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Learning projects as the key to independent learning
We all learn what we must by creating our own content. By this I mean that sitting through a lecture is passive. We learn by doing. So much of what we do in our work is learned through our work. I… more →
Independent Learning and Homeschooling
Issues in Education
jnicholcaddy wrote 3 weeks ago: Standardized math tests show state’s economic, ethnic disparities persist [Hartford (Conn.) Co … more →
Learning projects as the key to independent learning
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johnmcgeough wrote 3 weeks ago: We all learn what we must by creating our own content. By this I mean that sitting through a lectur … more →
College isn't just for the young
Comm3660 wrote 1 month ago: by Evan Frank College is sometimes said to be the best time in a young person’s life. What isn’t sai … more →
Non-traditional jobs in Family Practice
jaotte wrote 1 month ago: I’m a Family Practice Resident. I do rotations in the hospital, but my home base is one of two … more →
Keeping up with your home schooled child while you are away...
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johnmcgeough wrote 1 month ago: Single parenting may be one of the hardest things anyone can take on. It is a task best-managed by t … more →
The role of responsibility in single parent homeschools...
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johnmcgeough wrote 2 months ago: Can single parents home school their children? Most certainly yes. The adolescent in American soci … more →
What about this independent stuff....Independent learning and Home schoolng
johnmcgeough wrote 2 months ago: One of my youth ministry kids has this quote on his MySpace… “To live is the rarest gift … more →
Traditional Expectations of Women (in China)
Christina wrote 2 months ago: As I was leaving my art class Wednesday afternoon, one of the students stopped me. “Teacher! T … more →
Woodwork and Homeschooling and the art of "doing"
johnmcgeough wrote 2 months ago: I study the lines of a wall cabinet….a piece made to take to Humble Trade days this weekend … more →
Wishes for my kids....my Star Children...
johnmcgeough wrote 2 months ago: What do you wish for your children? So many things…love, health, joy, to pursue something tha … more →
Questions and the Golden Thread....
johnmcgeough wrote 2 months ago: It’s October ….how is that possible….only a few days ago was the day of the fun … more →
Truth, Home schooling and love -- to Hope McGeough my mom
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johnmcgeough wrote 2 months ago: Warmth….. I know I felt her warmth as she read to me. Time stopped during those moments when … more →
It's never too late, independent learning, Grandma Moses
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johnmcgeough wrote 3 months ago: As I said in yesterdays post one of the things I wonder about is time. I’ve spent my life try … more →
Give your life to a purpose, passionate living, home school, independent learning
johnmcgeough wrote 3 months ago: I have a great challenge for you tonight. What do you want to give your life for. No, I’m no … more →
Independent scholarship, independent learning and success
johnmcgeough wrote 3 months ago: Did Leonardo Di Vinci have a Ph.D.? No. Nor did George Washington, Thomas Jefferson or Benjamin Fr … more →
Obama's School Speech seen through Democratic Eyes
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johnmcgeough wrote 3 months ago: First let me say to my best friend….the word is spelled p-r-i-n-c-i-p-l-e. And thanks for ki … more →
Obama activities, public schools and the Presidential address to American Schools
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johnmcgeough wrote 3 months ago: As we all know by now the President of the United States will address American school children on Se … more →
Adventures in Bizarre Advertising
fanadicts wrote 3 months ago: One of the great races ad people compete in is seeing who can find the oddest, most unassuming place … more →
Lawyer for New Hampshire home school student files brilliant motion
johnmcgeough wrote 3 months ago: Yesterday I outlined a recent court decision in the state of New Hampshire the has forced a Christia … more →
