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Mimi Rothschild Brings You “Homeschooling – Bringing Balance Betwee
2010-05-04 23:44:00 Mimi Rothschild Brings You “Homeschooling – Bringing Balance Between Real Life Learning and Curriculum“ Author: Wendy Young No matter where you are in your homeschool journey, a homeschooling mom needs to make sure that a homeschool curriculum stays in its place. If it becomes the master which dictates to a parent and thus forces real life learning out, it needs to be brought under strict control. Homeschoolers can roughly be divided into two groups – “unschoolers” and “those who use some form of curriculum”. There is a whole spectrum of homeschoolers in between using different philosophies to drive their homeschool vision. No matter where you are in your homeschool journey, a homeschooling mom needs to make sure that a homeschool curriculum stays in its place. If it becomes the master which dictates to a parent and thus forces real life learning out, it needs to be brought under strict control. Homeschool curriculums used for Math, Science, Language and o... More About: Mimi
Mimi Rothschild brings you “An Experience In Homeschooling (Or How I
2010-04-29 21:00:00 Mimi Rothschild brings you “An Experience In Homeschooling (Or How I Snuffed The Fun Out Of Learning)“ Author: Kelli Wallner Kassia…can you please get off Mama’s back and sit in your chair? You haven’t finished your letters. Okay. Slowly, and with feigned difficulty, she makes the partial circle that is a ‘c’. Good, now can you make an uppercase ‘C’? C says ‘kuh’…like cat…I want a cat. Can I get one when I’m six? Some cats are nice, some cats are mean. I want a nice cat. Kassia…please get off the table and sit in your chair. You haven’t done your uppercase ‘C’. I don’t know how to make a ‘C’…and besides, I’m hungry. Homeschooling was never the plan. Just one of those things that evolved out of circumstance and chance. We spent Kassia’s first five years of life on a 400 acre ranch in Southern New Mexico. The natural world had been her teacher. Concepts of wind and physics explained themselves in dust devils that move eeri... More About: Mimi
Mimi Rothschild Brings You “Top 12 Reasons to Just Ditch Homeschoolin
2010-04-28 18:34:00 Mimi Rothschild Brings You “Top 12 Reasons to Just Ditch Homeschooling Altogether“ | Author: Teresa Dear | There are some good reasons to quit homeschooling your children, but most of them break down to one common denominator: to live a life free of responsibility for the quality of your child’s education, and to not have to answer to others for the schooling he received. Here are 12 reasons to just ditch homeschooling altogether and send them off each day to be educated elsewhere: 1.) You can blame your child’s behavior and bad habits on his peers: they’re not his siblings. 2.) You can blame his teacher when your child is “behind:” you’re not the teacher. 3.) You would not have to grade papers or keep track of important educational documents or create a transcript. 4.) You would suddenly find yourself having more in common with the people you meet. 5.) You would be relieved of the responsibility to choose the best curriculum for your child. 6.) You coul... More About: Mimi
Mimi Rothschild Asks “CHILDREN TO HEAVEN ?”
2010-04-28 00:26:00 Mimi Rothschild Asks “CHILDREN TO HEAVEN ?” by Donald Mehl CHILDREN TO HEAVEN There are people of all ages including unborn babies, infants, young children, teenagers, young adults, mature adults and seniors who have never had the mental capacity or maturity to choose right from wrong. They may have never developed to the point where they have the mental condition needed for understanding, accountability and responsibility for the things of God. They simply are not able to comprehend the saving gospel message with their state of mind. However, I believe that God in His infinite wisdom has provided for them. Several scriptures provide us with insight concerning that very theme referring to babies and children, but those scriptures most likely would apply to the others as well. Isa. 7:16 Before the boy knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right…. Deut. 1:39 Children who do not yet know good from bad, they will enter the Land. 2 Sam. 12:23 David... More About: Heaven , Mimi
Mimi Rothschild Asks “Why Do Christians Send Their Children To School
2010-04-22 15:48:00 Mimi Rothschild Asks “Why Do Christians Send Their Children To School s That Teach Lies About God?” by Desert Rose Here is just a sampling of the lies about God, that are taught in most schools: The universe was not created. Radiocarbon dating that dated a live mud turtle in Arizona in 1961 to be 15,000 years old, is what they base many of the dates of living things on this earth and facts about evolution on. If our founding father’s believed in God, it was not relevant to their decision making when they put together our constitution. If it were relevant, it would be taught. That you can have morals without Jesus Christ. You don’t need prayer for help, just smarter people, better rules and stronger good guys. No one needs to fear God, just the bullies of the world. Christianity is just a religion just like all the other religions. Biblical history is not relevant, therefore it does not need to be taught. The problem that I have with this, is that the only so... More About: Mimi
