Welcome to the November 2026 issue of Homeschooling Teen, a free monthly online magazine for homeschool high schoolers ages 13-19 and their parents. This month’s articles are listed below, and you can read them all at HomeschoolingTeen.com.
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Editor’s Column
Letter from the Editor: November 2026
Wishing you much joy, deep warmth, and endless reasons to be grateful. What’s one thing you’re thankful for this season?
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Homeschooling Teen Profile
Teen Taking Advanced College Classes Not Allowed to Graduate High School
Michael Sweeney is a 14-year-old homeschooled student taking advanced college courses, but is being held back from graduating high school by New York State law.
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Homeschooling High School
7 Word Games That Actually Build Your Vocabulary
Vocabulary isn’t about memorizing a list. It’s about getting comfortable with words until they feel like your own, and games are the most enjoyable way to get there.
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Electives & Extracurriculars
When the Song You Want to Play is Too Hard (And How to Play it Anyway)
Many homeschooled teens teach themselves piano or take lessons, and sooner or later they fall in love with a song, film theme or hymn that’s beyond their hands… or is it? This article shows how to make an easier version that still sounds like the song.
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College-Bound
How to Calculate Your Homeschool GPA (Without the Headache)
Keep good records, calculate your GPA the same way every term, and you will be ready when a college application asks for it.
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Homeschool Friendly College
Grand Canyon University Plans New College of Law
GCU’s new College of Law will incorporate a Christian worldview and emphasize constitutional law, free-market principles, individual liberty, and the rule of law.
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Careers
Your First Paycheck: Five Money Moves to Make Before You Turn 19
Gross pay, net pay, FICA and a starter budget: five simple moves that make your first paycheck work for you.
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Book Reviews
Suspense Fun Thrillers with Faith, by Mark Oliver
Mark Oliver’s clean Christian suspense series about the Johnson siblings in San Diego, including two holiday thrillers.
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Read the Bible
The Bible in 52 Weeks for Teen Boys: A Yearlong Bible Study
An interactive, yearlong journey through the Bible for teen boys!
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Right-Wing Teen
WORLD Watch News: Faith-Based Coverage of Global Events
World Watch News reporters dig deep—investigating, interviewing, and asking, “What does Scripture have to say about this?”
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Product Reviews
Anbomo Candle Warmer Lamp for Cozy Room Decor
The Anbomo Candle Warmer Lamp creates a cozy ambiance at home for the holidays and all year round.
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STEM Time
How to Get Unstuck in Maths on Your Own
Practical tips for teens stuck on math topics, who want to find where the gap actually is before asking anyone for help.
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Teen Tech Talk
Meta Settles with Teens in Social Media Addiction Case
Meta settled in October 2026 to avoid a costly and precedent-setting trial, while also aligning with safety commitments made in an August 2026 multi-state deal.
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Health Corner
How to Protect Your Health and Rights After a Car Accident
How to document what happened while memories are fresh and details haven’t been lost to stress.
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Scholarships
Samba Recovery’s Hope for Addiction Scholarship
A scholarship for students who are planning to use their degree to help individuals or families affected by addiction or substance use disorders.
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Infographic
Infographic: Thanksgiving by the Numbers
Learn about Thanksgiving by the numbers, from traditional historic facts to surprising recent statistics!
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