What is unschooling?
One local family chooses to "unschool" their children: letting the kids decide what they want to learn.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:20:41 -0800
Feature story: All the world in a single classroom
by Chris Kenrick Fully one-third of Palo Alto's 12,300 public school students report that they speak a language other than English at home. Mandarin is predominant, followed by Spanish, Korean, Hebrew, Russian and Japanese. Many of those students are fully bilingual in English as well. Related stories: • At JLS Middle School, a global crossroads • In their own words
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:32:10 -0800
School board decides not to ban 'Bible Man'
The Associated Press The Associated Press SCOTTSBORO, Ala. School board members in Jackson County have decided not to ban a man known as the "Bible Man" from holding monthly meetings with elementary school children. The board took up the matter this week in response to complaints that religious assemblies were being held during the school day. The Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:55:21 -0800
Marianne Schnall: Ending Child Marriage: Insights from Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson
Child marriage is one of the most shocking and disturbing practices facing girls around the world today. Every year, ten million girls are forcibly married before the age of eighteen, many as young as twelve or thirteen-years-old.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:35:38 -0800
Rocco’s Owner Spared Prison In “Slavery” Case
Two immigrant stories collided in federal court: one about a man from Italy with no formal education who created a family business in Fair Haven—and another about a family of Ecuadorian immigrants who claim he verbally, physically and sexually abused them while they worked in his bakery.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:04:43 -0800
Louis Walsh 'pleased' after judge gives six-month sentence to man who made sex claims
Louis Walsh is "pleased and relieved" after a man who falsely accused him of sexual assault was sentenced to six months in jail. Related Stories Detectives shocked by brutal murder Kenny: Mad borrowing sparked crisis Ireland hit by mini-earthquake . . . with more tremors predicted Irish detectives shocked by details of Romanian teenager's murder Boeing's latest jet, the 787 Dreamliner, touches ...
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:11:29 -0800
International vs. Japanese school: Which is top of class for mixed kids?
Some readers' thoughts on the dueling Jan. 10 Zeit Gist columns by Charles Lewis ("International education a triple-A investment in your child's — and Japan's — future"): I agree with Lisa Jardine's comment that "bicultural children educated in international schools who go on to university outside of Japan and then return home will bring this diversity back to Japan." Very much agree — in theory ...
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:39:58 -0800
S'poreans are top buyers in Oxford
Prime property in the English city of Oxford has been attracting increasing interest from international buyers to the extent where now four in ten buyers are from outside the United Kingdom – and Singaporean buyers are leading the way.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:12:59 -0800
Learning with the Senior Class
Alletta Puskar graduated from high school in 1943. Almost 70 years later, she is going back to school at the age of 86.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:31:30 -0800
Thousands of parents illegally home schooling
As a new school year begins, more than 50,000 Australian children will be home-schooled and in most cases, their parents are doing it illegally.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:23:57 -0800
Thousands of parents illegally home schooling
As a new school year begins, more than 50,000 Australian children will be home-schooled and in most cases, their parents are doing it illegally.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:23:57 -0800
Home schooling catching on slowly
While many parents are queuing up to secure admission in the top city schools, some others who are dissatisfied with their children's experience in schools have decided to take upon themselves the...
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:05:19 -0800
Home schooling catching on slowly
While many parents are queuing up to secure admission in the top city schools, some others who are dissatisfied with their children's experience in schools have decided to take upon themselves the...
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:05:19 -0800
Home schooling: Class prepares first-time buyers for owning a house
Rosie Hayes can already imagine what her home is going to look like - three bedrooms, two baths on a single level with a big kitchen because she likes to cook for her mother, daughter and grandchildren.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:00:56 -0800
Home schooling: Class prepares first-time buyers for owning a house
Rosie Hayes can already imagine what her home is going to look like - three bedrooms, two baths on a single level with a big kitchen because she likes to cook for her mother, daughter and grandchildren.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:00:56 -0800
Schooling at home doubles in NSW
THE number of children being home schooled in NSW has almost doubled in the past five years. About 2631 children were taught at home.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0800
Schooling at home doubles in NSW
THE number of children being home schooled in NSW has almost doubled in the past five years. About 2631 children were taught at home.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0800
The effectiveness of home school
Proponents of public schooling emphasize the benefit of social interaction and learning in a structured environment
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:29:38 -0800
The effectiveness of home school
Proponents of public schooling emphasize the benefit of social interaction and learning in a structured environment
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:29:38 -0800
What is unschooling?
One local family chooses to "unschool" their children: letting the kids decide what they want to learn.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:20:41 -0800
What is unschooling?
One local family chooses to "unschool" their children: letting the kids decide what they want to learn.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:20:41 -0800
Secular, liberal N.J. parents buck home-school trend
Teacher Valerie Balakiryeva asks student Aven Kubis,11, to point out a country on the map. This homeschool co-op meets every Friday at rented space at a church in Dunellen. Balakiryeva of Dunellen was teaching a lesson about how Christmas is celebrated in different countries.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:05:29 -0800
Secular, liberal N.J. parents buck home-school trend
Teacher Valerie Balakiryeva asks student Aven Kubis,11, to point out a country on the map. This homeschool co-op meets every Friday at rented space at a church in Dunellen. Balakiryeva of Dunellen was teaching a lesson about how Christmas is celebrated in different countries.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:05:29 -0800
Home schooling meeting set for Jan. 26
Parents who are considering a home school option for their children are invited to a meeting Jan. 26.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:29:21 -0800
Home schooling meeting set for Jan. 26
Parents who are considering a home school option for their children are invited to a meeting Jan. 26.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:29:21 -0800
Home schooling is primary boost for secondary
GREEN BAY, Wis. — One hidden thing helping the Giants’ secondary turn things around this season were the home visits. Giants cornerback Aaron Ross revealed to The Post after last night’s 37-20 Divisional romp over the Packers that approximately two months ago, members of the Giants’ struggling secondary began to...
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:27:09 -0800
Home schooling is primary boost for secondary
GREEN BAY, Wis. — One hidden thing helping the Giants’ secondary turn things around this season were the home visits. Giants cornerback Aaron Ross revealed to The Post after last night’s 37-20 Divisional romp over the Packers that approximately two months ago, members of the Giants’ struggling secondary began to...
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:27:09 -0800
