Sep 30, 2020 | Homeschoolers
In April, 2020 we reported that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the department would be offering schools an option to bypass standardized testing for the 2019-2020 academic year as they cope with the impact of the health crisis. At the time,...
Sep 28, 2020 | Homeschoolers
What is Study Island? Edmentum™ Study Island is an interactive learning platform where students in grades k-12 can strengthen their knowledge and skills in language arts, math, science, and social studies. How Study Island Works First, the student takes a diagnostic...
Sep 25, 2020 | Homeschoolers
For most parents and kids, this school year is different than any they’ve ever had. Whether your kids are in a socially-distanced classroom or you’re homeschooling for the first time, here are some goal-setting tips for the school year. Be Realistic Unfortunately,...
Sep 23, 2020 | Homeschoolers
Outside of the normal public school routine of a certificate or diploma at the end of each school year, it can be easy to forget to acknowledge homeschoolers for their accomplishments. But it is important that they feel just as validated in their schooling...
Sep 21, 2020 | Homeschoolers
Some kids love history, some hate it, but it is an important part of everyone’s education. Learning from the past helps us make better decisions in the future. Some kids seem to have a problem with history lessons in school because it can feel like memorizing a bunch...
Sep 18, 2020 | Homeschoolers
BACKGROUND Have you considered the possibility you could be eligible for paid time off from your job because your child’s school is closed and you’re suddenly a school-at-home parent? It’s possible, but the timing is crucial – the program expires on December 31,...
