Culture, Government, Homeschools
It was once criminal ‘subterfuge’: Previous generations discuss early history of KC-area homeschoolingSome 40 years after they made history, several families in the Kansas City area are publicly sharing their memories of homeschooling before its legal status was recognized.Three moms… Read More
Culture
St. Patrick: The Christian legacy behind the legendAs an immigrant to the United States, I had never heard of St. Patrick's Day until my music teacher told me she was wearing green in his honor.I… Read More
Culture
A race to the bottom? CDC lowers expectations for child development, raising new questions for parentsThe CDC has changed its list of children’s developmental milestones for infants and young children, marking the first update of its kind since 2004.The move has generally… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool association seeks to end discriminatory practices for college placement examsPreparing to take college placement exams such as the ACT or PSAT? You may face trouble if you're a homeschool student.That's the conclusion of Home School Legal Defense… Read More
Homeschools
KC-area homeschool conference to offer curriculum options, educational resourcesAs the number of homeschooling families increases nationwide, support groups and organizations are stepping up to help parents explore this alternative education option.The Midwest Parent Educators (MPE)… Read More