Mimi Rothschild Brings You “The Concept of Unschooling”
2010-04-21 21:28:00 Mimi Rothschild Brings You “The Concept of Unschooling ” by Lisa M. Hendey Mimi Rothschild Brings You “The Concept of Unschooling” Author Interview with Suzie Andres, Homeschooling with Gentleness: A Catholic Discovers Unschooling by Lisa M. Hendey Whether you are a homeschooling parent or simply a parent concerned with the quality of your children’s faith formation and education, you owe it to yourself and your family to learn a bit about the concept of “unschooling”. In her new book Homeschooling with Gentleness: A Catholic Discovers Unschooling (Christendom Press, October 1004, paperback, 132 pages) takes a look at this “gentle” variation to the traditional homeschooling path. As a mother of two Catholic school students, I must admit that I initially approached Andres’ book from a perspective of suspicion. My reading of this book, however, produced much fruit in the form of an enhanced appreciation for my own role, and especially th... More About: Mimi
Mimi Rothschild Brings You “Strategies for Educating Children w/ ADD/
2010-04-19 15:29:00 Mimi Rothschild Brings You Strategies for Educating Children with ADD/ADHD Author: Crystal Pratt Children with ADD/ADHD (hereafter referred to as ADHD) are creative, energetic, imaginative, and resourceful people. They have a wonderful spirit and you wouldn’t trade your child’s personality for the world. But sometimes, there’s school work to be done. Sometimes, you really need your child to sit still. Sometimes you really just want a few minutes of peace. Or is that just true at my house? Learning doesn’t have to be a chore for the ADHD student. It seems to me to be such a waste to bore these wonderful minds when it just takes a little bit of creativity on our part to keep them going. In my thirteen years of being a parent to an ADHD child, I have learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t. I’ve taught public school classrooms with students all over the ADHD spectrum. Some have been medicated. Some have not. Regardless of the severity of... More About: Mimi
Mimi Rothschild Brings You “Busyness:The Thief of Family Memories&rdq
2010-04-15 19:18:00 Mimi Rothschild Brings You “Busyness: The Thief of Family Memories “ Submitted: March 31, 2010 | Author: Alan Melton | Posted in: Encourage & Inspire Print This Article | Email This Article “Seventeen summers” said the busy father, wistfully describing the memory of his oldest child growing up. He continued, “We get seventeen summer vacations, and then our children are gone.” His statement stung me as I thought about my own family experience. Is that all there is with parenting; seventeen family vacations? If scripture teaches that children are a blessing, why am I not enjoying that blessing? I thought about my own busy schedule; go to work Monday through Friday with some evening work, then Monday night – Deacon’s meeting/basketball practice, Tuesday night – church visitation, Wednesday night – prayer meeting & youth Choir, Friday night – youth group meeting, Saturday – basketball game, yard work and church social, Sunday – tea... More About: Mimi
Mimi Rothschild on Unschooling
2010-04-15 01:47:00 My concern about unschooling is that can place the child at the center of the learning, instead of God. If driven by the child, it is not being driven by the Lord. If learnng is directed by the child, what happens when the child behaves sinfully which he will do because that is his inherent nature. In my 25 years of homeschooling, I have found that a curriculum helps organize the material that is considered important to learn if you want to be an “educated” individual. Much of the curriculum in public school is downright wrong. Much of the packaged homeschooling curriculum is downright boring (imho). Real experiences will always be the best teacher and if unschooling actively seeks situations in which the child is experiencing real aspects of life or working on a trade through an internship or relationship of some sort with somone who knows more about a subject, then that type of unschooling can be wonderful. But the notion that children will automatically “... More About: Mimi , Unschooling
California Homeschool Ruling Dangerous for All Americans
2008-03-12 23:28:00 By: Mimi Rothschild The California Ruling that effectively renders it illegal to homeschool without teaching credentials has multiple ways in which it violates parental rights, limits education choices and marginalizes the religious convictions of American citizens. All of which makes the ruling dangerous for every American. Firstly, the three judges in the California case, Justices Croskey, Klein ... More About: Star Academy , Morning , Americans
Wisdom in Words
