Proud to be a Homeschool Dad

So, Dad, with Father’s Day just around the corner, we want to hear from you!  Tell us how you participate in your children’s homeschool experience.  What do you like best about the education choice you have made?  Do you have a favorite memory?  We want to hear all...
Top 10 Reasons for Online Learning

Top 10 Reasons for Online Learning

Global Student Network has been providing online curriculum for 10 years.  In 10 years and serving 10s of thousands of students, GSN lists these 10 reasons for choosing web-based learning. Effective  Because students can only progress to the next lesson after having...
Arts and Learning

Arts and Learning

When you bring out the paint brushes or pull the bench up to the piano, you’re doing more than allowing your child to be creative or teaching them a musical skill.  You are increasing their capacity to learn! According to a federal report by the Arts Education...

Online Learning Helps Young Actor Balance Work and School

There are many reasons why families choose online learning, but few share the same reason as Braxton Beckham.  Last year, Braxton (then age 12) was a virtual student because he was also pursuing a career. What career, you might ask?  Acting! Braxton will be on the big...
Lockdowns, Tornadoes, and Homeschool

Lockdowns, Tornadoes, and Homeschool

There are many reasons parents choose to homeschool their children.  Some parents seek stronger academics while others look to escape common core curriculum.  Many parents tout the benefit of time together as a family and opportunity to influence their children...

Homeschoolers Hit the Big Screen

Homeschoolers have been noted for many things.  They are spelling bee champions and well sought after college recruits.  While there have always been actors with a homeschooling background (for example, Elijah Wood and Raven Symone), homeschoolers are penetrating the...