It feels like the price of everything is going up these days. With government shutdowns affecting jobs and inflation climbing higher, affordable homeschooling options are more important than ever. While homeschooling offers incredible flexibility and freedom, the...
The digital world has grown rapidly over the last decade, and now millions of students are utilizing online education options. Technology has made it possible to learn anything from anywhere, but human connection seems to be getting lost in translation. While digital...
What better way to bring history to life than with a movie? Seeing events unfold on film can be much more entertaining than reading a dry summary of those events in a textbook. Using films to teach history can be a powerful way for students to connect to events from...
If you’re a homeschool parent, especially if you are homeschooling a high school student, you have probably come across the word “accreditation” more than once. But what does accreditation actually mean? Is it important? The truth is, accreditation isn’t the end-all...
Excelsior’s writing club, the “Inklings of Excelsior,” is excited to present their second annual literary magazine, Excelsior’s Bookshelf! Members of the club have worked diligently to showcase creative student writing again this year. Club members submitted their own...
Many parents find math instruction to be one of the most challenging aspects of homeschooling, as it is a subject that several students struggle with. Whether it's grappling with complex concepts, ensuring consistent practice, or simply keeping students engaged while...
Many homeschooling parents find writing to be a difficult skill to teach. From explaining corrections to their children to spotting all of the grammar, structure, and style errors that make the difference between a good and excellent essay, teaching writing is no...
Student Centered Learning and Homeschooling Student Centered Learning (SCL) as a teaching methodology has risen in popularity in recent years as a means of combating “teach to test” mentalities. It is defined by placing the student at the center of the education...
During the last few years of high school, students are faced with a variety of choices regarding the classes they take. There are more options in subject matter and difficulty level, depending on how much students want to be challenged. Two of the most popular options...
High school offers students a wider variety of class options than they had in middle or elementary school, ranging from a large selection of regular courses to Honors classes. Honors classes would be a great option for students who want to prepare for college or...
Math can be a polarizing subject. While some students love it, others may find it confusing or even intimidating. The Encyclopedia of Mathematics Education states that “algebra has been recognized as a difficult subject for students, due mainly to the abstract nature...
When it comes to high school math, Algebra I is considered to be a staple class, but what about Algebra II? Is it necessary for all highschoolers? Many parents and students wonder what Algebra II offers and how it impacts future opportunities. There is not a...
