homeschooling

Why I Despise Standardized Tests

April 4, 2012

This last month has been full of state testing for Stargirl. As part of our charter school, she has to take state tests on a yearly basis, rather than every three years or so, like she would if she were traditionally homeschooled. In addition, the tests she has to take through the charter school are [...]

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School on a Thursday Night?

October 7, 2010

It’s been a busy day. I’ve shuttled the kids to band and PE. And after dinner Sportsguy took bug to soccer practice, while I drove Stargirl to American Heritage Girls. You’d think it would be time to call it a day. Instead, we’re doing schoolwork. Before you think I’m a mean mommy, though, let me [...]

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Confessions of a Minivan Mama

September 29, 2010

I put a lot of miles on my van. A LOT! Tonight I was thinking about how much we regularly drive throughout the week. Perhaps I shouldn’t have calculated it, but in the throes of the school year, this is what it comes down to: Monday: Twice to school for band. One trip to karate. [...]

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