California homeschooling being given 2nd chance

California homeschooling being given 2nd chance: "A California court order that essentially banned homeschooling in the state has been vacated, and the judges who issued the ruling will hear further arguments on the status of parents who want to teach their own children."

Whose kids are they?

Whose kids are they?: "Recently the Second District Court of Appeal ruled that parents have no constitutional right to educate their children at home without state certification. In his written opinion, Justice H. Walter Croskey cited a long series of rulings indicating that the parental right to educate their own children is not absolute under American constitutional law. But the court’s ruling raises the serious question of whether it is good public policy for the State of California to insist that all children be educated by people who have a teaching credential. The most lucid arguments favor the position that homeschooling should be at least a permissible option, possibly even encouraged by the state."

VILLAGE VOICE: For Some Black Parents, the New Home Room is Home by Chloe A. Hilliard

For Some Black Parents, the New Home Room is Home by Chloe A. Hilliard: "Public schools are failing black boys, say a growing number of parents who are homeschooling"

Tim Hawkins - A Homeschool Family

Found on YouTube...hilarious ;-)

YouTube description said, "Oh, the misconceptions and realities of homeschool life, from comedian (and homeschool dad) Tim Hawkins."

Homeschool Freedom

Another homeschooler demonstrate the "freedom" that comes with homeschooling.

The YouTube description said, "Showing how much freedom I have to learn to play to do whatever I want to do in my life. I love homeschooling! Thanks Laurel Springs for the opportunity."

What I Like About Homeschooling

This was posted on YouTube by a homeschooled student named "grandmasterzel." VERY well-done...good job.

This is what she wrote about it:

"This is my submission to Laurel Springs' What's Cool About Homeschool contest. It was written, drawn and animated by me, Hazel Newlevant (age 15). The background music is Watchman's Song, by Edvard Greig, performed by me. It is under the public domain."

Thoughts on Homeschooling by AOEGuy

This is a video from YouTube by a guy named AOEGuy--good to hear what kids think about their homeschooling experiences. This guy seems quite genuine and very well-spoken...good for him ;-)

Here's what he wrote on the description:

"I make videos when feelings come to me. If I pass up the chance to make the video, I find that I forget an insight I have on something. I was Homeschooled up until 10th grade. If you are thinking of homeschooling your kids, then definitely check out my experiences. Peace yo."