“It was the best of times, It was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it […]
A young woman has taken it upon herself to fight the abortion giant Planned Parenthood. Lila Rose, a homeschool graduate and President of Live Action, says, “When I walk into Planned Parenthoods across the country, I am flattered to see my picture on the wall. It is because to Planned Parenthood, I am ‘a known […]
“Ladies and gentlemen, the 90th anniversary Miss America; your Miss America 2011 is… Miss Nebraska Teresa Scanlan!” The newly-crowned Miss America, 17-year-old Teresa Scanlan of Gering, Nebraska, is a mostly homeschooled Christian who lifted her eyes and hands heavenward in thanksgiving when she was announced as the winner on January 15, 2011. The pageant judges […]
The 112th Congress that began on January 5, 2011, includes a huge class of freshman. Few of the incoming freshmen know Capitol Hill better than Jaime Herrera (R-WA). Jaime was one of the female Republican candidates who rose to prominence in 2010, and she was highlighted by Time Magazine as one of the 40 leaders […]
By Tianna Peters Because I’m a dancer/model with a schedule so intense it’s wacky, I asked to be home-schooled from 7th grade through high school. I loved setting my own pace, project-based learning – and getting enough rest. I worked, trained, and socialized with friends my age, so I didn’t miss the high school experience […]
When I was in Bible college, I learned that the definition of success is “finding God’s will and doing it.” I like that definition, mostly because of what it doesn’t say. That definition does not include what vocation I follow, what educational choices I make, what financial goals I achieve, or what grades I score. […]
Rachel Starr Thomson of Ontario, Canada, is a writer of novels, short stories, essays, and the occasional poem. She was homeschooled for most of her life along with her eleven younger siblings. The family tended toward the unschooling method of learning from life experiences and traveling, although they also pursued some formal academic studies over […]
Natalie Wickham was homeschooled from 4th grade through college alongside her five siblings. After graduating from high school, Natalie continued her education through distance learning. In March 2006, she achieved her goal of becoming a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. Natalie owns and operates a successful piano studio. In addition to her involvement in […]
Amy Puetz is a homeschool graduate, a self-taught historian, and a servant of Jesus Christ. History has been a passion for her since childhood.
Abigail “Abby” Sunderland (born October 19, 1993) is one of those homeschool teens who believes in the motto “Do Hard Things.” At age 16 she attempted to follow in her brother’s footsteps and become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. Zac Sunderland (born November 29, 1991) was the first person to have […]
If you’re looking for a way to connect with your teenage daughter this summer, consider starting a girl’s book study group with your daughter and her friends. You may think that teens would not respond well to this idea, but think again… you just might be surprised. First, bounce the idea off your daughter and […]
College Bound Reading List Surviving the Applewhites, by Stephanie Tolan If you’re looking for some light, fun, summer reading…”Surviving the Applewhites” is for you. In this 2003 Newbery Honor book, a juvenile delinquent named Jake Semple (with red spiked hair, piercings, and a bad smoking habit) is sent to stay with the Applewhites, a homeschool […]
“I founded MuggleNet 10 years ago. I was 12. I was bored. And homeschooled. I figured I could always go back to school if I don’t like it, but it turned out to be the best decision I ever made. I had way too much free time on my hands, so I started [the website] […]
By Rachel Paxton The teenage years are a crucial time in a child’s life. They are not children anymore, but they are also not adults. During this time the choices they make may have an effect on them for the rest of their lives. It is the parents’ responsibility to guide their teenagers in the […]
By Carren Joye Homeschooling a high schooler can be intimidating. Motivating a high schooler who does not want to learn makes it worse. If you are having difficulty with your high schooler, or if you are considering homeschooling your high schooler for the first time, here are some tips that may help. If your teenager […]
By Janice Campbell Now that homeschoolers have proven to be high achievers in both academic and social realms, they are being actively courted by many colleges. However, just as many homeschool parents paused before placing their young children on the big yellow school bus, they are now considering whether the traditional model of sending young […]
It’s time to volunteer! Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others, is held every year on the 4th Saturday of October.
College Bound Reading List Teen Read Week 2009 will be celebrated October 18-24! This year’s theme is “Read Beyond Reality @ Your Library,” which encourages teens to read something out of this world, just for the fun of it. The following books in the genre of science fiction, fantasy, and alternate realities are recommended reading […]
“I want my art to draw people’s attention to God, and I want my poetry to keep people’s attention to God.” ~Akiane Homeschooled and self-taught in painting, 15-year-old Akiane (pronounced ah-kee-ah-nah) Kramarik has seen her artwork exhibited in museums around the world since she was 10. An internationally recognized prodigy, Akiane is the only known […]
Writing from the Home, by Cherise Ryan At 18, Cati Gerwitz from Rochester, New York, just published her first novel. Home With You is a story about the friendship of two girls, their experiences, and the lessons they learn together. Homeschoolers are moving into the publishing world one step at a time. Cati is one […]
New Book by a Homeschool Graduate! The Homeschoolers Guide To College, by Chris Backe What happens to a homeschooler after they finish homeschooling? I have just finished writing a book called The Homeschoolers Guide To College. As a homeschool graduate (2000) and a recent college graduate (2004), I’m well aware of how different things are […]