskan Homeschoolers mailing list exists to provide parents, administrators, teachers, and communities timely and useful information in regard to home, charter, private and other progressive, alternate forms of education in the State of Alaska.
It is intended to serve as a forum for educational resources, community events and other positive and supportive news and dialog. List members who spam, flame, junk-email or exhibit intolerance will be banned immediately. This is not a place for marketers to advertise their products.
Every Friday is "curriculum swap" day and postings for needed/used curriculum should be posted on that day.
This list is not a venue for promoting a lifestyle or personal agenda. This is a restricted list and as such, the list managers reserve to right to ban anyone, at anytime, for any reason, without notice or justification.
For more information, visit APHEA - Alaska Private and Home Educators Association.
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- To Subscribe, visit The Alaskan Homeschoolers email list.
- Alaskan homeschoolers or want-to-bees (AlaskaHS) - AlaskaHS is a list for Alaskans (or those interested in living in AK) that homeschool. You may live in any part of AK to participate. When and if you post an activity just specify your area. We hope to have dialog, activities, networking, discussions, classes, family get togethers, and anything else that is of interest to those participating. This is a new group with old and new homeschoolers. No one form of homeschooling is designated because no one is the same. Some of us are religious and some of us are not. Some of us are political and some of us are not. And that's ok!!! If I can't share what's on my heart than why am I homeschooling??? Join in and post things of interest. This list was created on March 17, 1999. Dialog is encouraged. Lets grow together. Let us know who you are and what part of AK you live in and then join in at anytime you would like. Lurking is fine but why lurk when you can help develop this list into something you like being a part of!!! Kroeker in Chugiak, Alaska (I have 8 kids thus far 2006)
- To Subscribe, visit Alaskan homeschoolers or want-to-bees.
- Anchorage Homeschooler's Network Facebook Page - This is a place for Homeschoolers to Network. Would you like to be part of the Anchorage Homeschool Network?
Anchorage Homeschooling Network's mission is to promote the building of our homeschool community. Both independent and affiliated homeschoolers share wisdom, information and opportunities that support our homeschooling efforts. Here we discuss homeschooling in Anchorage, Alaska. Feel free to post a topic, question, website, local program, and field trip opportunities. This is a wonderful place to get ideas of places to see and things to do.
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- For more information, visit Anchorage Homeschooler's Network Facebook Page.
- Anchorage Life Learners - We are a secular and inclusive group of home learners and educators. All Alaska homeschooling families are welcome, but activities will likely take place in the Anchorage Bowl. This group is not affiliated with any of the local or state run programs.
Subscribe to our Anchorage Life Learners Google Group.
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- For more information, visit Anchorage Life Learners.
- Eagle River Christian Homeschool Association - We are a local Christian support group in the Chugiak/Eagle River area. We offer encouragement, advice and fellowship for families who have made the decision to educate their children at home.
- For more information, visit Eagle River Christian Homeschool Association.
- Fairbanks Area Homeschoolers (FairbanksAreaHomeschoolers) - This friendly group is where you can get home education support, discuss homeschooling, trade curriculum, announce events (even garage sales) with only a few rules.
No spam or flaming (advertising or arguing) will be tolerated and there are no exceptions. Should you decide to break the rules you'll be banned swiftly from the board.
This group's focus is to help other homeschoolers. While curriculum swaps are allowed remember that Yahoo Groups and the moderator of this group are NOT responsible for ANY swap problems.
Yahoo Groups has a very strict anti spam policy and the moderator of this group has an itchy trigger finger when it comes to banning spammers.
While the groups focus is for those living in the Fairbanks area (North Pole, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fox, Delta Junction, Salcha, etc.), anyone who will be moving to the area in Alaska is welcome to join as well.
We have some wonderful homeschool and Fairbanks resources listed under our links. Feel free to take a look.
So join us today and begin posting away! Be sure to invite another homeschooler to join us.
