by Donna Vail | Jun 23, 2015 | Education, Homeschool
As parents we decide what curriculum we will use and how we will deliver it, in part, by how we assess our children’s intellectual abilities. We rely on this book and that book, always trying something new. As we seek to find the best solutions, what we do learn...
by Donna Vail | Jun 9, 2015 | Culture, Education, Family Life, Homeschool, Homeschool, Parenting
Ask any parent and they can tell you of a time when their child did not want to do their academic studies, even to the point of absolute avoidance. It is nothing to be worried about or cause to label a child for such behavior. This a normal part of a child’s...
by Donna Vail | May 26, 2015 | Homeschool
When I was growing up, television and the media cast a picture of the perfect family. Remember shows like Leave It To Beaver? Images of Dad going to the office, as Mom stayed at home wearing her best dress and heels, a pretty lacy apron, looking beautiful while...
by Marietta City School District | May 21, 2015 | Education, Inspiration, Schools, Washington County
What is HPAC? It stands for Health Professions Affinity Compact. In the words of the students that are involved, it is much more than just a group to join. HPAC is an extracurricular club that gets students involved with the community and works to address a local...
by Donna Vail | May 12, 2015 | Education, Homeschool, Inspiration, Parenting
Like Thomas Jefferson’s quote, “I cannot live without books,” I too cannot live without books. Ever since my first visit to a public library at a very early age, books have been an integral part of my life helping me develop my imagination and learn. Books have been...
by Donna Vail | Apr 28, 2015 | Homeschool, Schools
Self-education is the most organic form of learning. We were born wired for self-education and come into the world naturally self-educating. “It is a miracle that curiosity survives a formal education.” Albert Einstein Our society is structured around institutional...
