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Current Posts 9/29/2008 9:50:17 AM ISI Essay Contest ISI sponsors an annual essay contest in which homeschoolers are welcome (and even encouraged!) to participate. “George Washington and the Future of the American Presidency" is the topic for the essay this year.  Top prize is $1000 and the registration deadline is November 28, 2008 with essays due no later than January 23, 2009.  Check out ISI’s website for more details. Comment  |  Link 9/23/2008 1:43:59 PM College Fairs The National Association for College Admission Counseling sponsors a number of college fairs throughout the country.  College fairs are a great way to gather information about colleges and to meet with college representatives.  Check out NACAC’s website to find a college fair near you.  Comment  |  Link 9/20/2008 2:05:34 PM Voter Registration A reminder for all those who are not registered to vote – voter registration must be completed by October 5th in most states in order to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Check your state’s law for this crucial date. If you have children who turned 18 this year, please encourage them to register to vote. Comment  |  Link 9/15/2008 9:12:09 AM Calling All Homeschool Entrepreneurs! A homeschool mom, Debbie Maubach, has developed a wonderful 9- week Homeschool Entrepreneur course for high schoolers.  The course covers many areas of interest including setting up a business plan, marketing strategies, setting prices, and much, much more!  The course provides step by step instructions including worksheets and many hands-on activities.  It’s a great resource to provide your budding entrepreneur with information he/she needs to launch a business while learning simple accounting, business skills, and advertising acumen. Comment  |  Link 9/14/2008 7:08:36 PM Homeschooling a Rebellious Teen Dealing with a rebellious teen can be a heart wrenching trial.  But when you add homeschooling to the mix, it becomes a crucible!  In her article, Homeschooling the Rebel, Deborah Wuehler provides many helpful and godly suggestions when dealing with your child.  Her practical tips and wise counsel may be just what you need in order to turn the corner with your teen and to begin relating in a new way. Comment  |  Link 9/10/2008 10:40:56 AM Opportunity for Serious Dance Students Ballet Magnificat! School of Arts is a Christian arts performance company.  Dancers and teachers share a love for dance and for the Lord.  Located in Mississippi, Ballet Magnificat! holds year long classes as well as summer intensive workshops with out of town students lodging in dormitories at Bellhaven College.   Comment  |  Link 9/9/2008 2:01:10 PM Teacher Discounts  Did you know that museums give teacher and educator discounts on admission fees? If you are planning field trips this year to museums, be sure to ask about such discounts before paying for admission. You will be asked for identification so take along any homeschool group’s membership card you may have. Comment  |  Link 8/27/2008 9:09:29 AM Research Papers We recently wrote a newsletter on teaching research skills, and two readers suggested the following resources. Total Language Plus’s Pride and Prejudice study guide leads the student through the research paper process. The Lukeion Project offers a 6 week College Research Writing Seminar for the advanced high schooler that prepares students for papers required by college professors. Comment  |  Link 8/26/2008 3:49:54 PM Biblical Worldview Elective As you design your high school program, don’t forget to consider a biblical worldview elective course.  We have resources on our high school website which can provide the foundation for developing a course that will serve your teen well, and prepare him for whatever post-high school plans he may have. Comment  |  Link 8/26/2008 3:48:05 PM Courtship and Purity The high school years are prime time to discuss your teens’ relationships with the opposite sex. Courtship and purity resources are available to help you lead discussions with them. Comment  |  Link

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