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- To Subscribe, visit Fairbanks Area Homeschoolers.
- Fairbanks Christian Homeschoolers Group (fairbankschristianhomeschoolgroup) - Fairbanks Christian Homeschool Group is organized to have the following: Relationship time; Play date for our children; Field trips whenever someone organizes
Come and share the burden and joy of organizing field trips, play dates and meetings! Let us fix our hearts on God who provides all the things we need. Let’s encourage each other to keep our focus on raising children with good character, instill in them the love of learning, and pave a way for them to be God fearing leaders.
So join us today and begin posting away! Be sure to invite another homeschooler to join us.
Weekly Nature Walk: God gave mankind dominion over the earth and all the living things in it (Gen. 1:26-28). It will be up to us to accept that gift and be good stewards of them.
Monthly Relationship Time: Four hours of special time to strengthen the relationship between fathers and children and mothers and God. Please arrange and put a concerted afford for your husband to SPEND PRECIOUS TIME with your children.
Non-Christian homeschoolers are welcomed to join as long as one is aware and accepts that this group will talk of Christ from time to time, only support Godly behavior(s), and talk of avoiding un-Godly behavior(s).
Please request to join if you accept the above Christian statement. Please provide your first name, last name, and a good phone numbers.
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- To Subscribe, visit Fairbanks Christian Homeschoolers Group.
- Fairbanks Homeschoolers (fairbankshomeschoolers) - Where Alaskans from Fairbanks, North Pole, Salcha, Fox and outlying area homeschoolers can get online support.
This new list is where you can get support, discuss homeschooling, trade curriculum, announce events (even garage sales) with only a few rules. No spam or flaming (advertising or arguing) will be tolerated and there are no exceptions. Should you decide to break the rules you'll be banned swiftly from the board.
This group's focus is to help other homeschoolers. While curriculum swaps are allowed remember that egroups/onelist and the moderator of this group are NOT responsible for ANY swap problems. Once you sign up you will recieve a detailed welcome message about rules and policies. Your email address will not be made public and egroups has a very strict anti spam policy.
While the groups focus is for those living in the Fairbanks area, anyone who will be moving to the area is welcome to join as well.
We have some wonderful Fairbanks resources listed under our links. Feel free to take a look. So join us today and begin posting away!
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- To Subscribe, visit Fairbanks Homeschoolers.
- Homeschool Friends in Alaska (Homeschool_Friends_in_Alaska) - We are an all-inclusive group open to all homeschooling familes and those interested in learning about homeschooling. Purpose to share homeschooling information, online support, websites and links. Please avoid religious or political issues; they never go well.
- To Subscribe, visit Homeschool Friends in Alaska.
- Hupomone Homeschoolers (Big Lake) - a First Class Homeschool Ministries Co-op located in Big Lake, Alaska.
- For more information, visit Hupomone Homeschoolers (Big Lake).
- Juneau Waldorf - We encourage each other to have strong supportive families and a positive educational environment.
- For more information, visit Juneau Waldorf.
- Kenai Peninsula Christian Homeschoolers Facebook page - Kenai Peninsula Christian Homeschoolers (KPCH), as a group, exists to encourage families as they endeavor to homeschool in a way that pleases and glorifies God; and to train up their children in the LORD. (Proverbs 22:6)
If you are wanting to join, please ensure that we can view your personal profile enough to determine that you are a local homeschooler on the Kenai Peninsula. Thank you in advance.
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- For more information, visit Kenai Peninsula Christian Homeschoolers Facebook page.
- Ketchikan Homeschool Association (Ketchikanhomeschoolassociation) - Homeschool parents living in and around the Ketchikan area. Meeting to provide additional opportunities for educational experiences in grades K to 12. All parents and children welcome.
- To Subscribe, visit Ketchikan Homeschool Association.
