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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
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Hampton Roads Virginia
Local Email Lists, Support Groups, Facebook Groups, Associations, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- Norfolk Homeschoolers (Norfolk_Homeschoolers) - A diverse group of homeschoolers in the Norfolk, VA, area. We welcome all who are wishing to provide the best homeschooling experience possible for their children. We strive to provide a positive environment for the exchange of ideas and information. Please check us out and let us get to know you and your children!!!
- To Subscribe, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Norfolk_Homeschoolers/.
- Peninsula Arts Homeschool Center - Newport News (pahscenter) - To inform homeschooling parents and their children on the Peninsula and Southside about the activities and classes happening at the Peninusla Arts Homeschooling Center.
The P.A.HS follows the S.E.A.R.C.H motto of: We exist as a framework for networking, communicating and supporting each other. We are a very diverse group of people. We have homeschoolers of all shapes and sizes -- from religious to nonreligious, unschoolers to curriculum based, and everything in between. We do not endorse any one resource, method, curriculum, philosophy or religion over another.
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- To Subscribe, visit Peninsula Arts Homeschool Center - Newport News.
- SAGE and PAGE Co-ops - Greater Hampton Roads area - For over 16 years, SAGE and PAGE has been offering homeschooling families the opportunity to participate in a group learning environment with a Christian atmosphere and quality classes that will enrich their homeschool experience. We strive for excellence in all we do, and we love the homeschooling community that has developed over the years in the Greater Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
- For more information, visit SAGE and PAGE Co-ops - Greater Hampton Roads area.
- SEARCH VA OT (SEARCHVAOT) - An off-topic discussion group for Secular Tidewater, VA homeschool members only.
- To Subscribe, visit SEARCH VA OT.
- Secular Tidewater, VA homeschool (SEARCHVA) - SEARCH - Southside Embracing All Religions and Cultures in Homeschooling -is a loosely organized group of homeschool families in the Southeastern area of Virginia, which includes Tidewater, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. We exist as a framework for networking, communicating and supporting each other. We are a very diverse group of people and include homeschoolers of all shapes and sizes -- from religious to nonreligious, unschoolers to curriculum based, and everything in between. This is a secular group, and we do not endorse any one resource, method, curriculum, philosophy or religion over another. No political or religious discussion is permitted on this list.
- To Subscribe, visit Secular Tidewater, VA homeschool.
- Southside Christian Homeschoolers - Southside Hampton Roads area (southsidechristianhomeschoolers) - An online bulletin board for Christian homeschoolers who reside in Southside Hampton Roads, Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. Please feel free to announce all community activities, church gatherings, field trips, homeschool groups, and homeschool activities that you think might be of interest to homeschoolers. If the activity is not solely Christian oriented, please mention that by listing so in the subject line. Our goal is to give encouragement and support to those trying to merge home and school into a lifestyle of learning that includes a higher purpose. One need not be a Christian or use a Christian only curriculum to be a member.
- To Subscribe, visit Southside Christian Homeschoolers - Southside Hampton Roads area.
- Southside Educational Escapades Co-op - Norfolk - An inclusive homeschool co-op where all members’ beliefs, racial, and cultural backgrounds are respected. We value diverse perspectives and believe our differences enrich our world. We offer academic and enrichment classes that have a classical education flavor. The curriculum is hands-on and fun; while still being an outstanding educational experience. We meet on Fridays in at Miles Memorial United Methodist Church in the Ocean View area of Norfolk.
Find us at our SEE Co-op Facebook page.
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- For more information, visit Southside Educational Escapades Co-op - Norfolk.
- T.E.A.C.H. - Tidewater Educators Association for Christian Homeschooling - TEACH is a 501c(3) regional homeschool support group, serving southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. There are no membership requirements or dues to be associated with TEACH. We welcome all local home schooling families to join with us in the various activities and programs that we offer. The parents coordinate the programs by serving on the TEACH Board, volunteering for department head duties, coaching, fundraising, etc.
- For more information, visit T.E.A.C.H. - Tidewater Educators Association for Christian Homeschooling.
- TEAM - Churchland/Western Branch/Northern Suffolk - A support group for homeschooling families who live in or near the Churchland area of Portsmouth, Western Branch area of Chesapeake and Northern Suffolk. We have weekly park social times, field trips, MNO's, and more. We hope you will come out to meet us and find a great group of local homeschool friends.
- For more information, visit TEAM - Churchland/Western Branch/Northern Suffolk.
- Tidewater Homeschool Info & Support (Tidewater_Homeschool_Info_Support) - TIDEWATER HOMESCHOOL INFO & SUPPORT: "THIS" newsletter is to encourage homeschool families in the Hampton Roads area of Va. That could include Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Mathews, Smithfield, Suffolk, Norfolk, Va.Beach, Chesapeake, Edenton NC, & beyond!
Tidewater Homeschool Info & Support is an email service only.... I channel homeschool info to you from numerous contacts in the Hampton Roads area. It is sent sporatically, & might include co-ops, lessons, sports, meetings, museum classes, field trips, etc. If YOU have an event that is of interest to the homeschool community, I will send it out, but must have 2 weeks lead time. I approve & edit all submissions as needed...no spam allowed ;)
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- To Subscribe, visit Tidewater Homeschool Info & Support.
- Virginia Peninsula Radical Unschoolers - Williamsburg/Newport News/and beyond (VAPeninsulaRadicalUnschoolers) - A place for those who classify themselves as radical unschooling families, to gather and share! No curriculum required! If you live in the area and are life learners; a big fan of John Holt and marvel in your child/dren's natural learning; practice attached and joyful parenting: and you want to find others that parent/live like you....then this is the group for you!
- To Subscribe, visit Virginia Peninsula Radical Unschoolers - Williamsburg/Newport News/and beyond.
- Well-Trained Mind Friends in Hampton Roads (TheWellTrainedMindinHamptonRoads) - A virtual meeting place for members of Well-Trained Mind Friends to contact each other, share information, and get together for social or educational reasons. We also meet in “real life” monthly.
- To Subscribe, visit Well-Trained Mind Friends in Hampton Roads.
- Williamsburg Classical Academy (Co-op) - Newport News - An inclusive homeschool co-op where all members’ beliefs, racial, and cultural backgrounds are respected. We value and encourage diverse perspectives and believe our differences enrich our world.
We offer academic and enrichment classes that are based on a traditional classical educational model. We are fortunate to have well-educated and extremely talented teachers, many of whom are homeschool moms, too. This allows us to offer classes for every age group including pre-school!
Since 2010, we have offered a transcript program for high school students, as well as many seminars and workshops for parents homeschooling during this critical educational time. We are also a sponsor for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, the Hugh O'Brian Youth Ambassador Seminar (HOBY), and the Phi Kappa National Homeschool Honor Society. This year we will also sponsor a Middle and High School Academic Conference in conjunction with the Teacher's Box(http://teachersbox.com/).
We will again offer our popular Montessori preschool class, along with many new classes for the elementary, middle, and high school student! Read all about them under Academy Information, where we also have teacher bios posted.
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- For more information, visit Williamsburg Classical Academy - Newport News.
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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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