Thwarting God’s Plans?
by Rebecca Kocsis There is no virus, no vaccine, and no government mandate that is powerful enough to thwart God’s plans. Let me say that again. There is no virus, no vaccine, and no government mandate that is powerful enough to thwart God’s plans for you, for...
Homeschool Myth-Busting: PSA Edition
by Katie Julius Each October, we get a slew of questions that are based on misconceptions about the Private School Affidavit. So, let’s get into some of these and debunk the misinformation that abounds. What is the PSA? Why Do We File It? The Private School Affidavit...
Why I Loved Homeschooling
by Sarah Slamer Editor’s Note: Sarah Slamer was homeschooled all of her life. She is currently a student at Biola University studying Bible, Theology, and Ministry. She plans to go into children's ministry someday, incorporating her love of music and theatre into her...
Out & About: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
by Katie Julius Homeschoolers rejoice! Many of our beloved field trip destinations are welcoming back visitors (though things might look a little different than our last visit pre-pandemic). Our first stop in our revived Out & About series is the Natural History...
Lead Learner
by Katie Julius As homeschool parents, sometimes the idea that you are responsible for the education of your children can be overwhelming or even paralyzing. This is particularly true of inquiring or new home educators. We discussed why you are the best teacher for...
Don’t Homeschool Without This!: Writing a Homeschool Mission Statement
by Carrie De Francisco What is the one thing every homeschool mom should have? It is a homeschool mission statement! You might be thinking, “Why is it so important to have a mission statement? Do I really need one?” Well, as the great baseball coach, Yogi Berra once...
The Start of Something Big
by Rebecca Kocsis Ready or Not? You may have been planning your school year for months. Your curriculum is unpacked and your lesson plans are printed. The school supplies are neatly arranged. You’re ready. The kids are bored with the relatively unstructured days of...
Your Home is Different
by Gena Suarez, The Old Schoolhouse I heard you’re struggling. Not because of anything you are doing per se, but because of the "nonsense talk" you’ve been hearing from friends or family. That your kids really should be in public school so they can have friends. That...
Even More Homeschool Myths Busted: Accreditation, College, and Covid-Schooling
by Katie Julius It’s hard to believe that after two separate blog posts (here and here) addressing common misconceptions about home education in California, we would still have enough content for another blog. But, here we find ourselves. While these myths are...
Post-Graduate Plans Impact Your Student’s Homeschool Path
by Marie Stout In the state of California, there is no one way to prepare for high school. As the parent-educator, you get to choose the Course of Study and how you want to implement those classes. There is no requirement as a private school regarding when classes are...