Talega Preparatory Academy

The American Academy of Pediatrics released guidance this morning that encourages schools nationwide to enforce universal masking...

In another assault on our nation's Charter School movement and alternatives to government-run public schools in general, Joe Biden and...

California students will be required to continue wearing masks in the fall.

Most families never considered homeschooling as an option for their children, until this year when distance learning was thrust upon us...

In recent years, many parents have reached out to me concerned that their 8th grade children are not ready to move on or succeed in high...

Looking for activities that weave problem-solving and creativity into your summer schedule? Engineering games and projects that involve...

Last month's tragic discovery of horrible child abuse at the hands of David and Louise Turpin has led the California Legislator to launch...

Recently published articles in the New York Times, New York Daily News, and Cambridge University Press have garnered much attention for...

Business Insider recently published an article titled, "Homeschooling is the smartest way to teach kids in the 21st century," which not...

Politics and high stakes testing have created a lot controversy and frustration for families when "Back to School" time rolls around,...

Those lazy days of summer may be coming to an end for your non-homeschooling friends, but for us, summer doesn’t end until the autumnal...

Freedom’s Journey is an awesome two-semester US History class that is being offered by my friend, and veteran homeschool mom, Teri House....

On June 30, 2015, Governor Brown signed SB-277 which removes the Personal Beliefs Exemption and requires that virtually all children in...

A Facebook friend linked to this post, and I thought is share it here. (My only addition to this article would be how exposure to rich,...

Beginning homeschooling can be both challenging and exhilarating. But beginning homeschooling with an infant or toddler in tow can...

While chatting with some homeschool buddies the other day, I remembered another great California field trip, Cabrillo National Monument...

My last post described how the theme of California history and westward expansion can be turned into a vibrant, eclectic homeschool...

Becoming an expert book hunter is a high priority for homeschool moms (and dads and kids): it saves money on book purchases and gives you...

A friend of a friend has two soon-to-be fourth graders and wants to start homeschooling next fall (and this summer). She is pretty sure...

Ever heard of Ergopedia.com? Neither had I until a friend at our Park Day group mentioned it a few weeks ago. This friend teaches science...