Category Archives: Homeschooling

Why bullying and unschooling don’t mix

Yesterday I referenced a Washington Post article in which unschoolers are referred to as “dirty hippies”.   The title of the article is “Save a Life, drop out; ‘Bully’ and the case for homeschooling”, and the dirty hippie quote in … Continue reading

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The right kind of learning

It’s a bit of a surprise to me, when I think about it, that neither of my kids is interested in sports.   Not in playing and not in watching, either.   I grew up watching the Cincinnati Reds baseball … Continue reading

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My response to Seth Godin’s “Stop Stealing Dreams”

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about the beginning of Seth Godin’s education manifesto titled “Stop Stealing Dreams”, because I liked what he was saying and thought much of it applicable to unschooling.    Then,  a day … Continue reading

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Words, words, words

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never harm me.” “The pen is mightier than the sword.” One might debate the relative truth of these quotes, but not if you are a student in the NYC public … Continue reading

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Impressions

Heather Armstrong of dooce.com wrote one time that she met a woman at a conference who reads her blog, and after speaking for a minute the woman said, “Gee you’re so nice!  I thought you’d be meaner.”    I laughed … Continue reading

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Overheard

We saw the Hunger Games today (for the 2nd time – loved it) and afterward went to eat lunch at a favorite diner.   It was packed so we took seats at the counter, which meant there were two women … Continue reading

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Critical Mass

Normally I don’t read more than one book at one time.  I like to put all my focus on one story or subject and be fully absorbed in it, if possible.   However, this Spring (and I’m using that term … Continue reading

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Book club stories

I mentioned last month that the girls in our book club were going to write a short story to bring in for this month’s meeting.   Even though I’m a bit biased, I thought they did an amazing job.  The … Continue reading

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Schooled & illiterate

For decades our society has focused on producing more and more high school & college grads, but for some kids it means advancement with little or no education. Over the past decade, education has received nationwide attention due to the … Continue reading

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An evening with Michael Ellsberg

Ok everyone, get out your pens. (or open your laptop calendar.  Whatever.) If you are fortunate enough to be in New York on the evening of April 25th, you are hereby invited to join the NYC Home Educators Alliance for … Continue reading

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