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Home Education Magazine
Below is a complete listing of articles and columns from the March-April 2001 Issue
Publishers' Notes..... page 3
That Which We Do
by Helen Hegener
Homeschooling is a good word for what we do. We should strive to spread the word, to encourage its use as a way of describing a good way to raise children.
Forum: Ask Carol..... page 10
Unschooling Math to Pass the Test
by Carol Narigon
How can we unschool and still have our kids pass those pesky math tests? Carol gives us some ideas.
Forum: Questions and Answers..... page 14
by Laura Weldon
Readers respond to questions about Family Difficulties and a Doubting Husband
Taking Charge..... page 22
Your Homeschooling Decisions Affect My Homeschooling Freedoms
by Larry & Susan Kaseman
Larry and Susan Kaseman suggest that homeschoolers can minimize the potential for increased state regulation of homeschooling by thinking about how our actions as individuals will impact on the homeschooling community and on our basic freedom to homeschool.
The Gifted Child..... page 26
by Theresa Willingham
Theresa Willingham challenges us to re-examine our ideas about gifted children. We may be missing the most important gifts by putting our faith in a flawed definition.
Hog Heaven..... page 27
by Lisa Medlen Bugg
Lisa Bugg explains, with wry humor, that although others could never do exactly what she does as a homeschool mom, thankfully, they won't need to.
Pawn to King 4: One Family Mesmerized by Chess..... page 28
by Sherry Boas
Sherry Boas describes the chess wildfire in her family that started when her eight-year-old son reluctantly agreed to visit a chess club in a nearby town.
Home Education Is Nothing New..... page 30
by Dorothy Gray
Retired public school professional Dorothy Gray shares some of the historical evidence that helped her become aware of the values and heritage of homeschooling.
With the Internet, Isolation Is Impossible..... page 32
by Gina Rozon
Gina Rozon relates how she forged relationships through email while living in the distant Canadian Arctic, finding enough support and encouragement for homeschooling to keep her going.
On Unschooling and Life..... page 34
by Ruthe Matilsky
With kids nearing or at adulthood, Ruthe Matilsky admits she's a little nervous about what their futures hold, and whether she's done all she can to prepare them.
Homeschooling for Those Who Can't Be Home, Schooling..... page 36
by Neysa CM Jensen
Neysa C.M. Jensen offers a dizzying array of opportunities for homeschoolers to learn away from home, out in the rich resources that abound in their own communities.
Teenagers Taking the Initiative..... page 38
by Marsha J. Ransom
Marsha Ransom offers encouragement to parents of teenaged homeschoolers by describing ten homeschooled teenagers and the paths they have chosen for home-based high school.
It's Only Natural..... page 40
by Barbara Theisen
Barbara's daughters inherit her love of astronomy, to her delight. Bonus: figure out how many stars you can see!
Good Stuff..... page 42
by Becky Rupp
The fascinating history of the American government is highlighted in this month's column, along with censorship, art, science and math.
Homeschoolers' Poetry..... page 48
by Rick Stansberger
Poetry by and for homeschoolers of all ages.
My Word!..... page 50
by David H Albert
To discover the roots of his attitudes towards teamwork, cooperation and how kids learn best, our writer relives his Brooklyn stickball days.
Notes from a Homeschooling Dad..... page 54
by Jeff Kelety
Jeff Kelety tackles that favorite perennial concern: how to raise financially responsible children.
Grown Homeschoolers..... page 56
by Peter Kowalke
Peter reports on homeschool college students reaching out to offer support an encouragement to other homeschoolers facing challenges of college.
The Road Less Traveled..... page 64
The National Home Education Network: One Year Strong and Growing
by Linda Dobson
A celebration of the National Home Education Network's first year.
March-April 2001 Issue
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