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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 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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Northern California Email Lists, Support Groups, Facebook Groups, Associations, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- Lake County Christian Home Educators (LCCHomeEducators) - We are not an ISP but rather an association, founded in 1982 as a place for fellowship, encouragement and sharing among homeschooling parents. Where old school vetrans can encourage new schooling moms and dads. A group where one can share a struggle and others can share some of their fixes and prayers. Find out about places to go "field trips" and people to see "speakers, home school mom's teaching a class" or just a mom's night out.
- To Subscribe, visit Lake County Christian Home Educators.
- The Learning Circle (San Benito County) (TheLearning_Circle) - A member run organization that welcomes all homeschooling families regardless of religious or educational philosophies. We are comprised of homeschooling families in San Benito County and adjoining counties that include a variety of homeschool affiliations.
- To Subscribe, visit The Learning Circle (San Benito County).
- Live Oak Academy (Santa Clara) - A nonprofit support to homeschoolers in the Bay Area (Christian and Classical), based in Santa Clara. We started out as a co-op in a home in the early 1990's, and we now serve families with two-day/week classes for K-8, and 2 ½ day high school classes (includes 11 AP classes).
Live Oak Academy is a classical Christian educational service for home school families, providing students with excellent studies within a loving, nurturing environment. Our mission is to foster creativity, maturity, knowledge and wisdom in every area of learning.
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- For more information, visit Live Oak Academy (Santa Clara).
- Living Water Homeschool (Monterey Peninsula) - A homeschool cooperative that provides a Christ-centered environment to support parent-directed education for the Monterey Peninsula, California and Honolulu, Hawaii.
- For more information, visit Living Water Homeschool (Monterey Peninsula).
- Lupine Family Homeschoolers (San Mateo County) - San Mateo County, California. A nature-inspired, community-minded, mostly media-free homeschool group for kids born in '00/'01 and '94 thru '97. Lupine Family Homeschoolers is for girls 10 to 13 years of age. We have Monday Teen Classes, with classes such as Biology and Filmmaking.
- For more information, visit Lupine Family Homeschoolers (San Mateo County).
- Manteca Homeschoolers (Manteca-homeschoolers) - This group is to form a network for Manteca, CA homeschoolers. This is a Christian group and the behavior of this group will be governed by Christian principles. We are inclusive of private and charter school homeschoolers. Residents of surrounding areas are also invited to join.
- To Subscribe, visit Manteca Homeschoolers.
- Marin Homeschoolers - If you are homeschooling in Marin County and its surrounding areas (or considering it,) this is a way to connect with other families for information, support, and activities. We are a diverse group and welcoming of all families, regardless of homeschooling style, and we do not favor one method, philosophy, or religion. We have many different structures and beliefs, and all are respected.
- For more information, visit Marin Homeschoolers.
- Memorial Park (Cupertino) Homeschoolers (memorial_park_homeschoolers) - A group of veteran and new homeschoolers meeting at Memorial Park in Cupertino. All families are welcome. We try to accommodate the diverse community we live in. Our members wish that their religious and political views not be a part of this group's character or identity. We all homeschool for different reasons and our group welcomes all approaches to homeschooling: from un-schooling to very structured schooling.
- To Subscribe, visit Memorial Park (Cupertino) Homeschoolers.
- Merced Area Home Learners (mercedhomelearners) - An all-inclusive group. This means that ALL homeschool families in the area are able to participate regardless of their current affiliations. This group provides information on activities for homeschoolers in or around the Merced Area - Merced, Atwater, Turlock, Mariposa, Madera, Modesto, Fresno, etc.
- To Subscribe, visit Merced Area Home Learners.
- Mid-Peninsula (Palo Alto) Homeschoolers - Mid-Peninsula Homeschoolers warmly welcomes families of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and homeschooling philosophies who love their children and wish to provide them with the best possible education. We meet in Mitchell Park, Palo Alto, every Wednesday afternoon for fun, friendship, support, networking, and information gathering. Join our Mid-Peninsula Homeschoolers Yahoo Group.
