Public "Homeschool" Programs
The homeschooling community constantly
debates on whether or not it is wise to participate in public
school-sponsored programs, such as an ISP or charter school designed
for homeschoolers. Should we insist on our rights as tax-payers
to force the schools to let our kids participate in sports, drama
and music? Does participation harm the rights of those who wish
to remain independent? What about government funded programs
mascarading as homeschool programs? Can we have our cake and
eat it, too?
Cyberschools
Fact Sheet: How Virtual Charter Schools Threaten Public Schools
Virtual charter schools undermine the funding of conventional
public schools, take the public out of public education, increase
the privatization of education at the expense of public schools,
and turn state tax dollars earmarked for public education into
profits for out-of-state corporations. Wisconsin Parents Association.
Homeschools, Private Schools, and Systems Education
Many homeschool parents are buying into Bennett's K12® Virtual
Academy program under the assumption that it is free from government
control. That is an assumption they should not make. The K12®
Virtual Academy program receives from the state coffers full-time
equivalent (FTE) money. By Lynn Stuter.
How William Bennett's Public E-Schools Affect Homeschooling
In his role as a key promoter of public e-schools, Bennett is
acting in ways that disregard our interests as homeschoolers
and undermine our homeschooling freedoms. By Larry and Susan
Kaseman, HEM N/D 2002.
Problems With Putting Public E-Schools in Homes
Public e-schools (also called cyber charter schools or virtual
charter schools) are public schools in which teachers communicate
with students and their parents via computer. Larry and Susan
Kaseman, HEM M/J 02.
Risks Public Virtual Schools Pose to Homeschools NEW
It makes a difference how the state regulates public virtual school students in their homes. It sets a precedent of government monitoring and overseeing private citizens in their own homes. Larry and Susan Kaseman, HEM M/A 08.
Dual Enrollment
Are "Dual Enrollment" and "Running Start"
Really Homeschool Options?
Barbara Shelton argues the point that if you send your homeschooling
teen to a community college then you are no longer homeschooling.
What You Need to Know About Your Part-Time Enrollment Rights
How can you take advantage of these alt. ed. programs without
giving up your home-based or homeschooling status under the Washington
state law?
Government Plans for Charter Schools
Before Enrolling: Questions to Ask a Charter School
What kind of paperwork does the school require? Can you see samples
of paperwork? How often is the paperwork due? And more. From
HSC's Chaos to Confidence handbook.
Center for Education Reform - Charter Connection
Resource megasite about Charter Schools.
Homeschoolers, Is Our Good Name For Sale?
Public schools and business people are increasingly trying to
convince homeschoolers to enroll in their programs and use their
services. At first glance, the offers may seem attractive. By
Larry and Susan Kaseman.
Making Positive Connections with Homeschoolers
This online booklet, produced by the Northwest Regional Educational
Laboratory, takes a look at what has been learned so far about
school-homeschool cooperation and offers tips and suggestions
for building successful partnerships with homeschooling families.
A New Charter for Homeschooling?
The appeal of home-based charter schools represents a threat
to the independence of home schooling, Young said. "The
most insidious of these offerings, in my opinion, are those specifically
meant to be Trojan horse programs, aimed at 'recapturing' - a
term used by their promoters - students 'lost' to homeschooling."
By Dr. Karen Palasek.
Psst, Homeschooler, Have I Got A Carrot For You! Part Two
The lines between the long held philosophies of homeschool and
government school have grown hazy with the introduction of what
some are calling the "hybrid homeschooler." By Linda
Dobson. HEM.
Seduction of Homeschool Families
Essay about the more subtle and dangerous tactic some states
use to recapture homeschooling families the inauguration
of government homeschooling programs. By Chris Cardiff.
So What About That Free Lunch?
How can we trust the state? asks Peggy Daly-Masternak. I take
tremendous exception to the "great chance" proffered
in any discussion of sharing school services or using alternative
public school programs.
Third Great Lie
Chris Cardiff explains why government "homeschool"
programs hurt the homeschool movement in California and elsewhere.
US Charter Schools
Official government site promoting charter schools and what the
plans are. Don't take it all from us homeschoolers! Find out
how charters are linked to No Child Left Behind. Find out about
lucrative grants available. Follow the money!
Where Will That Leave Us?
What do policies written and developed for public schools have
to do with homeschooling - a private effort which (wonderful
field trips notwithstanding) takes place in the home amongst
one's own family? By Helen Hegener, HEM N/D 03.
Independent Homeschooling
Distinctiveness
In order to hang on to what makes homeschooling distinctive,
we need to act in ways that will maintain these differences and
prevent homeschooling from being reduced to schooling by becoming
a small, insignificant part of conventional schooling.
Preserving Homeschooling Rights
As more families leave schools, and as homeschooling becomes
more visible, there is increasing pressure to bring homeschooling
under greater government control, and homeschoolers can be expected
to respond to that threat. By Amy Grant, NHEN.
Why I Will Not Sign the "We Stand for Homeschooling Statement and Resolution"
So why not sign this "We Stand for Homeschooling" statement?
If I see government- or corporate-sponsored programs as close
to worthless, what's the problem? by Mary Griffith
Why Independence Is Essential To Homeschooling
This column will examine the strengths of homeschooling, emphasizing
those that exist because homeschools are independent of public
schools, and discuss contributions homeschooling makes to our
society. Larry and Susan Kaseman, HEM S/O 02.
The Wild and Free Pigs of Okefenokee Swamp
A southern parable about the dangers of getting used to free
handouts.
Your Homeschooling Decisions Affect My Homeschooling Freedoms
Why we need to be free from unnecessary state regulation, why
it is difficult to do this, and what we can do to reclaim and
maintain homeschooling freedoms, including situations when this
means giving up something our family wants. By Larry and Susan
Kaseman. HEM M/A 01.
Public School Programs
Government-Subsidized Home Schooling Programs
Will family educators dodge this bullet? By accepting funds from
the government, home schoolers provide a strong rationale for
government control of home schoolers. By Rodger Williams.
Home Education in Ohio: New Arm of Public Education?
This information was prepared by Ohio Home Education Coalition
an open and inclusive coalition of interested homeschoolers who
come together to raise awareness of issues facing homeschoolers
in Ohio.
Home is where the school is
But should the public pay for it? And how much is too much? Three
central questions emerged in the debate: How the Virtual School
spends its $6,000-plus per student; how many of its students
come from homeschool or private school backgrounds; and just
who's behind the Virtual School's program anyway. By Jennifer
Barnett Reed.
Homeschooling In Public Schools: A Dangerous Oxymoron
In some parts of the country, especially Alaska and California,
programs have been established, coordinated, and funded by public
schools for families who want their children to learn at home
at least part of the time.
Homeschooling vs. Public Alternative Education Programs
Alt. Ed., Cyberschools, "Homeschool" Centers, etc.
What you need to know. From the Washington Homeschool Organization.
I Want My Money Back
One popular reason given by parents who want the government to
pay for their children's education is that, after all, it's our
money. Since our children aren't in the public school, it's only
fair that our tax dollars follow our children and fund whatever
education we choose. By Mary Schofield
Labeling Publicly Funded Programs for Homeschoolers
What about Public School "homeschool" programs? It's
more than a matter of semantics. By Christine Webb, HEM.
Public School Programs and Our Community
The question before us now is this: how should the homeschool
community respond to these government controlled "homeschooling"
programs? Janie Levine Hellyer, HEM.
Sports & Activities
Why Can't Homeschoolers Play on School Sports Teams
Years ago there were major problems with ringers, or players who weren't qualified, playing on teams in league sports.
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