2008-03-07 22:08:00 By: Mimi Rothschild As a parent, I oftentimes find myself struggling with the exact words to express my children’s experiences. It’s as if there should be more than merely 26 letters in the alphabet to combine and capture the feelings and emotions that we share. Today I was forwarded the poem below. Without knowing the specific child ... More About: Star Academy , Words , Wisdom , Morning
Fellow Homeschoolers & Their Thoughts
2008-02-29 23:19:00 Karlie Margaret Houser Homeschooling is sharing - with our children, the Christian community and fellow homeschoolers. We share what works for us, knowing that not everything will work for everyone. My words are only from one person’s perspective; so I’ve taken some time to gather a few others’ thoughts and share with you their blogs…enjoy! * * ... More About: Homeschoolers , Star Academy , Thoughts , Morning
Our School of Fish
2008-02-20 23:19:00 By: Mimi Rothschild John Christensen’s changed lives through his inspiring words spawned from Seattle’s Pike Place Fish Market during three days in 1988, while he watched, talked and listened to the owners and co-workers enjoy their time on land and sea. These employees inspired Christensen with a zest of life and a vision of individualism - ... More About: Star Academy , School , Morning
Three Tips to Homeschooling Structure
2008-02-12 21:48:00 By: Mimi Rothschild Homeschooling is an important, life changing step for you and your child or children. It is a calculated decision not made on impulse, rather a daily choice to instill Christian values and be a positive role model in his/her life. Here are three easy tips to sustaining your decision and maximizing the overall experience: ?1.) ... More About: Tips , Structure
Public schools must show fiscal responsibility
2007-12-13 23:53:00 To the editor, Public schools have monopolized the education process for primary schools. The schools have forced people to pay into a system that educates students to “their” standard without asking the public how they want it done. The public schools of Minnesota have had a shrinking pupil rate, and yet they ask for more money ... More About: Schools , Star Academy , Show , Morning
Is it right for virtual schools where parents are the teachers fair to be t
2007-12-12 17:27:00 In a groundbreaking ruling, the Wisconsin courts have determined that the Wisconsin Virtual School, run by K12, Inc. is operating illegally. The Judge ordered funding to cease effective immediately. According to the Wisonsin judge, it is illegal for school districts to pay for virtual schools for a number of reasons. Onereason cited is thatthe parents ... More About: Schools , Star Academy , Morning , Fair , Parents
K12, Inc. IPO?s time has come and gone years ago by Mimi Rothschild
2007-12-11 23:08:00 Dean Miller over at edbizbuzz.com wrote back in September, 2007 “The days where a virtual EMO provider like K12 could “bundle” the parts, charge more for the whole, and extract the surplus are numbered. The capacity to manage a virtual school isn’t special. Educators are getting the hang of it, deconstructing its value chain, and ... More About: Star Academy , Time , Mimi , Morning , Years
K12, Inc.?s Wisconsin Virtual School Shut Down by State for Numerous Violat
2007-12-11 21:47:00 Fri, Dec 07, 2007 Ruling puts state’s virtual schools at risk Appeals court says Wisconsin Virtual Academy violates state law From eSchool News staff and wire service reports Primary Topic Channel: Virtual schooling / Distance Learning Parents of virtual-school students in Wisconsin fear a court ruling puts online instruction in jeopardy.Online education programs for thousands of Wisconsin students ... More About: State , Shut
?Homeschooling is a BAD idea!? by Mimi Rothschild
2007-12-11 19:37:00 A person who did not agree enough with his/her own post to put his/her name, wrote on a Yahoo message board: “Homeschooling is a BAD idea! 20-Aug-99 08:48 pm The basic necessities of a child’s education include BOTH academics (i.e. reading, writing and arithmetic) AND social development. Adequate social development can occur ONLY if a child is allowed to interact on ... More About: Star Academy , Idea , Mimi , Morning
Public School: A Reality Television Show?
2007-12-11 19:17:00 Published Monday, December 10, 2007 Public schools broaden their mission Millions of Americans each week watch the televised reality shows. The biggest reality show in the country today involves public schools, and no one can be voted off. Federal and state governments have increased funding for public education in recent years. This funding extends beyond the confines ... More About: Television , Reality , Star Academy , Show
Police Stations Being Built in Public Schools by Mimi Rothschild
2007-12-07 16:53:00 Police Stations Being Built in Public Schools By Mimi Rothschild The Detroit School District announced that they will increase police presence in public schools and even go as far as setting up mini police stations. While police officers and metal detectors are nothing new in public schools, mini stations are and they are the first step towards ...
