Alabama has some of the most relaxed laws around homeschooling in the entire United States. Alabama is one of the easiest states to homeschool your children. This is because home education in Alabama is not regulated at all, so parents essentially have total freedom over the when, where and how of home school education of…
What are the rules and regulations around homeschooling in Sweden? Laws throughout Europe can differ considerably between different countries. So don’t just assume because homeschooling might be legal in one European country that the same applies everywhere. When it comes to Sweden, the laws for homeschooling or educating your child at home full time are…
Homeschooling laws vary throughout Europe, and France is one country where homeschooling used to be legal until very recently. In fact France had the highest number of homeschooled children anywhere in Europe itself with more than 50,000 children being educated at home at last count. However, only in 2022 did President Macron reverse France’s homeschooling…
Homeschooling is not legal in the Netherlands. Sending children to an approved school (compulsary education) is required in the Netherlands from age 5 at the oldest, and this remains until age 16. But from 16 years of age until 18, students only have to attend education for at least two days each week or until…
If you are a mom who has been dedicated to staying home with your kids to be there with them as they grow up, you should be proud of your commitment to your children. But that does not mean you need to give up on going back to college and getting your career on track….
Many parents throughout the US and other countries will choose to homeschool their children because of personal religious beliefs. In the US, and some other countries, this is a valid and legal reason to undertake home education. But there are certainly other reasons that parents make the homeschooling choice. You might not be religious at…
Homeschooling is all about parents leading the education of their child (or children) If you are a parent who has decided that homeschooling is an attractive option, you might be on the cusp of joining millions of American families who are enjoying the benefits of homeschooling. Did you know that the number of home educated…
Homeschooling is a lot different to public and private schools. The most obvious of course is that your child is a student at home. He or she is not going to a campus and into classes with other students. Considering home learning more closely, the differences between traditional schooling go deeper: Direct teaching This hardly…
Are you wondering exactly what online education means? Well, it means those two words: online (the internet) and education (learning). But there’s now so many different forms of online learning that your main question probably isn’t what does it actually mean, but what TYPES of online education are there, and how on earth do you…
Have you decided to sign up for online education? Or just considering if it will be worth it? Let’s look at the benefits of online education, especially when compared to regular in person education. We all probably know what the biggest benefit is: Learning in your own time This is the first thing most of…
Just because a child is educated at home, does this means they get on to the road of becoming socially awkward? Do homeschooled kids really risk losing their social skills? Of course not. Homeschool education is a small part of your child’s life. Since you set the hours and the days, you will also be…
In the state of Florida you will see a heavy emphasis on freedom of choice for parents when it comes to deciding where and how your children undertake their education. As a parent living in Florida you have the right to choose what style of schooling is best for your child, whether that be: Public…
You already know that you will need resources when you dive into homeschooling. But what are these resources for home education? What exactly do you need, how much of it, how much will it cost, and where do you get it from? If you are brand new to homeschooling you might feel a burden and…
If costs are going to be an issue for you as you make a decision about homeschooling, you are not alone. Homeschooling can mean taking a cut in your own pay. If you are an employed single mother (or father), and plan to do all or most of the homeschooling yourself, you will clearly have…
You will not get paid to homeschool your child in Florida. Homeschooling is not considered a job by the state. It is a choice, and one that every parent can make if they wish. Since 2016, home education program enrollments in Florida have almost doubled. More and more parents in Florida are choosing homeschooling for…
When it comes to homeschooling your child, you have to abide by the regulations in the state you are located in. Even if you normally reside in another state, whichever state the homeschooling is taking place at the time is where you’ll need to be following the rules (for example if you’re temporarily residing out…
Moms: are you seriously considering home schooling your child? This is a big decision to make. But make no mistake: There are many benefits to homeschooling. For both parents and children. In 2016 approximately 2.3 million children were homeschooled in the United States. This is not something on the fringe of society anymore. Homeschooling is…
Going back to school after you’ve had children has so many benefits. Whether your child or children are still very young, or if they’re in school or college themselves, it’s never too late to further your own education and reap the rewards that come with it! If you have been out of the education system…