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Public school rant

I know, it’s an old topic with me, but I can’t help it… The holidays bring out the worst in me where the public school system is concerned. Please note: I like the people at Alex’s elementary school — especially … Continue reading

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One laptop per child project hits the streets

The much touted one laptop per child project is hitting the streets next month. The project can be found online at Laptop.org and features a durable laptop running a Sugar OS. Amazon is featuring a Buy one, get one laptop … Continue reading

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Vote for the WORST teacher

In an interesting new approach to removing bad teachers from the public school system, you can now nominate your favorite horrible teacher. The result? Any union-protected teacher who cannot be fired, may now be offered $10,000 to leave our kids … Continue reading

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Courts Put Homeschooling in Peril

Recent news out of California may threaten all homeschooling parents. The appellate court recently ruled that parents aren’t the appropriate teachers for their own children. Apparently, the court wants a teaching certificate before a parent is allowed to teach. I … Continue reading

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First day of homeschooling… again

My daughter began homeschooling today. Granted, I was planning to homeschool her next year… beginning in August. I had not planned to do so now… just as I was starting to get my arms around everything else in my life… … Continue reading

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