Today we have a new buzzword: Accredited. I have heard this word more in the past few weeks than I’ve heard for years before. For some reason, this is suddenly a big concern. At least, for public school officials in South Carolina. Do you look for programs that are accredited? Do you know what it […]
Who’s the Authority Anyway?
September 25, 2017 by 6 Comments
How do we know “you homeschoolers” are official? Who oversees you? Who’s the authority that holds you accountable anyway? These are the questions I often hear from school officials. Sometimes I hear homeschoolers saying similar things. I believe these questions are missing the foundational concept about education–and who is the authority over it anyway? Are […]
Homeschool Critics: I Never See Them Do School Work
June 19, 2017 by 2 Comments
Homeschool critics seem to delight in telling me that they don’t believe in homeschooling. It riles me up a bit–and I feel immediately compelled to debate with the critic. But, I also try to listen so I can understand why they have made this conclusion. Let’s take a look at one of arguments that I […]
Parental Rights in Homeschooling
April 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This blog began in 2013 when our homeschool rights came under fire here in South Carolina. It’s a work in progress for us to keep watch and protect our homeschool rights. Now, let’s dig into the meaning of parental rights as it relates to our homeschool rights. Most parents have the base understanding that they […]
