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apriljessy

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16. easy homeschool program
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 07:30 PM
Dec 2013

The "free" k12 programs are actually part of public school systems. They can have standardized curricula, deadlines, tests, grades, and the like. In other words, it would be akin to moving your public school classroom into your living room. Public online schools may let you do your work at home, but they are *not* home schooling.
True home schooling involves forgetting everything you have been told learning should be and putting together an education plan that best suits your needs. You decide what, when, where, and how to learn. There are no dry textbooks, workbooks, or exams unless you specifically wanted them. You can learn about history by watching documentaries and taking field trips to historical sites. Language arts can consist of reading books that interest you and writing song lyrics. You can learn math through hands - on activities. You get the idea. Home schooling is also a perfectly legal and legitimate alternative to public school. I would highly recommend home schooling, especially considering your learning difference.

Unschooling all the way! sense Jun 2012 #1
It can be overwhelming. mzteris Jun 2012 #2
This is a very good post. sense Jun 2012 #3
Seriously, I don't believe there is a "norm"... mzteris Jun 2012 #6
thanks! Don't worry about the Xtian nuttery edumacation. AllyCat Jun 2012 #4
Kindergarteners shouldn't be required to read! mzteris Jun 2012 #7
Absolutely. sense Jun 2012 #8
here's a link mzteris Jun 2012 #5
homeschooling mlr Jan 2013 #9
Old and New kaanguler Feb 2013 #10
Update: Unschooling AllyCat Mar 2013 #11
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Homeschooling mutian Oct 2013 #13
Welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #14
Huh? A link to videogaming? AllyCat Oct 2013 #15
easy homeschool program apriljessy Dec 2013 #16
Exactly. Online school is still public school. AllyCat Dec 2013 #17
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