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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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One must learn by doing the thing. For though you think you know it,
you have no certainty until you try.
~ Sophocles
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Travel / Geography / Military Email Lists, Support Groups, Facebook Groups, Associations, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- JBAB Home Educators Facebook Page - JBAB Home Educators is an inclusive group of military homeschoolers on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling in Washington, DC, serving DC area homeschoolers.
- To learn more, visit JBAB Home Educators Facebook Page.
- JBSA Randolph Home Educators Facebook Page - Our group is for families of SCHOOL AGED children that are included and classified under Texas Compulsory Attendance laws (ages 6 to 18). We are comprised of homeschooling families on Randolph AFB, Fort Sam Houston, and surrounding areas with the primary purpose of connecting with one another through participation in events and activities. Membership in our group is a great way to build friendships, enrich the home education experience, and create a strong, healthy, thriving homeschool community. We do not require membership fees, volunteer obligations, or statements of faith, however, we do request your ACTIVE participation and INTERACTION in our group in order to ensure our goals.
- To learn more, visit JBSA Randolph Home Educators Facebook Page.
- Kitsap Military Homeschoolers Facebook Page - Kitsap Military Homeschoolers recognizes that military families have a unique set of challenges when it comes to educating their children at home. KMH is open to all military families in Kitsap County. We welcome families from all branches of service, active duty or retired. We welcome families homeschooling using any method, families of all religious or non religious affiliations, and families with a wide variety of parenting styles. KMH exists to support military families in their homeschooling journey.
- To learn more, visit Kitsap Military Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- LDS Military Homeschoolers Facebook Page - This is a group where we can openly seek/share advice on being military, being homeschoolers, being LDS, and all of the above combined. We are unique enough in our religious lifestyle that adding a military & homeschooling life to that can be very hard and at times lonesome.
- To learn more, visit LDS Military Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Maxwell Area Home Educators (MAHE) - Maxwell Area Home Educators (MAHE) is a homeschool support group formed primarily to assist military homeschoolers on and around Maxwell AFB. Our members live in Montgomery, Prattville, and other local areas, as well as in base housing at Maxwell and Gunter Annex. We welcome homeschool families regardless of their reasons for homeschooling, philosophy, or method of instruction. MAHE is NOT a legal "church school", but a network of homeschoolers working together to assist and support one another. Whether you're new to homeschooling or a long-term homeschool parent looking to broaden your child's academic and social experience, you'll find MAHE has plenty to offer.
For more information, visit the Maxwell Area Home Educators website.
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- To subscribe, visit Maxwell Area Home Educators (MAHE).
- Military Families Homeschool Facebook Page - We want to get a one stop shop place for Military families to come worldwide for Homeschooling information. Any input is awesome!
- To learn more, visit Military Families Homeschool Facebook Page.
- Military Home Educators Network of Oahu - A Christian member driven support group of military homeschoolers from Oahu.
- For more information, visit Military Home Educators Network of Oahu.
- military-homeschool - This list is a place for military persons and their families who homeschool to come together. We have such unique opportunities and situations! This list is to support, encourage, swap curriculum, and pray for encouragement and praise our blessings too.
- To subscribe, visit military-homeschool.
- Military Homeschoolers Curriculum Swap - Europe Facebook Page - Book swap and selling page for U.S. military and civilians stationed overseas. Sponsored by KMC Homeschool Fellowship, Germany & SHAPE Homeschoolers, Belgium.
This is a great way to link homeschoolers together to provide a market for buying/selling curriculum. However, it's very much a "buyer beware" scenario, and all arrangements for payment and shipping are left up to the buyer and seller.
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- To learn more, visit Military Homeschoolers Curriculum Swap - Europe Facebook Page.
- Military Homeschool Family Network Facebook Page (MHFN) - This network is designed for military families across the globe to share thoughts, comments, or concerns we all face as homeschoolers while serving our country.
- To learn more, visit Military Homeschool Family Network Facebook Page.
- Military Homeschoolers Facebook Page - This is a group for military families who choose to educate their children at home. We believe that there is no right approach or method when choosing to homeschool our children, but that each family has to do what is best for them. Please be respectful and keep posts relevant to things that pertain to homeschooling and/or military life.
- To learn more, visit Military Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Military Homeschoolers Google+ Group - Homeschooling in the Military offers some unique challenges that many other families do not encounter in their day to day life. Frequent moves, long absences of our loved ones, living in foreign countries and strong yet short friendships make this life more interesting. Join us to share your tips, tricks, and successes as a Military Homeschooling family.
