January 24 - Top 9
 Educating Our Children, Vol. 1

“School Rules - What would you chose?”

It's no secret that I'm struggling this week. There are so many balls in the air that I don't know which to catch first and frankly, I'm sorely tempted to let them all crash to the floor while I go...   more»
It's my life...

“Homeschooling in a public school world”

It's been almost two months since we started with MAVA, the new virtual public school in Massachusetts. The lack of new posts on this blog should be an indication that it is, indeed, kicking my but...   more»
The Fairly Odd Mother

“Do what works for you”

I opened up Facebook last Sunday night and saw this photo that was shared. I physically moved back, like I had been slapped in the face. This photo spoke a few things to me: 1. Teachers, who work l...   more»
The Bad Moms Club
At-Home Preschool Tips

“The Preschooler with the Dragon Tattoo”

From the depths of the New York Daily News comes this heartwarming story about a Stockholm preschool that has done away with both traditional fairy tales and gendered pronouns: At the “Egalia” pres...   more»
DadWagon
The One-Room School

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Public school, private school or home school - which have you chosen?

  • well put, pam!
  • We've done all three and currently have all four school age kids in three public schools. It is working for us. Each scenario has pros and cons. You have to decide what is best for your family; not what is best for the school or looks better to your friends.
  • we're a public school family, but I think all three options have great merit. I can't imagine home schooling - really admire those parents who take that path!