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Alternatives to College
Not everyone wants to go to college! While college preparation is useful for every student whether or not they attend college, that doesn't mean your student MUST earn a four-year degree. We want our children to be independent, thriving young adults, and there are options beyond college to consider. What would you add to this list of college alternatives?
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Foreign Language Credit for Bilingual Students
… Read MoreIn public schools, they give high school credit for being bilingual and you can do it, too. My local school district has the goal of 100% of children becoming bilingual, so that all graduates can speak, read, and write in another language. They plan to do this by awarding high school credit for "competency in heritage languages" - they will grant high school
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Teaching Occupational Education in 5 Easy Steps
"Occupational Education" is the easiest class you will ever teach! It is a homeschool requirement in some states (i.e. Washington State). I'm convinced it's the easiest class to cover in your homeschool.
Here are five easy steps:
1. Wait until your child becomes motivated by money
2. Your child will seek (or be forced to seek) a job
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Twelve Days of Christmas with IEW
… Read MoreOne of my favorite writing curriculum resources comes from my friends at IEW. If you aren't familiar with IEW, Institute for Excellence in Writing , you should go check them out! So many great resources that make writing fun to learn and remember! And, if you've never participated in their 12 Days of Christmas giveaways , you're in for a treat! Read
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