Home schoolers’ movie with ambition, 6 December 2007, Manawatu Standard, Wellington, New Zealand
Romeo and Juliet will be shown at a special “red carpet” formal function at Christian Community Church in Pascal Street, Palmerston North.
The film was made by and stars local children and teenagers aged between 5 and 16.
All the action is filmed at [...]
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Many of us already know that homeschooling our children is no magic shield against violence and tragedy, but it is so sad to hear when the hope of protection is shattered.
Teenage killer sentenced — Girl gets 25-year term for fatal stabbing of light rail passenger, 7 December 2007, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland
A teenage girl [...]
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Dana at Principled Discovery comments on the small changes concerning public attitudes about the relationship between the German state and German citizens.
A different presentation of German homeschooling
In the wake of a few high profile cases, however, there is evidence that public attitude is beginning to shift. There have been a number of positive articles on [...]
Home-Schooler Could Be Nominated to Lead State Education Board, 9 December 2000, WLTX.com , Columbia, South Carolina
A woman who teaches her children at home could be nominated to lead the state Education Board.
Kristin Maguire, of Clemson, said she has several commitments from other board members. …
The board’s nominating committee will present Trip Dubard as its [...]
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The Home School Court Report, May/June 1999, Home School Legal Defense Association, Volume XV, Number 3
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Originally enacted in 1985 under then-Governor Bill Clinton, Arkansas’ home school law recognized the right of parents to teach their children at home, but imposed considerable restrictions, especially for special education. In 1997, due largely to the efforts of [...]
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