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This piece provides evidence on how racism and anti-semitism are on the rise in Texas schools. It's interesting, if not predictable, to note that this is happening at the same time that books and materials, including those designed to challenge racial, sexist, and homophobic hatred are limiting what can get taught in the schools. This creates a vacuum in knowledge and information that risks getting filled by other readily accessible online communities that promote hatred and violence. This vitriol then manifests at school board meetings where parents refer to race and gender justice texts as "porn," when what is really obscene...

When it comes to homeschooling Latin, there are numerous options to choose from. Parents have the ability to find the best curriculum that fits their child’s learning style and interests, as well as the budget. This article will explore some of the best Latin homeschool curriculum options available and provide guidance on determining which one is right for your family. Let’s review ten of the best Latin curriculum programs below! Affiliate links used in this article.  Why Study a Latin Curriculum (Isn’t it Dead?)? Latin is considered to be a dead language, yet its study and understanding remain important for...

Have you checked out Episode 102 of the Simple Homeschool podcast yet? I recorded one of my favorite holiday stories for you: Aunt Cyrilla’s Christmas Basket by L.M. Montgomery. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts for a festive bit of fun as you run errands or wrap presents this week – enjoy! Weekend homeschool links: Jólabókaflód: a Christmas Eve Tradition for Book-Loving Families (we do a version of this!) NPR’s Best Children Books We Love 2022 – (I was especially touched by My Brother Is Away from this list.) December Homeschool Printables (to keep the kids busy this week) Swirl Paint Christmas Ornaments...

When you year the phrase “interdisciplinary learning,” what comes to mind? Do you feel a bit overwhelmed? Does it seem eerily unbounded, like a lot of supplies are required? We are so excited about it — and we’d like to elaborate! By rejecting the idea of “strictly described single-subjects,” (AKA math, science, history, etc) an interdisciplinary approach will instead stir disciplines together. When implemented, it can be highly engaging for students. Can you give me an example? In our World History Through Architecture class, students were learning about China in ancient times; one of the major inventions was the ability...

I talk with a lot of you so I know there are an inordinate number of people who homeschool their kids because their kids are training  for the Olympics, or are prodigies in chess or music…. the type of kids who are extremely specialized and do their thing all day and schedule tutors after their special thing. Of course there are a lot of those people. I was one of them. But the majority of homeschoolers started because they felt like they don’t fit in with the schools. I’m one of those as well. That’s how I started. Of course...