by John Taylor Gatto I’ve taught public school for 26 years but I just can’t do it anymore. For years I asked the local school board and superintendent to let me teach a curriculum that doesn’t hurt kids, but they had other fish to fry. So I’m going to quit, I think. I’ve come...
Who wouldn’t be ‘school phobic’?
Written by: Sarah Fitz-Claridge ‘School phobia’ is a dreadful label for some children’s perfectly understandable response to being compelled to go to school against their will. They are not phobic, any more than a conscientious objector is a coward; they are refusing – and in most cases very nobly. Over the years, I have...
The Advantages of Home Schooling
Science Class at the Aquarium Field trips and hands-on learning opportunities in the public school system are decreasing due to budget constraints and legal considerations. These tools can greatly enhance the learning experience. There are several home schooling advantages, but packing the kids in the car at the drop of the hat for a...
Ten Ways to Know When it is Time to Home School
Many parents are worried about the quality of their child’s school. Thousands of families each year leave the public schools forever to educate their children at home. The renowned Cato Institute finds that there are as many as 1.23 million home schooling families. Those numbers are growing each year. The number of families who...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeschooling
Are you considering homeschooling your children? While you may have focused on the benefits of this form of education, take a moment to think about possible disadvantages of home schooling. Consider the requirements of home schooling before you plunge. Benefits of Homeschooling Disadvantages of Homeschooling
Benefits of Homeschooling
What are the advantages of homeschooling? Teachers give lessons to many children simultaneously. Homeschooling has a lower teacher-child ratio. Teachers are often obliged to teach a curriculum strictly tied to the school. Parents have the option whether or not the use of Internet resources as a broader source of knowledge. Other reasons parents consider...
