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Homeschooling's Popularity Is Soaring in Arkansas
Posted in News on February 27, 2017
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Twenty years ago, the idea of home schooling may have seemed foreign, and for some, a little scary. Fast forward to 2017 and home schooling is the fastest growing form of education in the country, according to the National Home Education Research Institute. In a two-part series, THV11 is breaking Read More »
The Best Udemy Courses for K-12 Home Education
Posted in Homeschooling on February 27, 2017
Udemy's online classes are an incredibly valuable resource for any homeschooling family. For anyone who does not know, Udemy is an online learning marketplace that offers courses in a full spectrum of subjects and interests. There are courses in core subjects, photography, art, yoga, music, technology, programming, martial arts, ballet, cooking & home economics, entrepreneurship, and much more. Udemy.com Read More »
HUGE SALE: Udemy Courses for Just $10!
Posted in Resources on February 23, 2017
Just a quick alert for any homeschool families that enjoy online classes and online resources. Udemy is currently having a sale that ends on February 28th where their courses are only $10! There's really nothing to lose at that price. The sale is visible if you use a link with the built-in promo code: BREAKTHRU. Read More »
GoConqr: Online tools to meet homeschool needs
Posted in Resources on February 17, 2017
Many of the challenges faced by homeschooling educators are heightened versions of the challenges faced by teachers in mainstream learning environments. The desire to increase student motivation and engagement, the need to find interesting and relevant content, and the importance of providing feedback and support for learners are common to all educators. While the closeness Read More »
Virginia Senate Approval Sends 'Tebow Bill' to McAuliffe
Posted in News on February 14, 2017
Tags: Politics
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Senate narrowly approved a bill Monday that would allow home-schooled students across the commonwealth to play high school sports. HB 1578, commonly known as the "Tebow Bill," would eliminate a statewide ban prohibiting home-schooled students from participating in high school athletics and other interscholastic activities. The Senate voted 22-18 Read More »
