By Joseph Woodard An extremely liberal, atheist, British comedian came out in support of Britain’s new free speech movement. As a result, he’s found himself under woke attack in public speeches and internet fora, and now allied with — for him — very unusual allies: religious conservatives. In the process, apparently, his new friends have
The story, covered in this blog post, may be of particular interest to you. It features a young man by the name of Timothée, who was homeschooled throughout his life and later went on to attend University. This story may interest you because it represents anecdotal evidence that homeschooling can play an important role in
By Laurel Núñez Does your child struggle to sit through lessons? Are books a bore? If the thought of them tearing apart small appliances brings you goosebumps but joy to their inquisitive minds, you may have an apprentice in the making. Sixteen-year-old Craig Davis* discovered a channel for his energy, out on a limb. These
By Laurel Coatsworth Seventeen-year-old Justine Blanchet is living a life that many dream of, but few ever realize. The rising country sensation, and Québec native, performed late last year at the Moonshine Café in Oakville, Ontario. The establishment provides a relaxed, supportive atmosphere that is ideal for new artists and advanced performers alike. Blanchet has
By Laurel Coatsworth Marketers cater to it. Politicians stir emotions with it. Parents want more of it. Choice. In every sphere of life, choice is there, being celebrated. Every sphere, that is, except the one, that matters most: education. In Canada, there remain few options in this realm but more than ever, parents are exploring
I am a certified teacher and during one of my practicums I was faced with the sad reality of what the public school system had to offer students. I was working with a grade three class of 34 students! Yes, 34 students in one classroom with one teacher, and one teacher’s aide. It was deplorable.
Each step was more taxing than the first. The musky air clinging and weighing me down as I walked. The scarf on my head threatened to make a new home around my neck on the holiest day. I shouldn’t even be seen by a man on a Friday. Quickly, I pulled the scarf back over my
“But isn’t your social life suffering?” “Isn’t homeschooling only for the educationally impaired?” “How do you move from homeschooling into the public system?” These questions, asked in a skeptical tone, and many more like them, have been thrown around for years now, even though homeschoolers know they hold no water. Nathan B, who was homeschooled
Meet Michael H. He’s a college student. Like all his peers, he’s currently hard at work, juggling exams, socializing, and keeping his grade averages steady. But unlike his peers, Michael H. has a unique educational history, since he hasn’t always been in the public school system. That is because Michael H. was homeschooled. Now, this
As a young girl, Aynsley Porchak aspired to being a classical violinist. A decade later, she won the Grand Master Championship in Nashville, TN, playing the violin. Because of this, she now performs on the highly prestigious Grand Ole Opry stage. Her biggest dream has already become a reality, thanks to, in part, the mode
