Jun 22, 2022 | Becky Frank, College Preparation
The study of economics is essentially the study of how and why people make the choices they do. Wait a minute. Isn’t economics about money? Yes, sort of. Money is how we assign value to the choices that we make. Every choice we make is a determination of how we...
Jul 20, 2020 | Becky Frank, Online Homeschool
In 2015, a new musical appeared on the scene. It was almost an instant hit. The musical was modern, the characters were colorful, and the subject was a fresh look at one of the founding fathers – Alexander Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by Ron Chernow’s...
Jul 20, 2020 | Becky Frank, Online Homeschool
The study of history is fascinating and useful. Beyond winning Jeopardy or dominating a family game of Trivial Pursuit, students of history gain important life skills that are useful beyond the discipline of history. Students of history learn how to conduct research...
May 2, 2020 | Becky Frank, Online Homeschool
As homeschoolers, we get used to people commenting on our decision on how to educate our children. Random people in the grocery store, friends, neighbors, and in-laws all feel perfectly free to comment and even outright question the decision made as a family. But...
Feb 26, 2019 | Becky Frank, Rigorous Courses
Using History to Teach Critical Thinking Skills One of the most important tools we can give our students is the ability to think critically. In this age of unlimited social media sharing, fake news, and hidden agendas, it has never been more important to be able to...
Nov 12, 2018 | Becky Frank, Engaging Education
Why Should I Outsource History? AS HOMESCHOOL PARENTS, WE HAVE A LOT OF DECISIONS TO MAKE REGARDING CURRICULUM AND CLASSES. Do I teach a subject myself, or do I outsource it? This a big question to answer. There are a number of subjects that many parents find...
