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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Apr. 30, 2013
Alliances and Ideology
Maybe it was the post about the future of the Quiverfull movement. Perhaps it was browsing a site that referenced a Sonlight blog post while warning parents to beware of evolutionary theories. It could be that I've been discussing highly … Continue reading
Tagged education, learning
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Apr. 29, 2013
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Hard to believe April is drawing to a close. As we come to the end of this month, your opportunity to take advantage of Sonlight's 9-month Time Payment plans is also coming to an end for this year. If you … Continue reading
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Apr. 25, 2013
When the world goes crazy ...
April 15th began much like any other day, and ended with details and images of the Boston Marathon bombings flashing across TV and computer screens, newspapers and Twitter feeds. We watched the drama unfold throughout the next few days, and … Continue reading
Tagged bombing, current events
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Apr. 24, 2013
From Luke's Inbox: What's the Big Picture in Grading?
I am a computer technology teacher and want my students to learn movie/film making. I love your free film school because you make it sound fun which is a contrast to my serious approach. But I've never graded students on … Continue reading
Apr. 22, 2013
The Privileged Position of Less Formal Learning
Milton Gaither's recent post THROUGH THE LENS OF HOME-EDUCATED CHILDREN: Insights from Children About What Motivates Them to Learn reminded me of two benefits I had as a homeschooled kid. First, my education was something I participated in; I was … Continue reading
Apr. 17, 2013
Sonlight and the Common Core State Standards
Many organizations, companies, and curriculum providers are working to align themselves with the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Sonlight is not. Why is Sonlight not seeking to conform to the new Common Core? First, Sonlighters already succeed. The Common … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, education, government, Sonlight
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