Homeschooling, Alive and Well in Pennsylvania
2007-12-06 23:10:00 Homeschooling , Alive and Well in Pennsylvania By Mimi Rothschild Anndee Hochman of The Philadelphia Inquirer examines the homeschool boom in Pennsylvania in a recent article. The Keystone State counted 23,000 homeschool children for the 2004-2005 school year. Hochman hits the nail on the head when looking into why so many families are choosing to homeschool. “Between 1999 and ... More About: Star Academy , Morning
Presidential Candidate Weighs in On Homeschooling
2007-12-06 23:06:00 It is awfully telling that homeschooling has entered the mainstream when presidential candidates are forming their own personalized homeschool coalitions. Kansas Senator Sam Brownback, who is running for president in 2008, recently announced “Homeschoolers for Brownback Coalition” (HBC). It’s not clear what HBC will exactly do, other than associate Brownback with the growing homeschooling movement. ... More About: Presidential , Star Academy , Homeschooling , Morning , Weigh
President Reagan on God and America by Mimi Rothschild
2007-12-04 20:24:00 “Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid. That’s why the Marxist vision of man without God must eventually be seen as an empty and a false faith-the second oldest in the world-first proclaimed in the Garden of Eden with whispered words of temptation: ?Ye shall be as gods.’ The crisis of the Western world, ... More About: America , President , Star Academy , Mimi , Morning
God Stands at the Door and Knocks: Will you open it?
2007-12-04 18:35:00 Earlier on November 30. 2007, Don posted the fiollowing at Daryl Cobranchi’s HE & OS website located at http://cobranchi.com/?p=8145#comment-2672 8: “Personally, I’m still waiting for God to get back to me on what his plan for me is. I asked him years ago, and he’s never responded. He never calls, never writes, not even a text message ... More About: Star Academy , Open , Morning , Door
Jesus: Lord, Lunatic or Liar? by Mimi Rothschild
2007-12-04 18:34:00 On November 30, 2007 Don posted the following statement on Daryl Cobranchi’s HE& OS blog located at http://cobranchi.com/?p=8145#comment-2672 7 “Ialso don’t have any problem with Jesus . I think he was a remarkable, enlightened man. I believe the world would be a better place if people stopped thinking of him as a supernatural being, and started following his ... More About: Star Academy , Mimi , Morning , Lord
In the Image of God or the Image of Mud? by Mimi Rothschild
2007-12-04 18:17:00 I am having an interesting conversation over at Daryl Cobranchi’s blog HE& OS blog which I thought I would copy for my readers. Nance wrote: So we have to have been created in the image of some god you believe in to be valued as humans beings? For the whole page of discussion about bibles being distributed in ... More About: Star Academy , Mimi , Morning , Image , Rothschild
Young, Gifted and Skipping High School
2007-12-04 17:52:00 Young, Gifted and Skipping High School washingtonpost.com 12/3/2007 As Jackie Robson rushed off to Japanese 101, a pink sign on the main door of her college dorm reminded her to sign out. There were more rules: an 11 p.m. curfew, mandatory study hours, round-the-clock adult supervision and no boys allowed in the rooms. Jackie is 14. She never ... More About: High School , Young
Should public schools be privatised? Day 2
2007-12-04 17:51:00 Should public schools be privatised? Day 2 [Introduction] [Day 1][Day 2][Day 3] Dear A.N, I’ve enjoyed your writings on education for some time, so am chuffed to be discussing perhaps the biggest issue in education policy: should we have public schools at all? I’m also pleased for another reason - after a year of getting beaten up by ... More About: Schools , Star Academy , Public , Morning
Prayer/Moment of Silence in Public Schools
More articles from this author:2007-12-04 01:54:00 Local schools adapt to moment of silence law By Shannon Tebben-Sandoval Published: Monday, December 3, 2007 12:12 PM CST E-mail this story | Print this page Times correspondent PEKIN - Area school administrators say the recent enactment of the revised Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act has gone virtually unnoticed in the midst of their busy school days. The October bill ... More About: Schools , Public , Moment , Silence 1, 2, 3 |
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