From Public School to Homeschool: How to Transition Smoothly
The transition from public school to homeschool can be accompanied both by excitement and eagerness, as well as fears and frustrations. You might be thinking that these feelings are felt solely by the parents, but often, the students experience this same mixed-bag of emotions as they make the big transition, too. After all, the homeschooling experience is drastically different than what they have come to know and expect each day. Giving yourself and your child grace through the transition phase is paramount for setting yourselves up for success as new homeschoolers. While it may seem like you should jump right in on day one, often...
Prevention-Focused Community Policing
Prevention-Focused Community Policing “If you want to go fast, go alone,” says an old adage. “If you want to go far, go together.” When it comes to policing in America and the relationships between police and the communities they serve, it can be said that we have a long way to go. And as wisdom dictates, the best way to bridge that distance is with collaboration and partnership. That spirit of togetherness is what community policing is all about. Here’s a deep dive into the aims and approach of community policing, the importance of a focus on prevention, and how police and communities find pathways to meaningful...
Why a Homeschool High School Diploma Outweighs a GED
In spite of the fact that the national graduation rate is at an all-time high, over a million students drop out of high school each year in the United States. Although Georgia's graduation rate has also risen substantially in recent years (up to 84.1%), the state is still home to many, many individuals whose economic and professional opportunities are limited by not having a high school diploma. For those individuals, options to finish their education have historically been limited to two options: re-enroll in a full-time high school program, or get a GED. GEDs are a common alternative to a high school diploma for people...
Why Literacy Matters—and How You Can Help Your Child Improve
Literacy is an essential part of childhood education. In many ways, it's the foundation on which many other forms of education rely. But learning to read is hard, particularly for students from underprivileged backgrounds or rural communities, where schools tend to have fewer resources. Sometimes, kids need a little extra support developing their reading skills. In those cases, summer reading programs can be immensely beneficial in helping students to get caught up and maintain fluent reading comprehension. The Importance of Literacy According to experts, literacy is a key predictor of academic success. Students with strong literacy skills tend to do better in school and have a higher...
New Year, New You: It’s Never Too Late To Graduate
New Year, New You: It's Never Too Late To Graduate The new year is a time of possibilities. It's an opportunity to reimagine who we are, to examine our long-term goals, and set intentions for how to get closer to them. For many people, those goals include continuing their education. Particularly for non-traditional students or adults who didn't finish high school, earning a high school diploma can unlock a wide range of professional opportunities and set them on the path to achieving their goals. Still, that's often easier said than done. Returning to school as an adult or a non-traditional student can come with a lot of...
How homeschooling will help your child to experience more real-life, practical social experiences
When I first decided to homeschool my two children, the question that I got asked the most was "How will you socialize them?" My response was always "They are children--not animals. We socialize animals. We create social experiences for children." And the person who asked the question always stared at me with a blank look. Homeschooling is quite possibly one of the best ways for children to experience real-life, practical social experiences, and yet, for some reason, homeschooling tends to grow the most criticism in that very regard. Homeschooling offers children the opportunity to experience daily life alongside their parent or guardian. Whether they find themselves...
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