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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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The object of teaching a child is to enable the child to get along without the teacher. We need to educate our children for their future, not our past.
~ Arthur C. Clarke/b>
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Hampton Roads Virginia
Local Email Lists, Support Groups, Facebook Groups, Associations, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- Big World Peninsula - Southside of Norfolk/Chesapeake (bigworld_peninsula) - This group focuses specifically on events and happenings in the local area that homeschoolers may be interested in. There is a parent group that lists events taking place on the Southside of Norfolk and Chesapeak. We list mostly events happening on this side, but all events are open for publication. Events will be from local Parks & Recreation groups, 4-H, libraries, museums, the aquarium, space center, zoo, homeschool classes, field trips and co-ops, curriculum sales and conventions, and more! Areas served include Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Poqueoson, and other Peninsula localities.
- To Subscribe, visit Big World Peninsula - Southside of Norfolk/Chesapeake.
- Catholics in Action! - Southeastern Virginia (VACIA) - A monthly support group to encourge catholic homeschool families, living in Southeastern Virginia. As we have restricted membership, anyone wanting to join must submit an introduction to the moderator in order to be approved.
- To Subscribe, visit Catholics in Action! - Southeastern Virginia.
- Cerridwen's Kids (Cerridwens_Learning_Garden) - A family Pagan group in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The intended subject matter is Pagan family life and child-rearing as well as home schooling. We meet occasionally for moon lessons & activities, crafts, drumming & chanting, Sabbats and field trips.
- To Subscribe, visit Cerridwen's Kids.
- Christian Military Homeschoolers Co-op - Virginia Beach area - an active group for homeschoolers of every type (traditional, eclectic, unschoolers, etc.) We provide activities and enrichment oppurtunities for families in Virginia Beach area. Active duty, reserves or retired military from any branch of service may join. We are also open to DOD employees and members of our sponsoring church, Great Neck Baptist. Additional civilian families are admitted as space allows.
- For more information, visit Christian Military Homeschoolers Co-op - Virginia Beach area.
- Currituck County Homeschooling (Currituck_County_Homeschooling) - A resource for Home-Schoolers Living in or around Currituck County, including North Eastern North Carolina and South Eastern Virginia.
- To Subscribe, visit Currituck County Homeschooling.
- Hampton Roads Black Home Educators (HRBHE) - An all inclusive network of homeschool families in the Hampton Roads and surrounding areas of Virginia. Hampton Roads Black Home Educators serves families who choose to home school by networking through activities, community events and yahoo groups . Park days, fieldtrips, Mother's night out, family nights, Teen groups, teen volunteer opportunities, Co-ops and more are events that are available through HRBHE now or in the near future.
Everyone offers something special to our group. Parents are encouraged to share their homeschool experiences, ideals and resources. Join us in our common goal of educating our kids.
HRBHE's name doesn't exist to exclude any race. We welcome everyone. Our name is merely a beacon for fellow African-American homeschool families that are searching for fellowship, support and information. We encourage our fellow AA/black members to be more active in all community homeschool experiences.
Visit us on FACEBOOK at Hampton Roads Black Home Educators (HRBHE) and on the WEB at HRBHE.
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- To Subscribe, visit Hampton Roads Black Home Educators.
- Hampton Roads Christian Homeschoolers - A group of homeschool families in the Hampton Roads area that meet together to provide social opportunities for Christian homeschooled children. Our primary purpose is to serve the Christian homeschool community.
- For more information, visit Hampton Roads Christian Homeschoolers.
- Hampton Roads Virginia Waldorf Network Facebook Page - This group is for anyone in Hampton Roads that is interested in Waldorf Education or is already a Waldorf family looking for local support and friendships! This is not just a home school group either so don't feel like you don't belong. Anyone is welcome. I am located in Yorktown. If you live in Williamsburg, Yorktown, Newport News, Poquoson, Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake or Virginia Beach- then this group is for you!
- For more information, visit Hampton Roads Virginia Waldorf Network Facebook Page.
- Happy Homeschoolers of Suffolk, VA Facebook Page - Fun New Homeschooling Group in the Suffolk/Chesapeake Area!
- For more information, visit Happy Homeschoolers of Suffolk, VA Facebook Page.
- Home Educators Recreation & Enrichment Group - Hampton Roads Peninsula (HERE) - Homeschooling on the Hampton Roads Peninsula is awesome! At HERE, we offer a la carte opportunities to our member families to participate in group activities. We learn, play, and laugh together. Come make friends with other like-minded homeschooling families.
- For more information, visit Home Educators Recreation & Enrichment Group - Hampton Roads Peninsula.
- Homeschool Club of Hampton and Newport News - An inclusive social group for homeschooling families with children ages baby to high school. Its primary purpose is to provide unstructured activities for homeschool children and parents to meet each other and have fun. As we grow, I hope to offer park days, playdates, beach days, nature walks, family picnics, trips to local attractions, and moms nights out. Most activities will take place in Hampton and Newport News.
