One of my favorite homeschool quotes has come from homeschool mom, author, and speaker Barbara Shelton: “Real-life learning is any learning that happens in a real-life setting, for real-life purposes, in a reallife manner.” Isn’t that liberating? Haven’t you always known that to be true? In states that have a set number of required hours

A man about to go on a journey called his servants together and entrusted his possessions to them. Although Matthew 25 remains silent on the subject of instructions and admonitions, the servants understood their obligation to handle the situation properly–in other words, to “mind their Ps and Qs.” God grants each individual a share of

Is your child prepared for college? Did you start planning and preparing early on, or have you waited until the last minute–eleventh and twelfth grade? Unless you have the acceptance letter in hand, then it is Dr. Beasley to the rescue. Imagine a student with a GPA (grade point average) less than 3.0 but with

“No school today?” The familiar question is asked by a nurse whom I meet in the elevator. I smile and patiently begin to explain yet again, “Actually, I’m homeschooled, so I can study extra on some days and then volunteer here at the hospital!” “Oh, really? That’s great!” she replies, and we step off the

All the guests have said their goodbyes. The punch bowl is dry and the graduation money is burning a hole in my pocket. I did it. After 13 years of home education, I have graduated from high school. The next chapter in my life is beginning. I’m becoming an adult with dreams, responsibilities, jobs, and

By Amelia Harper Like many homeschooling parents, my goal for my children has always been to provide them with a strong Christian foundation, to educate and enlighten their minds, and to prepare them for a life of service that will most likely extend beyond the fours walls of our home. I have homeschooled five children

As parents finish the high school years in their homeschool journey, they often find themselves facing the identical philosophical challenges that attracted them to family-oriented tutorial education in the first place. Resolving the dilemma of whether or not the traditional approach to career training is best for their child(ren) requires getting accurate information about their

I recently met with a home educated student, Pam, who was preparing for her first SAT. She hoped to one day make medical research her career, but first, she had to take the SAT and begin her college search. Initial testing to identify areas of weakness revealed almost a complete lack of high school math

By Matthew and David Bass   Did you know that nine out of ten Christian high school students will leave the church by the time they are sophomores in college? (McNeal, Reggie. The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church. Jossey-Bass, 2003, p. 4.) If that statistic surprises you, you’re not alone. Homeschool parents

When it comes to high school, most homeschooling parents approach these years with fear and trepidation. I will admit that I did, as well. But I am so pleased that we decided to take the plunge and continue home schooling our oldest daughter rather than pursuing private or public school for these final four years.

Last year, the University of Arizona system considered implementing a minimum SAT requirement for homeschoolers to receive guaranteed admission. According to the Arizona Daily Wildcat, President Peter Likins argued against it as something unnecessary, since homeschooled applicants were already attractive candidates. He noted that homeschoolers are already admitted at extremely high rates, citing the previous

Today’s homeschooling parents are provided with an abundance of curriculum to help educate their young children. But when it comes to college, they often wonder what requirements their student will have to meet. What do admissions officers look for when they review an application? How are unconventional students treated? Most importantly, how can a homeschooled