Thinking Beyond High School
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Thinking Beyond High School By Susan K. Stewart “We will be sending Joel to public school next year. We don’t think we can provide the college prep classes he needs,” Mr. Perez said with some sadness. My standard reply was “Are you sure?” “Neither my wife nor I know how to teach high school math,
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Hey Mama Monday: Time for Everything, Mama
Monday, 08 November 2021
Hey Mama, I don’t know about you, but this could be a common lament at my house: “Help! I ran out of time to do everything I planned!” In my zoo (otherwise known as a family–grin), that’s a common problem. I can make all kinds of plans, but real life all too often
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Hey Mama Monday: Preparing for College and Life, Mama
Monday, 01 November 2021
Hey Mama, I know that today it seems like your children will be young and needy forever, but I can attest that it will feel like time went by way too fast when you are standing at the graduation of your homeschooled child and looking back. You may be crying tears of frustration
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Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Not Forget About History, Mama
Monday, 02 August 2021
Hey Mama, In five years, life will be very different. You may have another child (or even a grandchild). People you know may have passed away. You might live in a different house or in a different state. You might have a completely different job. You might have no job at all. Life
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Hey Mama Monday: College and CLEPing Tips for Homeschoolers, Mama
Monday, 26 July 2021
See that little boy of yours? That wee little man? That tank on two legs? Yes, the one who is SO loud . . . the funny guy who is always cracking everyone up . . . the kid with the rumpled, flyaway hair and food on his face. Yeah, that one—the boy with
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Twelve Must-Dos for High School Students Headed to College
Thursday, 15 July 2021
Although not listed in any particular order, below are twelve actions your students should take before graduating high school, most of which need to be completed before entering the 12th grade. Narrow down top college choices. In order to prepare well financially and academically, it will be very helpful to have your students choose
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High School Planning Resources For Homeschoolers
Tuesday, 08 June 2021
When I began high school planning for the first time in my homeschooling career, it honestly was not that bad. As I watched my kids run around the playground throughout the early years, a sense of dread lingered in the back of my mind when it came to planning for the high school years.
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Positive Changes in The College Admissions Process Due to COVID
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Because of the pandemic, the year 2020 was a disaster on so many levels, especially for those attending college. Campuses closed, classes went virtual, and in many cases, students suffered. Events and celebrations were cancelled, including in-person graduation ceremonies. Students who did not have access to the internet had to figure out where to go