- For more information, visit our Mid-Peninsula (Palo Alto) Homeschoolers website.
- Modesto Area Homeschooling (ModestoHomeschool) - A Christian email loop for Modesto area homeschoolers. This group was designed to inform and support homeschoolers in Stanislaus and surrounding counties. We welcome the discussion of the many and varied forms of home schooling ideas prevalent in our society today.
- To Subscribe, visit Modesto Area Homeschooling.
- Monterey Bay Homeschool Resource MBHR (MontereyBayHomeschoolResource) - A group for any homeschool family living on the Monterey Peninsula. The hope is to provide a resource to homeschoolers to share information with one another about community resources and activities that may be of interest.
- To Subscribe, visit Monterey Bay Homeschool Resource MBHR.
- Monterey Bay Military Homeschoolers MBMH (montereyhomeschoolmilitary) - A support group for military families who homeschool and live on the Monterey Peninsula. Our mission is to provide an information network for local homeschool families and to coordinate activities and field trips as desired.
- To Subscribe, visit Monterey Bay Military Homeschoolers MBMH.
- Monterey Bay Unschooling Network (MBUN) - An all-inclusive network for Monterey Bay area unschoolers and anyone else interested in the very simple, but very radical idea that life is learning and learning is life!
- To Subscribe, visit Monterey Bay Unschooling Network.
- Morgan Hill Homeschoolers - A secular homeschooling group for those living in or around Morgan Hill, CA with children elementary school age.
- To Subscribe, visit Morgan Hill Homeschoolers.
- Nevada County Homeschool Network (NCHN) - An online forum for those families homeschooling, or considering homeschooling, in western Nevada County, California. We also serve families from out of the county who consider Grass Valley or Nevada City to be their closest big town.
- To Subscribe, visit Nevada County Homeschool Network.
- Northern California (NC) African American Homeschooler's Association (ncaaha) - This site is designed to keep NCAAHA members informed about cultural, academic, and recreational activities in our region. Families in this group are encouraged to post events and links of interest to AA homeschoolers. Members organize field trips and playgroups and are encouraged to attend group activities. We have an annual black history fair, summer park days, and an annual family Kwanzaa event. All homeschooling philosophies and styles are welcome.
- To Subscribe, visit Northern California (NC) African American Homeschooler's Association.
- Northwest Radical Unschoolers Facebook Page - Share your life, your struggles, your joys from Northern California to Northern British Columbia. From Victoria, to Portland, from Eugene to Olympia. Let's share events, playdates, travels and more!!!
- For more information, visit Northwest Radical Unschoolers Facebook Page.
- Open-Minded Modesto Homeschoolers (open_minded_modesto_homeschoolers) - A group for families who homeschool or who are exploring homeschooling in the Modesto area. We welcome unschoolers, homeschoolers and school at home families. We welcome those who homeschool for any reason and with any method. We welcome those from all religious or spiritual backgrounds and those with none. We do not discriminate based on what method of homeschooling is right for your family or based on who your family members are. We welcome all who want to find communion with others who homeschool.
- To Subscribe, visit Open-Minded Modesto Homeschoolers.
- Pacifica Homeschoolers (Pacificahomeschoolers) - Pacificahomeschoolers’ main purpose is to build community for the homeschooling families local to Pacifica and its surrounding areas, including San Francisco and northern San Mateo County. We do this through classes, field trips and regular social gatherings such as a weekly park day and game night where we can all get to know one another, share information and ideas and just have fun. Our emphasis is to connect the local preteens regularly and in person so that they may build local, lasting friendships and community. We are inclusive of everyone.
- To Subscribe, visit Pacifica Homeschoolers.
- Peninsula Waldorf Homeschoolers (PeninsulaWaldorfHomeschoolers) - Connect the Waldorf homeschoolers on the Bay Area Peninsula and help others to find us! Together we can share resources, post and plan field trips, and support each other. This site is also a bridge between the SF Waldorf Homeschoolers, Lupine Family Homeschoolers, Sequoia Star Homeschoolers and other local groups.
