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By Charles Stampul
What is a good education in 2023 and beyond? We may find the answer through a process of reverse engineering. If the end goal is to live a good life, then the education of the child today will look little like the education of the parent. This is to say that none of the avenues known and available are ideal—not government schooling, private schooling, homeschooling or unschooling.
For most parents worldwide, convincing children to get up early every morning and leave for school is much of a task. Kids just starting their academic life need to understand what school is and its importance. They all know that the words ‘school’ and ‘study’ are responsible for their everyday trauma of leaving home and parents to stay in an unknown place for hours.
This everyday battle grows dissent among kids to dislike the concept of studying. It can be avoided with homeschooling. Now, asking what are the home schooling benefits opens up a long list of things. It also raises the debate of whether schooling at home is better than at a physical school.
Consider going through this article to find answers regarding the benefits of schooling kids at home.
Continue reading On What Pillars Is Homeschooling Better Than Traditional Schooling?
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Ridgewood NJ, homeschooling is a legal instructional option in all 50 states and national homeschooling rates grew rapidly from 1999 to 2012 but had since remained steady at around 3.3%.
According to the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey the global COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new interest in homeschooling and the appeal of alternative school arrangements has suddenly exploded.
So, how significantly have homeschooling rates increased during the pandemic?
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Ridgewood NJ, National School Choice Week 2021 will take place January 24 – 30, 2021 and New Jersey has many school options. https://schoolchoiceweek.com/guide-school-choice-new-jersey/
Continue reading New Jersey School Choice Roadmap and Options
Is Homeschooling Right for You?
Jan 23, 2015
Jessica A. Bush
10 THINGS TO CONSIDER: PART 1: The prospect of homeschooling is a daunting task as it has many advantages as well as some disadvantages. We know you want what is best for your children, and so if you are thinking of homeschooling, here are some things you should consider before making your final decision.
Why homeschool?
There are always a number of schooling choices in every neighborhood, so you need to have a really strong idea of why you want to homeschool. Homeschooling takes an enormous amount of your time, requires organization and a whole lot of work on your behalf, so having really strongly formed reasons for why you want to embark on this is important to keep you going.
What are the legal requirements?
Contact your local school boards for curriculums and the legal requirements you have as a parent. Each school board has materials and books for homeschooling that make it easier for you to create and follow a curriculum that covers everything your child needs to learn in each semester.
Join homeschooling groups in your area as they will have a wealth of information too. Register your family for homeschool and ensure that you know your legal responsibilities.
What is your homeschooling style?
As homeschooling develops, so does the number of homeschooling styles. From classic to eclectic to unschooling, select your style and ensure it fits with your child’s learning style.
Who will help you?
Most people have academic strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps you and your husband have different talents and can share the workload or perhaps you will need tutors to guide your child through those subjects that you don’t excel at. Ensure that you have a plan that covers the entire curriculum and don’t be afraid to ask for help; you don’t have to do everything on your own.
Another possibility is to share classes with other homeschooling families in a homeschooling co-op. This will help to reduce your work load and will ensure that your children are getting a great education from like-minded individuals.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
It’s really important to be honest about this; sure we would love to do everything ourselves, but we have to provide the absolute best for our children. If you are poor at discipline or schedules, then ask for help making one that the family has to stick to. Know your strong points and play to them; know your weaknesses and illicit help from your family members, homeschooling community and tutors.
What is your support base?
Create a support base for yourself that will create a community of learning that supports your children. Friends, family members, other homeschooling families and tutors will help you to create a community in which your children are free to learn, grow and play. This community is also there to help you and to provide the support you need to enjoy your homeschooling experience and to provide advice and ideas that you can adopt so your homeschooling practice evolves and grows with your family.
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