Unschoolers learn what they want, when they want (CNN.com)

We like this articles as it resonates with the approach we are having with our kids and the kids (& parents) at CLiC. We are the “elite” 10% UNSCHOOLERS ROCKS!  (CNN) – Six-year-old Karina Ricci doesn’t ever have a typical day. She has no schedule to follow, no lessons to complete. She spends her time watching TV, [...]

‘School is an artificial social environment’

This is an interesting article to think about and how a parent experience is changing the education of her children

From homeschool to Hollywood

It is heartening to learn that if children are given tthe opportunity, that can achieve bigger things. We like this story because, this reflects an aspect of community learning. Enjoy reading this! http://m.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20110606/NEWS/106060330&template=wapart

Meet My Teachers: Mom And Dad

WE LIKE THIS ARTICLE….. Not just because its a home schooling article. It is because the author correctly (in our opinion), the shift in the thinking of parents towards a future creative new economy. Here’s an excerpt: “One popular critique of conventional education likens it to a mass-production institution that is failing to adapt. Schools, [...]

Homeschooling Is A Growing Trend

We have been getting a lot of news on homeschooling becoming more popular. We like this article that talks about having a support structure.  How do we enhance the support in our community, beyond going for classes and programes, that merely enrich “enrichment” programs providers?

Home schooling’s appeal spreads to mainstream

This is expected. From what we understand and can see, it is also the same case here. We are definitely not alone!

Magazine for Homeschooled Girls

Found this interesting magazine. Check it out! Dear homeschool groups, organizations, and associations, Our daughter, Ijana, has co-founded with a homeschooled friend an e-zine for homeschooled girls called Back-to-Homeschool magazine. The magazine has been online for only a few weeks and they have already had over 9,000 unique hits to their website! There seems to [...]

Home Schooling May Not Be The Answer, But It’s An Alternative – Groton, CT Patch

Indeed it is. Be open to explore http://groton.patch.com/articles/home-schooling-may-not-be-the-answer-but-its-an-alternative

Sir Ken Robinson on HS, Unschooling and Public Education

This an interesting video. Glad to know that he is a fan of homeschooling.  It is also nice to see how he attempts to bridge the different approaches.

A Quiet revolution in Lincolnshire?

The number of Lincolnshire children being educated at home has more than quadrupled since 2002, new figures have revealed. Improvements in access to the internet at home are seen as one of the main factors behind the trend. Data released by Lincolnshire County Council shows that 417 youngsters are currently being taught at home. The [...]

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