- For more information, visit Homeschool Club of Hampton and Newport News.
- Homeschool Plus - Hampton Roads (HSP) - Began in 1990 with 3 teachers, 3 classes, 30 students; Grew to a staff of 50, 400 students and over 100 classes; Facility: science lab, playground, sports field and 20 classrooms; Creative, hands-on learning experiences; Christian community; Flexible schedule; Field trips, yearbook, performance opportunities; Graduation ceremony; Free parent workshops
- For more information, visit Homeschool Plus - Hampton Roads.
- Homeschool Support for Hampton Roads VA (homeschooling-in-hamptonroads) - This list is a meeting place for residents of the Hampton Roads, Virginia & surrounding area to find camaraderie for themselves and their children through homeschooling. We have members from Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, York County, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Poquoson, Smithfield, Isle of Wight, the Eastern Shore & NE North Carolina. It is a list to talk about field trip ideas, get-togethers, co-op info, sports, curriculum, learning styles, homeschooling laws, family views of homeschooling, etc. We welcome people of all races, religions and creeds and encourage questions and suggestions on anything homeschooling-related. While we do not disallow or ban teen members, we want them to know that we are primarily a group for parents to support one another in homeschooling. If a mature, responsible teen (with parental permission) would like to set up a homeschooled teen group, we will be happy to post info about that here. Simply send an email to the list owner. **IMPORTANT: This list is *NOT* a place for those: ~ interested in studying homeschoolers ~ writing papers on homeschoolers ~ wanting to offer services or products to homeschoolers If you have a product or service you feel may benefit us, please send an email directly to the list owner (email address below). We will forward your offer, at our discretion, to the group.**
Additionally: This list is *NOT* a place: ~ to sell things! Our sister group is for homeschoolers to sell, trade, find, or give away things: Homeschooling in Hampton Roads Trading Post ~ to discuss everyday life! We have an Off Topic (OT) list for topics that do not directly relate to homeschooling: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HS-in-HR-Off-Topic-Discussion In short if you do not homeschool or do not have children you are interested in homeschooling this list is not for you.
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- To Subscribe, visit Homeschool Support for Hampton Roads VA.
- Homeschooling in Hampton Roads Off Topic Discussion (HS-in-HR-Off-Topic-Discussion) - A meeting place for Homeschooling residents of the Hampton Roads, VA area to connect with other homeschooling families. It is a group to discuss family matters not necessarily related to homeschooling. We welcome all people of all races, religions and creeds and encourage questions and suggestions.
We invite all members of our sister group Homeschool Support for Hampton Roads VA to join us here for Off Topic discussion of FAMILY realted topics. Got a pet that needs a new home? Looking for a doctor? This is the place! We hope to have members from Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, York County, Gloucester, Poquoson, Smithfield. Come join us.
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- To Subscribe, visit Homeschooling in Hampton Roads Off Topic Discussion.
- Homeschooling in Hampton Roads Trading Post (Homeschooling_in_Hampton_Roads_Trading_Post) - This group was formed as a sister group to Homeschooling Support in Hampton Roads and is used by members of that group to list items they have to sell, trade or give away and request any items wanted including free, trade and purchase.
This group IS NOT for business targeting homeschoolers! You can ask the owner to add your information to the group directory but you will not be granted membership.
This group IS moderated and memberships require approval.
A word about Trade Restrictions/Sale of Software, etc. no moderator / owner of this group will be checking compliance with applicable laws, it is up to individual members to comply with the law.
Another friendly reminder: items for children are frequently recalled. Members should check before they post or accept items.
The responsibility for legal issues and safety is YOURS ALONE Moderators / owners will not be held liable for or intervene in disputes (so let's not have any OK).
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- To Subscribe, visit Homeschooling in Hampton Roads Trading Post.
- Homeschooling Tidewater Teens (HomeschoolingTidewaterTeens) - A place where Southeastern VA parents of teens and preteens can share resources, offer support and encouragement and plan get togethers. This list is open to anyone regardless of style and methods of homeschooling, religion or how long you've homeschooled. In order to keep HTT a place of support and encouragement,discussion of politics and religion are not allowed.
- To Subscribe, visit Homeschooling Tidewater Teens.
- Homeschool Out of the Box Enrichment Co-op - Norfolk area - A unique homeschooling co-op experience conveniently located near the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, VA. Two aspects of HSoBX set us apart from other quality home school experiences in the Tidewater, VA: our commitment to high-level secular instruction and our dedication to developing a homeschooling community.
Join our Out of the Box: Homeschool Enrichment Yahoo Group
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- For more information, visit Homeschool Out of the Box Enrichment Co-op - Norfolk area.
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Search results from both LeapingFromTheBox and blogs
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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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Kindle Edition
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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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Kindle Edition
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