Choosing the Right College
Monday, 09 April 2012
College! Over the last ten years that word has become a regular part of our household vocabulary. During that time, our older children have attended four different institutions of higher learning. They have been students at our local junior college, a state university, and two private Christian colleges. Two students stayed in our home state
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Despite cuts, colleges say financial aid still abounds
Monday, 09 April 2012
The financial picture might look bleak to some prospective college students, considering state budget cuts, millions of dollars slashed from the low-income Pell grant program, and constant tuition increases. But financial aid officials at area colleges and universities insist that there are millions of dollars in scholarships, work-study grants, and other assistance still available, with
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Teaching High School Literature
Monday, 09 April 2012
Teaching high school literature can be intimidating. How do I know which type of program to choose? What best fits my child’s learning style? What are the options for teaching this subject area? We decided to examine the options and present our findings. My keep-it-simple philosophy tells me that a really effective high school literature
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Extracurricular Activities: How Do I Choose?
Monday, 09 April 2012
Type in the keywords, ‘xtracurricular homeschool activities,’ in Google’s search box, and a myriad of sites suggesting a bevy of activities will be displayed. Typical suggestions you will likely find include: club activities ranging from Scouts to book clubs; sports activities such archery, basketball, and swimming; music classes that teach violin individually or band cooperatively;
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