#Field Trip Fails
By now, you might think (thanks to the bias of the internet) that every single one of my homeschool field trips is a smashing success. A magical memory. An internet illusion. So, to dispel [...]
CHAP Legislative Update – October 2024
We have reviewed over 398 bills from December 2023 through September 2024. Pennsylvania House The House is presently in session. Eighteen bills were referred to the House Education Committee. None of these bills address [...]
No Excuses
She was crying again. This time it was about spelling. Last time, it was about math. Before that, it was about writing. It’s always something with her. Her emotions are always at the surface, [...]
HSLDA: Defending Homeschool Freedom in Multiple (PA) Districts
Pennsylvania continues to be a hotbed of extra-legal activity. During the age of sail, the “doldrums” were equatorial waters in the summer when ships would often be becalmed, sometimes for weeks at a time. [...]
School is Back! Getting All Your Ducks in a Row
Whether you’ve been back to school for a while or just started, it is important to start strong! We usually have the most energy when we begin—and it is key for our students’ success [...]