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Homeschoolers and Sports Teams

Tim Tebow didn’t let rules against homeschoolers playing High School football in Oklahoma stop him. Instead, he played football for Nease High School in Jacksonville Florida. This led to winning a Scholarship to Flordia State and also a Heisman Trophy. He just finished his fourth season with the Patriots. Many homeschoolers, myself included run into problems when happily homeschooled children become restless teens. They want to hang out with friends. They want to participate in athletics. They want clubs, and associations that are available in high schools. Many families make the decision to forgo homeschooling in exchange for a “normal” … Continue reading →

An Effort to Court Florida Homeschoolers Falls Short

“Pasco County (Florida) teacher Mike Maynard also stood at the podium and told parents their children would receive a better education in public schools — a statement that sent a rumble of angry laughter through the crowd.”(Tampa Tribune) Florida schools are not being shy about trying to get homeschoolers to come back to school. The parents of 760 homeschooled students in Pasco County were invited to a meeting last Thursday in an effort to woo the families back into public school. Fewer than 30 parents attended the meeting, and they were not in a good mood. Many parents scolded the … Continue reading →

When Homeschoolers rely on the State

There is a situation going on in Keyser, West Virginia right now where three homeschooled students were removed from public school classes on the second day of the spring semester. For those of you who wonder what homeschoolers were doing in public school in the first place, the fact is that homeschoolers in West Virginia have a great deal of access to public schools. West Virginia is one of those states that allow homeschooled children to participate in extra curricular activities and sports. In order to participate in those optional activities, a homeschooler must also partake in school courses. For … Continue reading →

Homeschoolers Competing in Sports on Our Own Terms

A New York Times Articles recently profiled a homeschooled young lady who is one of the best girl basketball players in the nation. Her mother coaches her basketball team, the Mavericks. The story also focused on their yearly post-season tournament, the National Christian Homeschool Basketball Championship. The yearly tournament brings together 300 boys and girls from 19 states where the students compete, build friendships, and socialize with other homeschooled basketball players across the nation. While this post-season gathering is quite impressive is the in season accomplishments that matters most. Homeschool basketball teams (as well as other sports) have gone mainstream. … Continue reading →

Should Homeschoolers Compete against Other Students?

The Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) reports that a recent city festival in Shreveport Louisiana recently tried to bar homeschoolers from competing in the yearly competitions because they thought it would be unfair to the children that went to public school. They did not say exactly how it would be unfair, only that they felt it was. I have to wonder if the officials thought is unfair because a large number of homeschoolers had won in the past, including the young lady who won first place at the vocal competition. Perhaps the officials suddenly decided that after years of homeschoolers … Continue reading →

Should Homeschoolers and Public School Children Play Together?

Sounds like a silly question doesn’t it? Well, it is actually the cause for debate in Georgia right now. Currently, SB 85, a bill that allows Equal Access to Extracurricular Activities for home/private school students is being discussed in the Georgia General Assembly. SB 85 is a BILL “to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs, so as to provide that home school students and private school students may participate in extracurricular activities of public schools; to provide a short title; to provide … Continue reading →

2006 in Review: Homeschooling Blog at a Glance

As a new homeschooling blogger at Families.com, I wanted to know everything that has been discussed to date. In response to my own curiosity, and in an effort to make perusing our articles easier for you, our readers, I have compiled all of the blogs for the year 2006. Deciding to Homeschool Why homeschool Am I qualified for this? Reasons that Homeschooling Works! My Most Important Advice for Homeschoolers. The Cost of Homeschooling Instead of standing up for their own kids, why not stand up for all kids? Disclaimer: I am hardly an expert in education. Did You Know? ‘Empirical … Continue reading →

Lunch in the Homeschool House

Even homeschooled kids eat lunch. The only difference is that homeschooled child can rummage through the kitchen at lunchtime or the homeschool mom can cook the meal rather than pack it the night before. For many families, cooking a hot lunch is one more step that if alleviated would be cause for rejoice. In families with multiple children with multiple tastes lunch can up being chaos or more like a diner than a family meal. Feeding time at your homeschool does not have to resemble feeding time at the zoo. Here are some tips to keep you in control and … Continue reading →

Homeschool Groups and Resources in Illinois P-Z

Getting involved with other homeschoolers is very important to a family’s success in homeschooling It is important to join a homeschool network or support group in your area, There are also many homeschooling groups as well as many homeschooling classes, and programs that your students can enjoy. In this series, we are covering homeschool groups and resources across the country. This installment is part 1 for Illinios P-Z. Also see A-h and G-N Peoria Area Homeschoolers (PAH) The mission of Peoria Area Homeschoolers is to enhance the home education experience. PAH provides an an opportunity for members to provide support, … Continue reading →

Homeschool Groups and Resources in Illinois G-N

Getting involved with other homeschoolers is very important to a family’s success in homeschooling It is important to join a homeschool network or support group in your area, There are also many homeschooling groups as well as many homeschooling classes, and programs that your students can enjoy. In this series, we are covering homeschool groups and resources across the country. This installment is part 1 for Illinios A-H IL HS Gifted An all inclusive communication loop and supportive network for Illinois families who are homeschooling their highly, exceptionally, or profoundly gifted children. ILHSannounce This list is for all Illinois homeschoolers, … Continue reading →