Join us as we explore homeschooling in North Carolina. You'll find support groups, teaching tips, stories of successful homeschoolers, events, discussions of homeschooling methods, and much, much more.
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Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has little to do with school or college. |
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- Lillian Smith |
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What About Socialization? |
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Friends or relatives who’ve heard of your homeschooling plans may have already asked, “But what about socialization?” If you’re thinking about homeschooling, you might have even wondered this yourself. This continues to be one of the most commonly asked questions of homeschooling parents, despite decades of academic research and anecdotal evidence showing that homeschooled children are generally significantly better “socialized” than their institutionally-schooled counterparts. Each family will answer the question differently, but here’s some food for thought as you form your own views on socialization. |
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Homeschoolers of Color |
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North Carolina |
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Homeschoolers of Color is a group based in the piedmont of North Carolina, dedicated to supporting homeschoolers of color and their families. Member come from Chatham County, Lee County, Durham County, and Orange County, and include homeschoolers of African, Asian, Latino, and Native American heritages. |
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Why Do People Homeschool? |
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Ann Brady |
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Even parents with diverse lifestyles and backgrounds can agree on the reasons for educating their own children at home. |
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MEP - Mathematics Enhancement Programme |
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This is a free math curriculum from Great Britain. MEP is a workbook-based, spiral curriculum that emphasizes concepts and logical thinking. It encourages creative thinking and unique approaches to mathematical computation. |
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