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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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Southern California Email Lists, Support Groups, Facebook Groups, Associations, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- Hemet Christian Homeschool Group & Co-Op - A Christian home school group & co-op, but most importantly we are a community! Whether you home school independently, or with a charter school , we are here for each other.
- For more information, visit Hemet Christian Homeschool Group & Co-Op.
- High Desert Homeschoolers - Victor Valley (Homeschooling-in-HighDesert) - A public announcement list for High Desert Homeschoolers ~ Supporting Families Who Have Chosen Home Education in the Victor Valley / Victorville area of Southern California. HDH also has a private list for currently participating members of High Desert Homeschoolers (HDH).
Homeschooling-in-HighDesert is an announcements only list for those who would like some High Desert information, but who do not, or have not yet started attending park days. After you have attended our park days, if you plan to continue participating and would like to then join the other list, please let us know!
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- To Subscribe, visit High Desert Homeschoolers - Victor Valley.
- Home4Kids - Pasadena (home4kids) - An inclusive group of homeschoolers in Pasadena and its surrounding areas. It meets on Tuesdays for crafts and recreation from 2-4pm. We also share homeschooling ideas, field trips, information and support.
- To Subscribe, visit Home4Kids - Pasadena .
- Home Educators' Resource Center - Bakersfield - A resource center dedicated to assisting parents who are homeschooling their own children through various private schools in the area. Through HERC, tutors offer classes in areas of specialty, and are available as independent contractors. Parents may hire these tutors to assist them in teaching various subjects. HERC offers a variety of clubs, providing opportunities for service or enrichment.
- For more information, visit Home Educators' Resource Center - Bakersfield.
- Home School Families of Southern California (homeschoolfamiliesofsocal) - This group is for any home schooling families in Southern California who wish to share in activities, learning, teaching, playing and being a part of a loving community of families who share in the act of home schooling. We are located in Glendora/Covina and have active families who reside here as well in Azusa, Walnut, Pomona, LaVerne, San Dimas, Ranch Cucamonga, Diamond Bar, Monrovia, Duarte, Monterey Park & Upland. If you home school through a charter school, Independent Study program, file an R4, un-school or any other type of home schooling not mentioned you are welcome to be a part of this community.
- To Subscribe, visit Home School Families of Southern California.
- Home School L.A. - Los Angeles (HomeSchoolLA) - Our goal is simple: create a non-profit website that provides locals with everything needed to homeschool in Los Angeles. If we don't have it; or have links to it; it doesn't exist, or we've spilled coffee on the keyboard again, and plan on getting it to you as soon as we are able. We also hope to bring everyone together, to strengthen the local homeschooling community.
We are an independent group - not just the moms who created this - but the site itself is for ALL homeschoolers throughout the region, and beyond! We aren't trying to take you away from your local group - we just hope to add to the experiences offered by ALL the groups. We're the "fun & crazy aunt" you visit occasionally!
This loop is an "announcement only" loop. From here we will announce classes, field trips and other events and allow you to register on this site. For now - it's a "no chat" zone. But who knows what the future may hold!
Please visit us at Home School L.A. and check our calendar regularly for ALL the fun trips and events we have planned. You can also find us at our Home School L.A. Facebook Page.
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- To Subscribe, visit HomeSchool LA.us - Los Angeles.
- Homeschool Whittier Home Schooling (HomeLearner) - Southern California home schooling families! Here, you'll find information most pertinent to Whittier homeschooling with some Los Angeles and Orange County information, occasional articles of use to your homeschool experience, unit studies and topical links.
Our homeschoolers come from Whittier, La Habra, Brea, La Mirada, Hacienda Heights, Fullerton, and occasionally farther. We value both the home learner and group learning process. Loop activities are informal. Amongst us, there are some truly secular families, many religious families of various denominations, traditional home educators, and eclectics. All are welcome so long as posting and conduct is within sociable norms and not defaming of other persons or groups. Participants recognize each family finds its own style (Konos, The Well Trained Mind TWTM, Charlotte Mason, Math-U-See, Saxon, Sonlight, Five-in-a-Row, Christian Cottage, Beautiful Feet, unschooling). Families with co-operative views and strong interest in unit studies and co-operative learning by doing will fit in well. Children in attendance range from newborns to teens.
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- To Subscribe, visit Homeschool Whittier Home Schooling.
- Homeschoolers of the Central Coast - San Luis Obispo County (Homeschoolers_of_the_Central_Coast) - An inclusive group of homeschoolers for San Luis Obispo County, meeting together on a regular basis for interaction and scheduled field trips. We meet to talk about issues and to allow the children to play together. We keep a relaxed and casual atmosphere amongst us.
- To Subscribe, visit Homeschoolers of the Central Coast - San Luis Obispo County (Homeschoolers_of_the_Central_Coast).
- Homeschoolers of the Central Valley Facebook Page - This group has been created to connect homeschooling families in the Central Valley areas: Madera/Oakhurst, Fresno, Clovis, Kingsburg, Hanford/Lemoore, Visalia, Tulare/ Porterville. It is a blessing to fellowship with others of like mind and heart...even on Facebook! If you are a Christ centered, homeschooling family (and we mean Jesus Christ of Nazareth) then please join our group.
- For more information, visit Homeschoolers of the Central Valley Facebook Page.
