News and Info for 21st Century Parents
Life skills that are more important than a college diploma? Here they are.
Off-shoring the making of our Olympic teams’ uniforms seems a bit over-the-top considering our high rate of unemployment, don’t you think?
My alma mater joins the ranks of universities offering free courses online.
Ever notice that each week’s unemployment stats get adjusted (upward) the following week? Last week was no exception.
Worried about the future? Here’s some good financial advice for your entire family.
What Homeschooled Kids are Missing Out On
State makes standardized test harder, more kids flunk, so state lowers passing score. Why do they even bother?
You Can Say That Again!
Teaching is overemphasized in our society….Learning is the thing. Teaching doesn’t automatically result in learning. Learning requires love and desire, and when you have that, anything and everybody is a teacher.
Harlan Hubbard (painter, writer, agrarian homesteader)
Thinking About Homeschooling? Learn More:
Calling all homeschool newbies and maybes! Stages of Homeschooling: Beginnings is on sale for $2.99!
If you’ve been homeschooling a while, be encouraged! Stages of Homeschooling: Enjoying the Journey is on sale for $2.99!
Homeschooling a teen? Stages of Homeschooling: Letting Go is on sale for $2.99!
So, how are you preparing your children to thrive in the 21st century? Check out the links to the left for articles and information that will help you.
See you next Wednesday,
Barbara Frank
http://www.thrivinginthe21stcentury.com
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