In Their Words
In Their Words is an ongoing project designed to share insights, wisdom, stories, advice, and experiences about education. These articles and interviews and the voices of homeschool alumni, public school alumni, educational professionals, and others. The vision of In Their Words is to create a library of perspectives, to celebrate the voices of diversity, and to influence future generations. There is no agenda or censorship here—these voices are pure and real. Click here to share your story.
12 Great Things About Being Homeschooled
Posted in Homeschool Voices, Homeschooling on September 22, 2017
All parents want the best for their kids, and my parents are no different. After a lot of thought and a lot of experience with the public-school system, they decided that the best thing for their kids was teaching them at home. My family is a Bible-centered Christian family that has done mission work since Read More »
What this Former Homeschool Student Wants Every Teaching Parent to Know
Posted in Homeschool Voices on June 27, 2017
Every choice we make as parents feels significant. And some are probably even more important than the choice to homeschool. Just like every other important decision you’ve made, it comes after careful consideration, weighing the risk and benefits, and rigorous introspection to answer the gnawing question: “Can I even do this?” Even when you know Read More »
College Applications and Other Near Death Experiences
Posted in In Their Words on June 14, 2017
Once upon a time (about 4 months ago) I was in a state of existential crisis. I seriously contemplated holing up in my parent’s basement and selling corny greeting cards for the rest of my life. I was at THAT level of stress. And what else could I be talking about, but college applications; the Read More »
Welcome to the Jungle
Posted in In Their Words on May 28, 2017
I began my first year of teaching with a healthy mix of trepidation, excitement, and curiosity. My mother is a lifelong teacher, and I had several teachers growing up that had a huge impact on my life. I was optimistic that I would be able to give something good back to the world. By the Read More »
Standardized Testing: The Teacher's Dilemma
Posted in In Their Words on May 19, 2017
As I sit in the computer lab while my students take our state’s standardized test, I can sense the angst in the room. I can sense that even though I had the students do a brain break and talked about ‘taking a breath’ during a test, I do not hear them breathing. I hear clicking Read More »
