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Teaching Writing
This post was written by Debbie Burks, an Indiana "graduated" homeschool mom. She shared it with me, and I thought it was helpful, that I wanted to share it with all of you!  Graduated homeschool moms know the importance of writing. Debbie has helpful ideas for...
Homeschool Freedom is Educational Freedom
Ask five people what homeschool freedom is and you are likely to get five different, valid answers. Â Whether homeschool freedom means you can select the math program that fits your child best or that you are free to choose homeschool over corporate education;...
Homeschooling Without Co-ops, Online Classes or Tutors…Does It Work?!!
Recently a friend, who is nearing the end of her homeschooling years, shared that she taught her sons with no co-ops, no lesson plans, and no professional teachers or courses of study. Â Just three boys and their books doing their daily school work at the kitchen...
Is Homeschooling Unfair to Other Children?
By Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. The Context Do parents unfairly advantage their children by paying for private schooling, reading aloud to them at bedtime, or homeschooling them? Just when you thought you (as a parent) were doing something good, philosophers construe it to be...
Letterboxing at Home School Day at the State Capitol
Once again, we will hide a letterbox for the students to locate at Home School Day at the State Capitol. Last year, we hid one in honor of Indiana’s Civil War Governor, Oliver Morton. Our students learned about him and his statue that is located that is located...
How to Homeschool During the Holidays
You've settled into a good routine for the year; the schedule has been tweaked and really works. Then, late November happens and the fun, chaos and busyness begins. You are not alone if you wonder how to homeschool during the holidays. There are many...
Why We Homeschool ~ Get to Know the IAHE Social Media Team
Why do you homeschool? Â We've probably all heard the question, and maybe you've even asked it yourself. Â Maybe you are the one asking as you wonder if homeschooling is right for your family. Â We're sharing why we homeschool. Many Reasons There are many reasons, from...
Experts’ Pre-Kindergarten Programs Fail Again: Parents Do Better?
The Context Year after year, decade after decade, education experts, researchers, and policymakers offer more techniques and programs to try to enhance the learning of children at the pre-Kindergarten level. They hope to increase learning readiness, cognitive skills,...
IAHE Discusses Special Needs in Indy’s Child Magazine
Check out the latest issue of Indy's Child magazine.  IAHE's own Alison Slatter was interviewed regarding homeschooling children with special needs in Indiana.  Read the article here on page 34.