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Homeschooling is a large and growing phenomenon in American society--between 1999 and 2003 it grew at ten times the rate of public school enrollments. Current estimates suggest that about two million kids are homeschooled, but information about them is incomplete. Here, educator Robert Kunzman uses his unprecedented access to six conservative Christian homeschooling families to explore this elusive world, from the day-to-day lives of its adherents...

Homeschooling parents are under great pressure. Besides trying to balance teaching responsibilities and family life, they often face unrealistic expectations from relatives, churches, other homeschoolers, and society at large. Even parents considering homeschooling sense the need to be perfect. Sonya Haskins doesn't want any more families to give up on homeschooling. In this book she shares affirming stories and practical ideas from dozens of everyday...

"In Becoming Homeschoolers, parenting author, podcaster, and homeschool mom Monica Swanson tackles your legitimate doubts and fears about homeschooling, as well as questions you want answered before you commit--questions like where to start and how to choose a curriculum, build social skills, teach what you're not good at, and prepare for college"-- "Monica Swanson helps you navigate your real-world concerns about school, culture, and what it takes...

Frustrated by a regime of statutory testing, and keen for a midlife adventure, Sue Cowley and her partner decided to step out of the system, and set off on the educational adventure of a lifetime with their children. Road School is the story of their family's adventures around Europe and across China, and what they learned along the way. Part comedy travelogue, part parenting guide, part educational philosophy, Road School asks you to consider what...

Bia Willcox's Aunt Wanda's Memories of the Amazon Rainforest takes us on a wonderful journey through the Amazon River, exploring the natural wonders of the rainforest, its fauna, and flora. Children will extend their English vocabulary by reading about typical Amazon animal species and native tribes' customs. All the while learning the importance of maintaining the Amazonian eco-system for future generations. According to Aunt Wanda, the future of...

No shortage of books will help you figure out how to do it, but this book is about why you should. Written from the perspective of a homeschooling father of seven who was himself homeschooled growing up, this is an encouragement to fathers and mothers to think rightly about their children's education. What our children believe about God, themselves, one another, and the universe - these are all features of their education and consequent worldview....

An honest, perceptive discussion of children, education, and our common life as a nation by the bestselling author of Snow Falling on Cedars. A high school English teacher, Guterson and his wife educate their own children at home.