Homeschools
National study to measure homeschoolers’ academic performanceTesting homeschool students to see how they compare to their public school peers? Bring it on, say the organizers of a nationwide study aiming to measure the academic… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Parents fought against 4-day school weeks in Missouri, but their district switched anyway: ‘A crisis on our hands’The Independence, Missouri school district’s decision to switch to a four-day school week next fall has only intensified the rift between parents and public education. Even as… Read More
Homeschools
Want your child to thrive in STEM? Consider homeschoolingHomeschool students are facing off against their public-school peers in U.S. robotics contests, and they are winning. The “Family Instructors of the Northern Suburbs” Christian homeschool team… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Active-shooter drills for preschoolers raise concerns among parents, pediatricians. ‘My kid’s safety is my job’As acts of violence continue to rise in public schools, many districts have instituted active-shooter drills to help children prepare for crisis situations. However, pediatricians and parents question… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool programs, hybrid options encourage mid-year signupsIt’s never too late to pull your children from public school – even in December and beyond. That’s what Angie Hoffman, founder of The Hearth Room… Read More