There are a great number of ways to creatively gain high school credit at home besides using a curriculum bought from a publisher. At this age, volunteer work, as well as paid employment, can be counted as a work experience elective. For example, a student with an interest in nursing can volunteer at a local

With the economic woes surrounding us, many parents are looking for ways for their teens to make money. Teens can have some pretty expensive desires, so it is a good idea to give them ways they can make money themselves. Not only will it help them, but it can take some stress off the family

By Tricia McQuarrie   Some homeschooling parents find formulating a plan for homeschooling through high school a challenge. Should our focus be on completing a challenging high school curriculum package? What about facing the college recruiters? What about spending money on costly umbrella schools that offer accredited diplomas? These concerns motivate some parents to plan

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