- Tok Homeschool (tokhomeschool) - This group is set up for anyone in the Tok, Alaska area that is homeschooling. Membership is not dependent on school district enrollment, nor percentage homeschooling vs. public school enrollment. Anyone that is currently homeschooling or planning on homeschooling within the next couple of years is welcome. We hope to be a source of curriculum reviews, tips for new homeschoolers, a schedule of events, and just great practical advice.
- To Subscribe, visit Tok Homeschool.
- Valley Christian Home Educators (Matanuska-Susitna Valley) (VCHE) - Welcome to the VCHE (Valley Christian Home Educators) email group! We are happy to have you join us and look forward to getting to know you.
Formerly known as VHEST, we are Valley Christian Home Educators, a group of Christian families residing in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and home educating our children to the glory and honor of our Lord God.
This email list, as well as the support group, is intended to provide a vital communication link between Christian homeschool families in the valley and encourage and support each other in our goal of homeschooling our children.
Members are also welcome to post items for sale as well as events or issues related to homeschooling and family. Please do not use this list for routine advertising or marketing. Spamming is not allowed and will result in removal from the list.
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- To Subscribe, visit Valley Christian Home Educators (Matanuska-Susitna Valley).
- Valley Private Homeschoolers (Matanuska Valley) (valley_private_homeschoolers) - We are a sub-group of the Alaska Free Homeschoolers yahoo group. If you are a Christian family living in the Matanuska Valley and are not taking government money to homeschool, you are welcome to apply for membership.
We plan to have regular support group meetings, field trips, and play days. It will be a great place for fellowship and support.
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- To Subscribe, visit Valley Private Homeschoolers (Matanuska Valley).
- Western Region Unschoolers (WesternRegionUnschoolers) - The Western Region Unschoolers is a group for unschoolers who live in the Western U.S. covering: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California. This is a forum to announce and organize conferences, travel, camping, and other places to get together.
- To Subscribe, visit Western Region Unschoolers.
Please notify if your email list, support group, Facebook Groups, associations, message board, forum or newsletter is not included here or if you see errors.
This is an ongoing project - please check back often for updates.
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The Teenage Liberation Handbook
How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education
by Grace Llewellyn
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Young people can reclaim their natural ability to teach themselves and design a personalized education program. Grace Llewellyn explains the entire process, from making the decision to quit school, to discovering the learning opportunities available.
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Dumbing Us Down
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
by John Taylor Gatto
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In this tenth-anniversary edition, Gatto updates his theories on how the U.S. educational system cranks out students the way Detroit cranks out Buicks. He contends that students are more programmed to conform to economic and social norms rather than really taught to think.
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Kindle Edition
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The Three R’s
by Ruth Beechick
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Three resources in one READING, WRITING, and ARITHMETIC! Learn how to take the mystery out of teaching the early grades with this practical, down-to-earth guidebook from Ruth Beechick.
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The Unprocessed Child
Living Without School
by Valerie Fitzenreiter
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The Unprocessed Child is a work of nonfiction about a child raised with no coercion and no curriculum. It is the first book written about a radically unschooled child who has now reached adulthood and is a responsible member of society.
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Homeschooling For Dummies
by Jennifer Kaufeld
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If, like many parents, you’re wondering whether homeschooling can be the solution you’re looking for, then you’ll be happy to know that the answer is yes.
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The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens
by Debra Bell
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Debra Bell has helped numerous homeschooled students, including four of her own, gain college admission and win substantial scholarships to the schools of their choice.
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The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
by Linda Dobson
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This comprehensive guide will help you determine the appropriate first steps, build your own educational philosophy, and discover the best ways to cater to your child's specific learning style
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Free to Learn
Five Ideas for a Joyful Unschooling Life
by Pam Laricchia
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Curious about unschooling? Walk with me as I share the five paradigm-changing ideas about learning and living that freed my family from the school schedule. With over ten years of experience, I have come to see how key these ideas were, and still are, to our unschooling lives.
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