Traditional teachers may have a large classroom of students, but they are all about the same age, in the same grade and focused on the same subject. For homeschoolers, this dynamic is very different when there are multiple siblings involved where everyone is at a...

Homeschooling is not the only option for educating kids but it is swiftly becoming the most popular one and a favorite with families from all walks of life for several reasons. The public-school system has been in the news more lately than in the past with stories...

Middle school (formerly called junior high) is one of the peak times for transitioning from a traditional classroom to learning at home with an online program. As a parent, it is important to research and find the right curriculum and school that will guide...

​Education is important but just as critical is the program the student uses to read the material, complete assignments and interact with the teacher. When looking for the right program, parents need to consider the following features along with the curriculum adopted...

Trying something different can be fun and challenging but one way to make it easier is to listen to the advice of those who have gone before for these endeavors. As a first-time homeschooler, it is helpful to research tips and check out sites from families who have...

If you talk to parents in your community, you will usually hear which elementary schools are the best and how to set students up to ‘feed’ into the right high school but very little is often said about the middle schools. This is because the majority of traditional...

Traditional schools are pretty much the same no matter where you go with set class periods, core subjects and a typical schedule for the day. Students walk the halls from one class to the next, find time to study and then participate in activities after the bell...

There are many reasons that families decide to homeschool whether it is for religious instruction, safety, advanced instruction or because of lifestyle. Students who never attend a traditional classroom may never think about the differences or other options because...

Is your child often bullied at school? If you are searching for a viable alternative to traditional schooling, homeschooling is the best option. But to make sure that your child gets the best quality of education at home, you will have to choose the best home...

The majority of 8th graders are about thirteen (13) years old which means they are brand-new teenagers whose bodies and minds are developing and changing along as they work through the middle school years.  This time period can be challenging for the student as well...