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Decoding Common Core

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

Common Core is in the public schools, Catholic parochial schools, and promises to walk in the front door of our homeschooling families—unless we as homeschooling parents wake up and get informed and involved.

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Sonlight, Mystery of History and Notgrass History, Our Favorite History, Geography and Reading Curriculums

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

We love Sonlight, Mystery of History and No grass for our history curriculum because each one has been the best for our four children, depending on their ages, learning abilities or challenges. Each of these excellent history courses has been taught throughout different times of our homeschool journey, depending on the needs of my children. Let me explain......

 

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So many reasons to join HSLDA

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

Get $20 of annual membership when you register through Yellow House Book Rental

We recommend that homeschooling families join HSLDA. Even if you never experience legal trouble yourself, your HSLDA membership will help enable other homeschooling families to get the legal help they need and will help defend our right to homeschool.

Benefits to being a member of HSLDA include:

  • Personal access to the legal staff; HSLDA's experienced high school, struggling learners, and early years consultants
  • Selling privileges at the HSLDA Curriculum Market
  • Discounts through HSLDA's PerX program. (For more information about HSLDA's many benefits, see www.hslda.org.).
  • Contests several times..... continue reading

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Congress Attempting to Give Federal Government Money to Homeschools

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

This is an important message. Action is needed.
A message from Will Estrada and Mike Smith
Dear Friend,
 
It has been said that there is no such thing as a free lunch. As homeschooling families know too well, government money will eventually lead to government control.
 
That’s why HSLDA is opposing a bill introduced by our friends in Congress, Rep. Steve King (IA) and Rep. Andy Harris (MD). Though well-intentioned, H.R. 610 is ultimately ill-advised. It calls for sending all federal education dollars to the states in the forms of federal grants so that the states can then give the money as vouchers to public, private, and homeschool students. Continue reading

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US Elections Resources and Freebies!

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

With the Elections Right Around the Corner, We have Found Some Great Resources for You!

Find a large  selection of Lapbooks, Games, and Unit Studies, US government curriculum, election cards and more to help your child or teen learn about the upcoming Presidential elections... just 33 days away!.... This way to find out more!

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