- To learn more, visit Military Homeschoolers Google+ Group.
- Military Homeschoolers Overseas Facebook Page - Military Homeschoolers Overseas aims to provide information and support to all OCONUS military homeschooling families, regardless of religious affiliation (or lack thereof). We're here to share resources, talk about issues relating to homeschooling in the military or in general. This group does not endorse any particular method of homeschooling or any religion. We know that our members come from backgrounds that are richly diverse.
- To learn more, visit Military Homeschoolers Overseas Facebook Page.
- Misawa Home Educators Facebook Page - We are a group of parents in Misawa, Japan who educate our school-aged children at home. We offer support and share opportunities for learning and socializing.
- To learn more, visit Misawa Home Educators Facebook Page.
- NAS JRB New Orleans Homechoolers Facebook Page - This group is created for Homeschooling families associated with Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans. Please use it to share information, support and encourage one another as we educate our children.
- For more info, visit NAS JRB New Orleans Homechoolers Facebook Page.
- Naval Base Guam Homeschool Facebook Page
- To learn more, visit Naval Base Guam Homeschool Facebook Page.
- Oahu Military Homeschoolers Connection Facebook Page - OMHC is a diverse group of military homeschooling families connecting with one another for the social growth of our children. Our group exists for the primary purpose of providing fun and enjoyable activities/events for our members throughout the year. Membership in our group is a great way to build friendships, enrich the home education experience, and create a strong, healthy, thriving homeschool community.
Group membership is open to ALL homeschooling families regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, homeschooling style/method, or military branch of service. We are comprised of military families (active duty, retired, and DOD civilian) on the island of Oahu and surrounding areas committed to providing support socially and educationally. Whether you are a veteran homeschooler or new to homeschooling, OMHC has something to offer everyone.
Also visit our Oahu Military Homeschoolers Connection (OMHC) website.
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- To learn more, visit Oahu Military Homeschoolers Connection Facebook Page.
- Okinawa Homeschool Group Facebook Page - This group is open to all homeschooling families with at least one child of compulsory kindergarten age or higher that you are currently home schooling. We are a supportive group, where you can connect with other homeschooling families on Okinawa, find information on resources available on the island, brainstorm ideas and activities, ask questions, and find encouragement and positive attitudes! We welcome people of all faiths - or none - all political persuasions - or none - and all methods of homeschooling.
- To learn more, visit Okinawa Homeschool Group Facebook Page.
- Peterson Homeschoolers - Welcome to the Peterson Homeschool Group. The group consists of active duty, reserve and retired military members (plus, their families). We provide support towards the education of your child, no matter what your schooling style may be. And you don't have to live of Peterson AFB to be a member!
In the past, our events include field trips, Mom's meetings, swimming lessons, gym time, and crafts. We are going to start planning more events so that moms and kids can socialize and build friendships.
You can also find us on Facebook: Peterson AFB Homeschoolers Facebook Page
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- To Subscribe, visit Peterson Homeschoolers.
- San Diego Military Homechool Families Facebook Page - This is a group for military families that are homeschooling and living in the San Diego area. All military branches and all homeschool styles are welcome.
We have a homeschool support meeting every other month and a monthly park day (details will be posted). Feel free to post field trips and other get togethers!
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- For more info, visit San Diego Military Homechool Families Facebook Page.
- SHAPE Homeschoolers Facebook Page - We are a group of homeschool families living near Mons, Belgium.
- To learn more, visit SHAPE Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Stuttgart Area Homeschoolers Facebook Page - We are a faith-based homeschool group in Germany. You MUST belong to SAHS and have an application on file. This is a place to share thoughts and ideas with existing members.
- To learn more, visit Stuttgart Area Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Stuttgart GE Homeschoolers Facebook Page - A place homeschooling families in the Stuttgart area can get together and share ideas and advice. As always, please be respectful of others opinions, beliefs, and personalities.
- To learn more, visit Stuttgart GE Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Vilseck/Grafenwoehr Homeschoolers Facebook Page - A forum for homeschoolers living in the USAG-Grafenwoehr American Military Communities. We are located in Bavaria, Germany in the cities of Vilseck and Grafenwoehr.
- To learn more, visit Vilseck/Grafenwoehr Homeschoolers Facebook Page.
- Yongsan Homeschool Group Facebook Page - This group is for those stationed in Korea and homeschooling. Questions and postings on here should be related to curriculum, homeschool questions or arranging social functions for our homeschoolers.
- To learn more, visit Yongsan Homeschool Group Facebook Page.
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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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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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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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