In Oklahoma, by some estimates, 33,000 children are facing that kind of question. If home schools were a district of their own, it would be twice the size of Broken Arrow Public Schools, and three times the size of Jenks. Source: Tulsa World This sums up the quiet revolution happening in Oklahoma. There seems to [...]
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Check out Science Friday.com Science Friday is a weekly radio program by NPR (National Public Radio). Once a week (Fridays) it host a half hour program where the host interviews to talk to scientists, writers and researchers on the latest and “hottest” science topic – all in a very down to earth, and simple manner. [...]
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Just watched a wonderful Hindi movie. Yes, Hindi! The last time I watched a complete Hindi movie was when elephantwas the in thing. Anyone remember Haate Mere Saathi? The show with the elephants - I remember we cried our eyes swollen ;-( The show I was this evening was taare zameen par (Every Child is [...]
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We had in interesting gathering in Kota Kemuning on May 16. Unfortunately we could not accommodate more than the 15 people who attended. This sound like a good way to get together and share experiences and perspectives on education and homeschooling. Stay tuned for the next gathering. This is open those who have attended our [...]
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‘Children are not grass that they can be cut to the same height. Children are just like flowers, they are different from one another.’ Seto Mulyadi, Asah Pena Check out homeschooling in Indonesia from the Jakarta Globe. Seems like it is a happening place. What’s interesting is that: Asah Pena was established in 2006 to [...]
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Danger: School! Other India Press, Earthbooks This is an interesting resource to help us understanding the short-comings of schools and why we desparately need revaluate the entire education and liberalize it. As such, alternatives such as homeschooling is essential. Download the entire book HERE.
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The Future of Work
One of things we constantly think about what’s the future of work. In other words, what will our children be? Will they even get a job if they are homeschooled? What will work be like in the future? As our world evolves, many ways of thinking will change as well. Predicting the future and helping [...]
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