A Letter from a Child Oct 6, 2009
Perhaps the growing trend of homeschooling and private Christian academies will one day produce teachers with the character and work ethic required to TRULY educate young people. In the meantime, pull your kids out of the public cesspools that now call themselves "schools". (Townhall.com)
Don't ignore Christianity Oct 3, 2009
No, Christians aren't perfect (none are; some don't live their faith), but what's wrong with the morals of the Bible, e.g.; the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37), which condemns prejudice ... Princeton's presidents were Christian pastors ... Christian groups do welcome others. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The nations daddy speaks to children Sep 9, 2009
And regarding socialism and a national health plan, lots of folks particularly in the Bible belt, can probably point to chapter and verse of the New Testament where Jesus feeds the multitudes, heals lepers and epileptics and doesn t charge them a cent. Jesus Christ: Christianity s first socialist ... I also like him because he is intelligent, values education, understands that this is not a Christian nation, and has, unlike Bush, the ability to admit when he s made mistakes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Home Educator’s conference comes to Plano Aug 7, 2009
True, many homeschoolers have strong Christian beliefs, but parents want to be able to teach what they believe is important beyond the academics, he said. Also, the parents want to ensure their child will master the concepts because it s not uncommon for a student in public school to pass by the skin of his teeth and all of a sudden he is years behind his expected skill set. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
When the kitchen and den are classrooms Aug 6, 2009
The reality is that the MAJORITY of homeschoolers we see tend to come from white, conservative, Christian homes. These are people who are dissatisfied with the public school system, typically for NONINSTRUCTIONAL issues. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mother shares ideas, tips for homeschooling (2) Jul 28, 2009
She lives in Stockton with her husband, Bobby, and three children, and regularly attends meetings with the local Christian Homeschoolers in Lodi organization, founded in 2003. Today, its members have a newsletter, hard-bound yearbook, year-end celebration/graduation, co-op classes and field trips, and they offer support for parents. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Teaching with Five in a Row by Jane... Jul 21, 2009
Christian Character Bible Study Supplement. This optional Christian education tool for ages 8-12 contains bible references and study suggestions for scripture stories in three separate volumes. (Suite101.com)
Classical Conversations - An Overvi... Jul 14, 2009
A New Approach to Classical Education for Christian Homeschoolers. Classical Conversations, which bills itself a "Classical Christian Community," is the latest buzz among homeschooling families across the nation ... Bortins designed the program to connect Christian homeschooling families across the U.S. who choose to embrace a classical education approach. (Suite101.com)
* Homeschooling is back Jul 2, 2009
Christian conservatives were the next to embrace homeschooling, and by 1990, 85 to 90 percent of all homeschoolers came from the ranks of the religious right, Paul Petersen, a senior fellow at Stanford Universitys Hoover Institution, wrote in Education Next, which he edits ... Tamara Bergen has homeschooled her two daughters for the past 15 years, partly because she wants to share her Christian values with them, but also because families that educate at home have more flexibility with... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Establishing a Christian Homeschool Jun 21, 2009
According to the Bible, there is no more important first step for a Christian than to pray ... Join a Christian Homeschool Support Group ... Locate a support group through churches or by networking with local Christians. (Suite101.com)
Obama versus Muslim conspiracy theories Jun 5, 2009
Christian Science Monitor ... More from Christian Science Monitor ... Jews and Christians, by comparison, experienced existential crises early in their histories and, as a result, developed narratives whereby God regularly tests his people with hardship or exists in a realm separate from man's tribulations the Kingdom of Heaven. (Yahoo News)
Sen. McCain's son Jack graduates from Naval Academy May 24, 2009
McCain's son Jack graduates from Naval Academy - Yahoo. Blog of the #1 News Site. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Best Laptop PC for Online Homeschoo... Apr 11, 2009
Jubilee Academy, a Christian online homeschooling program, also requires access to a CD Rom drive. Families can get around this by using an external CD drive, that connects via USB cable. (Suite101.com)
German Family Seeks U.S. Asylum to Homeschool Kids Apr 1, 2009
They say they were persecuted for their evangelical Christian beliefs and homeschooling their children in Germany, where school attendance is compulsory. When the Romeikes wouldn't comply with repeated orders to send the children to school, police came to their home one October morning in 2006 and took the children, crying and upset, to school. (Fox News)
Mimi Rothschild and Learning By Grace Announce New Tools for Homeschooling Parents Mar 27, 2009
Mimi Rothschild also noted that the new version of the Learning Management System is the result of eight years of experience in providing a Christian education for students. It is also the only Learning Management System created specifically with K-12 students in mind. (PR Newswire)
Bills target public info about homeschoolers Mar 24, 2009
DiAnna Brannan, a volunteer lobbyist for the Christian Homeschool Network of Washington, estimated the actual number of homeschooled kids is twice as large ... Christian Homeschool Network of Washington. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Messer speaks to conservative base at 2009 Callaway County Lincoln Day Mar 18, 2009
When I visit legislators' offices in the House and the Senate, I'm just a minor piece of the puzzle that gives them my Christian conservative perspective, Messer said. I always tell them I'm just giving them the opportunity to make the best decision, because only they see all 12 sides of the issue. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Amid hard times, homeschooling families persist Mar 6, 2009
Shelly Mabe, a coordinator for a group of 250 Christian homeschooling families in Michigan s Macomb County, said she hasn t heard of any of them giving up homeschooling but some have moved to other states where laid-off fathers had better job prospects. In La Pine, Oregon, Colleen Schneider is still trying to adjust to the challenges that arose when a booming local real estate market collapsed and her husband s earnings in drywall work plummeted. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering schedule, checklist Feb 27, 2009
He is a graduate of Texas Christian University and for a short time taught English at Oklahoma State University ... He began playing while attending Texas Christian University, but his earliest memories are of his father singing the old cowboy songs like Leaving Cheyenne and Streets of Laredo. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Secular Homeschooling Resources Feb 25, 2009
Many of the websites and catalogs for homeschool books are designed by and for Christian homeschoolers. Finding non religious homeschool curriculum and secular homeschool support groups takes resourcefulness and persistence. (Suite101.com)
Is home school a good option for middle school? Feb 18, 2009
Christian is not spelled the same way you have spelled it twice. I hope you are not teaching grammar or writing either do you know when to start a paragraph. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
WeE-book™--The New Kid on the Web Feb 13, 2009
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is the leading Christian, homeschool publication worldwide. Our mission is to produce a high-quality, biblically-based magazine that stands alone as a practical resource and introduces relevant products and services to the home educator. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Student Attacks Classmate With Hammer At Texas High School Feb 8, 2009
- Taking care of the sick and hurting is our Christian Mission. As a major healthcare provider fr Bell, Coryell and Lampassas Counties. (KWTX.com, TX)
