By: Mimi Rothschild The California Ruling that effectively renders it illegal to homeschool without teaching credentials has multiple ways in which it violates parental rights, limits education choices and marginalizes the religious convictions of American citizens. All of which makes the ruling dangerous for every American. Firstly, the three judges in the California case, Justices Croskey, Klein [...]

 By: Mimi Rothschild As a parent, I oftentimes find myself struggling with the exact words to express my children’s experiences. It’s as if there should be more than merely 26 letters in the alphabet to combine and capture the feelings and emotions that we share. Today I was forwarded the poem below. Without knowing the specific child [...]

 Karlie Margaret Houser Homeschooling is sharing - with our children, the Christian community and fellow homeschoolers. We share what works for us, knowing that not everything will work for everyone. My words are only from one person’s perspective; so I’ve taken some time to gather a few others’ thoughts and share with you their blogs…enjoy! *          *          [...]

By: Mimi Rothschild John Christensen’s changed lives through his inspiring words spawned from Seattle’s Pike Place Fish Market during three days in 1988, while he watched, talked and listened to the owners and co-workers enjoy their time on land and sea. These employees inspired Christensen with a zest of life and a vision of individualism - [...]

By: Mimi Rothschild Homeschooling is an important, life changing step for you and your child or children. It is a calculated decision not made on impulse, rather a daily choice to instill Christian values and be a positive role model in his/her life. Here are three easy tips to sustaining your decision and maximizing the overall experience: •1.)    [...]

To the editor, Public schools have monopolized the education process for primary schools. The schools have forced people to pay into a system that educates students to “their” standard without asking the public how they want it done. The public schools of Minnesota have had a shrinking pupil rate, and yet they ask for more money [...]

 Homeschooling High School Students Excel Using Online Academies By Mimi Rothschild If you’re a parent who has thought about homeschooling your high school student then you should consider enrolling them in an online academy.  There are different approaches to homeschooling and one of the best approaches to homeschooling high school students is to enroll them in an [...]

The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary in 2005. I found it on the Epilepsy Foundation website today. Billy Graham’s daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her “How could God let something like this Happen?” (regarding Katrina) Anne Graham gave an extremely profound [...]

In a groundbreaking ruling, the Wisconsin courts have determined that the Wisconsin Virtual School, run by K12, Inc. is operating illegally. The Judge ordered funding to cease effective immediately. According to the Wisonsin judge,  it is illegal for school districts to pay for virtual schools for a number of reasons. One reason cited is that the parents [...]

Fri, Dec 07, 2007 Ruling puts state’s virtual schools at risk Appeals court says Wisconsin Virtual Academy violates state law From eSchool News staff and wire service reports   Primary Topic Channel:  Virtual schooling / Distance Learning   Parents of virtual-school students in Wisconsin fear a court ruling puts online instruction in jeopardy.Online education programs for thousands of Wisconsin students [...]