One of the good news/bad news things about living on a boat is that you’re really close to your neighbors. Often, this is cause for happy. Sometimes, not so much. I was sitting on the stern of my boat, chatting with two of my neighbors from another dock, when the two little girls (9 and [...]
Archive for the tag 'homeschooling'
July 27 2010
The Secret Powers of Time
I don’t remember who sent this to me, but I totally love it. I don’t agree with all of it, but it’s fascinating to consider. And hey, he talks about Italy! Bonus!
June 30 2010
Walking in the Park
No big deal. Just a walk on a day when everyone needed to be outside.
May 7 2010
What About College?
Ah, the question every homeschooler gets asked over… and over… and over again. I’m going to print this piece out and start handing it to folks… Dear Students: Don’t Let College Unplug Your Future I’m about to say something a college professor shouldn’t say to his students, but I care about you a lot so [...]
July 13 2009
A Short History of Compulsory Schooling
This just slays me. But then again, we all need a revolution we can dance to, yeah?
April 1 2009
Is School Necessary?
With the demise of the Life Without School blog, my homeschool rants are now going to all be right here on ElementalMom. So don’t say you weren’t warned. Also, without the lovely Robin’s moderating influence, I’m free to revert to my normal bombastic self in these issues. Thus, this link to a lovely article in [...]
October 6 2008
Deschooling Gently – Launch Party Oct. 12th
I am pleased as punch to announce the Launch Party for my friend Tammy Takahashi’s new book, “Deschooling Gently”. From the Hunt Press site, On Sunday, October 12th, from 2pm-5pm, homeschoolers in the greater Los Angeles region are invited to come celebrate their recognized freedom and the beginning of their school year, at the launch [...]
August 12 2008
Help Zac! Buy Shirts!
I don’t normally flog merchandise, but Zac Sunderland‘s family has t-shirts for sale on his site, to help raise money for his effort. So… make with the clicky and buy a few! Surely you know a bunch of homeschoolers who could use a new wardrobe item? What better than this? http://www.qbaroo.com/zacsunderland/main.cfm?categoryoid=1
August 9 2008
Happily Homeschooling in CA
The decision came out yesterday from the Cailfornia Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three with regard to the In re Rachel L. case. Yes, Virginia, you can homeschool in this state. All the relevant info can be found on CHN’s website. Now everyone can quit freaking out and we can file our paperwork [...]
