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Better Test Scores Don’t Lead To Success
Higher test scores DON’T lead to greater success for individual students. Better test scores also DON’T lead to greater success in global competitiveness. Continue reading
How The “10,000 Hour” Rule Can Benefit Any Child
10,000 hours for Big Time Success is a rule that benefits homeschoolers and self-directed learners, even if they don’t spend those hours in any one field. Continue reading
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School ADD Isn’t Homeschool ADD
How a child diagnosed with ADD suffers in school and flourishes when homeschooled. Continue reading
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Mentor: Fancy Name For Grown-Ups Kids Need
What happened to a little boy whose desire to “do stuff” led him to hang around neighbors? Continue reading
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Emphasis On Testing Cheats Everyone
Standardized tests don’t promote later success in career advancement, leadership, or other accomplishments. Tests also do not promote national competitiveness. Why do we push testing? Continue reading
Fun Theory
A child’s stubborn insistence that learning be meaningful and interesting is actually a sign of positive selfhood. We need to pay close attention to each child to really see what sparks enthusiasm, evokes awe, sharpens focus, builds on interests, and challenges abilities. That’s the best way to advance learning. Continue reading
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Yes, Diet Can Affect A Child’s Behavior
A child’s diet can affect his or her behavior, health, school performance, even I.Q. Continue reading
Making History Relevant
When children ask “why” we often realize we don’t know. The answer invariably leads us back to history. Let’s learn about history in ways that unlock curiosity and lifelong interest. Continue reading
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The State of Library Addiction
Library addiction–9 reasons why it’s a good thing. Continue reading
Accepting Challenges, Embracing Mistakes
Interesting problems and exciting risks are life’s calisthenics. They stretch us in directions we need to grow. Continue reading
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