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My kids have been begging for a pet.  Taking all things into consideration, we agreed that they could get a hamster.  So on that happy day after school, we went to a nearby pet store.  The sales associate kindly answered our questions and showed us the several...

My ballot arrived this week.  Having only recently come to Colorado, this mail-in voting is still new to me.  On my first election here, I have to admit I missed what I was used to – going to my local polling place, getting in line based on which side of the parkway I...

Getting Started on Your New Journey Congratulations!  You’ve joined the ranks of many families who have incorporated online learning into their children’s education.  Here are the steps to take to get you off on the right foot. Research Local Requirements  Find out...

Flashback to this summer:  We were at one of our local pools.  My littlest ones were showing their prowess by reading the rules for the water slide.  Upon completion they ran over to me and asked, “Mommy, are you over 300 pounds?  You can’t ride the slide if you weigh...

I have an affinity for recipes.  No, I’m not “that woman” who has amazing binders of alphabetized, categorized recipes.  I don’t subscribe to any foody magazines and mostly I cook from memory and trial-and-error.  But I still claim to like recipes.  Especially those...

Aurora borealis.  The Northern Lights!  Have you ever seen them?  I have a vague recollection of seeing them when I was a child living in the Adirondacks.  I remember the beautifully odd lighting in the sky and how impressed the adults were.  I knew from their...

Confession:  My husband and I love maps. “You are the only people I know who actually sit and read maps!” My sister has stated this on several occasions.  Like we have a bizarre condition.  In this age of travel by GPS, perhaps our affinity for maps is a bit odd.  But...

No, this isn’t an attempt to re-create the Clampetts. This is our van loaded for a one week camping trip. It was Yellowstone or bust! And the van did nearly bust at the seams with all the accommodations needed for eight people. With two car top carriers and every inch...

Student Spotlight – Evan Brownell Evan Brownell is a 15 year old International Virtual Learning Academy student from St. Augustine, Florida.  Like many IVLA students, Evan’s family chose online learning because the flexibility enables him to pursue something very...

There is a new trend in high school today – fewer students.  According to the latest census sited by the National Home Education Research Institute, homeschool is growing with more than 2.2 million students in 2010.  This wave continues to swell as more and more...

What if you could have your choice of . . . 1 Bluetooth Smart Watch Wrist Wrap Watch Phone 10 Boxes of Craft Shrinky Dinks Jewelry 1 Boys’ Soft Shell Jacket 6-Cup Glass Jar 12-Speed Blender, Brushed Nickel Or whatever else you can find on Amazon for $50! For the...

Academic Information Management (AIM)  "Let us help you AIM in the right direction" Global Student Network now has a free online service that enables homeschool families to track classes and generate report cards and transcripts. Whether transcripts necessary to...

“Common Core.”  From school board meetings to social media rants and raves, you hear that divisive phrase mentioned everywhere!  How could two little words either thrill or terrify so many?! The concept behind Common Core is to answer the age-old question – How can we...

Your summer school program can offer more for less! With school funding being what it is (or isn’t!), it can be difficult to facilitate an excellent summer school program.  Online learning from Global Student Network offers high-quality courses in a cost-effective...

Usually, Failed algebra + can’t fit biology in next year’s schedule = EXPENSIVE SUMMER SCHOOL! Not with $125 courses at Global Student Network! With this limited time offer, Algebra + Biology = Plenty of cash left in the wallet to go on vacation!   Quality online...

The cards have been opened, the new ties hung in the closet, the new gadgets are in use. But before we completely pack away another Father’s Day, we want to recognize the winner of our Proud to be a Homeschool Dad contest! Steve wins a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Steve...

During a contest challenging readers to tell us why they are thankful for homeschool, we received this piece.  Thanks, Dean, for sharing your perspective on homeschool! We have homeschooled all three of our children for various years of their lives.  We currently home...

Here I sit in the dentist office.  Having 5 kids you could spend a lot of time in the dentist office!  Checkups last month all went well – no cavities!  Today is sealant day.  Of course, checkups and preventative measures are important.  Why else would I relegate...

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...