- Homeschooling Explorers of Santa Clarita (Homeschooling_Explorers) - Explore, discover, experience, and savor the JOY of homeschooling! Join us and other families in Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, Simi Valley, and San Fernando Valley for fun-in-the-sun events: Field Trips, Networking Groups, Homeschooling Tips & Links
- To Subscribe, visit Homeschooling Explorers of Santa Clarita.
- Homeschooling Fun - San Gabriel Valley - An all inclusive support group based in southwest area of San Gabriel Valley for families choosing to take charge of their children's education. We offer co-op classes in El Monte on Thursday mornings, followed by play time at a nearby park. We sponsor Frontier Kids Troop #166 which meets in Azusa 2 Wednesdays a month. You can also enjoy a variety of field trips throughout the year with us.
Join our Whittier Narrows Homeschooling FUN! yahoo group for free to receive updates on Parkdays, Holiday Celebrations, Frontier Kids & Game Clubs via email. Need more information? Contact us at info@hsfclasses.org.
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- For more information, visit Homeschooling Fun - San Gabriel Valley.
- Homeschooling in Central Orange County (HomeschoolingCOC) - An inclusive, member directed support group of families who are unique and diverse in their methods and styles of home education. We welcome everyone.
- To Subscribe, visit Homeschooling in Central Orange County.
- Homeschooling in Santa Clarita Valley (HomeschoolingInSCV) - A Homeschool support group based in the Santa Clarita Valley-- California! (near Six Flags Magic Mountain). It is Free to join! In the past 11+ years, we've done over 700 field trips!! We have had over 16 large group trips! We have helped answer home education classes, offered support and helped over 2,000+ families with their home school adventures over 10+ years!
- To Subscribe, visit Homeschooling in Santa Clarita Valley.
- Homeschooling in Temecula Valley Facebook Page - A group where we can post all information related to Homeschooling in Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore and the surrounding areas. We can create events, talk about different curriculums and any other topic that will help us in our journey.
- For more information, visit Homeschooling in Temecula Valley Facebook Page.
- Inland Empire AllWaysLearning (IEAWL) - An intentionally fully-inclusive support group open to all families who are currently homeschooling or who are considering this educational option -- regardless of culture, religion/belief system, or homeschooling style.
- To Subscribe, visit Inland Empire AllWaysLearning.
- Inland Empire Area Homelearners (IEAH) - Provides members with an enjoyable social opportunity, homeschooling information, support and resources! We meet for park day every Wednesday unless it's really wet or really cold. We enjoy keeping each other informed of fun, educational area events and homeschool news.
IEAH welcomes all faiths, beliefs, and all styles of homeschooling. We welcome all ages, from birth through college! We have many seasoned homeschooler parents who are an amazing source of wisdom, families who are brand new to homeschooling and every stage in-between. We especially welcome parents of babies, tots and preschoolers who are just beginning their parenting journey.
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- To Subscribe, visit Inland Empire Area Homelearners.
- Inland Empire Catholic Homeschoolers (InlandEmpireCatholicHomeschoolers) - A Catholic Homeschooling Support Group in the Inland Empire area of California. We serve all of the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties), and parts of Los Angeles and Orange County. This is a place to plan field trips, park days, get-togethers, buy and sell curriculum, share ideas, support each other, make new friends. For more information, visit our Inland Empire Catholic Homeschoolers website.
- To Subscribe, visit Inland Empire Catholic Homeschoolers.
- Inland Empire Catholic Homeschoolers - IECH - current and alumni Facebook Page - Members of Inland Empire Catholic Homeschoolers: homeschoolers in the Inland Empire, and parts of LA County and Orange County ~ parents and students ~ past, present and alumni!!
- For more information, visit Inland Empire Catholic Homeschoolers - IECH - current and alumni Facebook Page.
- Innovative Homeschool Support Group - Ventura (InnovativeHomeschool) - Serves members in Ventura, California, and surrounding communities. IHSG is an inclusive, eclectic support group dedicated to providing meaningful experiences for our children and support for one another in this marvelous adventure of living and learning. We are not a political or religious organization, nor are we a school or ISP. We have weekly park days, monthly field trips, classes, potlucks, summer beach days, an annual camping trip, a science fair, a cultural festival and many more activities. We also have a lending library and a curriculum exchange day. These are just some of the many ways we support our members.
- To Subscribe, visit Innovative Homeschool Support Group- Ventura.
- Kern County K12 Homeschoolers/Bakersfield (kerncountyk12homeschoolers) - Bakersfield and surrounding area families who use CAVA-K12 or other homeschooling styles. We will get together for park days, holiday parties, field trips, tours, lessons, and anything else we would like to do.
- To Subscribe, visit Kern County K12 Homeschoolers/Bakersfield.
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Please notify if your email list, support group, Facebook group, 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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Search results from both LeapingFromTheBox and blogs
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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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For The Children’s Sake
Foundations of Education for Home and School
by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
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A book about what education can be--for your child, in your home, and in your school. It is based first on a Christian understanding of what it means to be human--to be a child, a parent, a teacher--and on the Christian meaning of life. At the same time it is deeply practical.
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The Unschooling Handbook
How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
by Mary Griffith
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The unschooling movement is founded on the principle that children learn best when they pursue their own natural curiosities and interests. Learning is a natural, inborn impulse, and the world is rich with lessons to be learned and puzzles to be solved.
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