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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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I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free.
~ Michaelangelo
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Mississippi Email Lists, Support Groups, Facebook Groups, Associations, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- Laurel Christian Home Educators (LCHE) - The Laurel Christian Home Educators support group serves Laurel and the surrounding areas. Our purpose is to support and encourage Christian families who choose to educate their children at home. We provide support, fellowship, social activities, field trips, and educational and cultural activities for our member families. We do not, however, endorse or recommend certain curricula or provide specific instructions concerning how to home educate your child(ren).
- For more information, visit Laurel Christian Home Educators.
- Magnolia State Home Educators Association (MSHEA) - Magnolia State Home Educators Association is a Christian Homeschool support group helping families on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We are an actual group that meets for park days, field trips, holiday parties and more. We offer an annual Scripps sanctioned Homeschool Spelling Bee, a used curriculum sale and many other educational and extracurricular opportunities.
For more update information find us on Facebook: Magnolia State Home Educators Association (MSHEA) Facebook Page!
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- For more information, visit Magnolia State Home Educators Association (MSHEA).
- Mississippi Home Educators Association (MHEA) - Mississippi Home Educators Association seeks to enable, equip, and encourage families committed to teaching their children at home. MHEA accomplishes this goal through its annual conferences and through its affiliated local support groups.
You can also find us on Facebook! Mississippi Home Educators Association (MHEA)Facebook Page
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- For more information, visit Mississippi Home Educators Association (MHEA).
- Mississippi Homeschoolers Facebook Page - I thought it would be great to start a group for all Mississippi homeschoolers where we can ask questions, share ideas with others that we have found to be helpful, give support, curriculum thoughts and ideas, helpful websites and games, and even field trip ideas.
- To learn more, visit Mississippi Homeschoolers Facebook page.
- North Mississippi Home Educators Association - This group is open to ANY homeschool family, parent, student, or supporter in North Mississippi or the surrounding area. A place to discuss homeschooling, share resources, post about upcoming events, blog posts, cute pictures etc. Feel free to add your friends and share.
- To Subscribe, visit North Mississippi Home Educators Association.
- North Mississippi Homeschoolers Facebook Page - North Mississippi Home Educators Association (NMHEA) is a support group for home schooling moms. NMHEA meets the first Tuesday of each month. Our monthly gathering often gives us a fresh view of our priorities as women of God and invigorates us in the pursuit of educating our children. Through scheduled field trips our children also enjoy fellowship and social events with other home educated children.
More than friends, we are sisters in Christ! Our focus is to glorify God in our homes, the education of our children, and the fellowship time we share.
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- To Subscribe, visit North Mississippi Homeschoolers Facebook page.
- Olive Branch Christian Home Educators (OBCHE) - Olive Branch Christian Home Educators (OBCHE) is a Homeschool support group that began 15 years ago in DeSoto County, Mississippi. We exist to inform, encourage, and aid Christian homeschooling families in Olive Branch and the surrounding areas as they seek God's will in training and educating their children. The membership shares information with each other concerning issues related to home education and provides opportunities for family recreation and educational activities.
- For more information, visit Olive Branch Christian Home Educators.
- Outside The Box Learning Group - We are a new homeschooling group located in Desoto county, MS. We are dedicated to helping children learn through experiences shared with other homeschoolers. We are (mostly) mothers looking to grow our group in and around the northern Mississippi area. Our group is not tied to a specific religion or religious organization for parents who are looking to socalize their children outside of their church or with no church involvement. There is no religious decrimination. Everyone is welcome no matter their religious or schooling background. Parent involvement is a must. This is not a drop off service, we are a group of parents who like to plan outtings or host home events with other families who homeschool.
- For more information, visit Outside The Box Learning Group.
- PEAK Homeschool Network Facebook Page - If you live in Alabama or Mississippi and are looking for a diverse, collaborative community of inclusive homeschoolers, welcome to PEAK!
PEAK Hattiesburg Facebook page.
PEAK Jackson Facebook page.
PEAK Jackson Teens Facebook page.
PEAK Meridian Facebook page.
PEAK Ocean Springs/Biloxi Facebook page.
PEAK Tupelo Facebook page.
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- To Subscribe, visit PEAK Homeschool Network Facebook page.
- Pearl River County Christian Home Educator's Association (PRCCHEA) - PRCCHEA was founded in 2010 and exists to provide Christian homeschooling families with multiple opportunities to fellowship with one another and to provide opportunities for our children to engage in educational experiences that enrich our homeschooling efforts.
- For more information, visit Pearl River County Christian Home Educator's Association.
- Reservoir Area Christian Home Educators (ReACHE) - Reservoir Area Christian Home Educators (ReACHE) exists to glorify God by providing information, inspiration, fellowship, support and encouragement to Christian home educating families.
- For more information, visit Reservoir Area Christian Home Educators (ReACHE).
- Starkville Christian Home Educators (SCHE) - Come join the Starkville-area homeschool group with families in Starkville, West Point, Columbus, Cedar Bluff, Pheba, Tibbee, Maben, and beyond. Made up of homeschool families from all walks of life and all levels of experience, there is a friend here for everyone.
- For more information, visit Starkville Christian Home Educators.
- Trinity Homeschool Group Facebook Page - Our homeschool group exists to support and undergird our members as they seek to raise their children with a Biblical worldview and grounded in the Word of God.
- For more information, visit Trinity Homeschool Group Facebook Page.
- Vicksburg Christian Home Educators (VCHE) - VCHE is an organization whose foundation and structure is distinctly Christian and whose primary purpose is to provide information, encouragement and support to Christian home school families who meet in the Warren County area. VCHE has purposed that the organization and all its activities and publications will be consistently and forthrightly honoring and glorifying to the Lord God. We seek to provide encouragement and support to families through group meetings, newsletters, field trips, fellowships, and other various activities. We also provide sources of information on curriculum, legislation, and the law.
- For more information, visit Vicksburg Christian Home Educators.
- Wild Azaleas Facebook Page - All are welcome who feel they belong: atheists, agnostics, and folks of any religion seeking secular education for their children and/or secular support with their homeschooling--happy to leave aside promotion of religious beliefs or curriculum. We are based in St. Tammany Parish, but anyone in southern Louisiana/Mississippi who needs a place to get support on their secular homeschooling journey is welcome!
- For more info, visit Wild Azaleas Facebook Page.
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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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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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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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Homeschooling The Challenging Child
A Practical Guide
by Christine M. Fields
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Often, families will choose homeschooling because they have children who cannot cope or thrive within traditional educational environments due to special physical or emotional needs. Homeschooling the Challenging Child addresses these special education issues, offering potential and current homeschooling families qualified and expert advice.
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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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