- To Subscribe, visit Peninsula Waldorf Homeschoolers.
- Plumas County Homeschoolers Facebook Page - Support and Encouragement for Families who educate at home!
- For more information, visit Plumas County Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Redding Homeschool Network (RHSN) - An inclusive support group for Shasta county homeschooling families. We welcome families of all faiths and all homeschooling styles.
- To Subscribe, visit Redding Homeschool Network (RHSN).
- Sacramento Area Homeschool Information & Chat (Sac_Area_HS_InfoChat) - Are you new & wondering what to do next? Don't lurk participate! You are welcomed here and invited to share. DeSchooling, Home Schooling, Homeschooling, Unschooling, K12, Waldorf Inspired, Thomas Jefferson Education, Pre School at home. Whether you've got an only child, a quiver full, toddlers, elementary schoolers, jr. high kids, teens or college prep we've all been there.
Antelope, Auburn, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Davis, Elk Grove, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Galt, Loomis, North Highlands, Humbolt, Placer, Rancho Cordova, Redding, Rocklin, Roseville, Sutter, West Sacramento, Woodland, Yuba
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- To Subscribe, visit Sacramento Area Homeschool Information & Chat.
- Sacramento Area Field Trip & Info (SAFTI) - For homeschoolers in the Sacramento Area. Posts are limited to field trips, classes, park days and events of interest to homeschoolers.
- To Subscribe, visit Sacramento Area Field Trip & Info.
- Sacramento Christian Organization of Parent Educators - SCOPE - A nonprofit Christian organization established in 1984. Our purpose is to provide information, support, encouragement and training to private, independent home educators in the Sacramento area.
- For more information, visit Sacramento Christian Organization of Parent Educators - SCOPE.
- Sacramento Homeschool Meetup Group - A support group for Christian homeschooling mothers and their children. We meet up for Field Trips, Crafts, Park Days, Skating, Bowling, and more! FREE MEMBERSHIP!
- For more information, visit Sacramento Homeschool Meetup Group.
- Sacramento Unschooling Network (SUNetwork) - A community of dedicated homeschooling families that are committed to meeting weekly at various parks around Sacramento. We would love to see you at the park! It is at this gathering where those with many years of experience unschooling and parenting are offering support.
- To Subscribe, visit Sacramento Unschooling Network.
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Search results from both LeapingFromTheBox and blogs
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101 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum
by Cathy Duffy
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Widely-recognized curriculum expert Cathy Duffy walks you through the curriculum selection process. This is an updated and heavily revised edition of 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum (2005).
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Homeschooling: The Teen Years
Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- to 18- Year-Old
by Cafi Cohen
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The teen years are when many homeschooling parents start to question or abandon their efforts. It's a precarious time, with challenging academics, pressing social issues, and the prospect of college looming. Parents can now breathe easy: this guide calms the teen-time jitters and even offers hope to those just turning to homeschooling now that their child is about to enter high school.
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Kindle Edition
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Free Range Learning
How Homeschooling Changes Everything
by Laura Grace Weldon
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Free Range Learning presents eye-opening data about the meaning and importance of natural learning. This data-from neurologists, child development specialists, anthropologists, educators, historians and business innovators-turns many current assumptions about school-based education upside down.
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Kindle Edition
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Deschooling Gently
by Tammy Takahashi
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Deschooling Gently will help you whether you are new to homeschooling, or if you are experienced, but are in need of new approaches. Discover the best way to educate your children at home, not through rote process, but by learning how to find the answer within yourself.
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Kindle Edition
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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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Kindle Edition
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Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner
by Kathy Kuhl
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Whether you already homeschool, are considering it, or just want to help your child after school, Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner helps you teach your child at home. "Anyone who lives or works with a struggling learner will find many a valuable nugget to aid in their work with these children." Barbara D. Ingersoll, Ph.D.
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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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