Homeschooling laws in New York, California, and Texas

Homeschooling laws in New York, California, and Texas Homeschooling is becoming an increasingly popular and widely accepted education alternative for students around the world. The first, and most important step in transitioning is understanding your independent state laws because it’ll influence the decisions you make moving forward.  In this blog post, we’ll share the laws…

5 Benefits of Enrichment Programs

5 Benefits of Enrichment Programs School days are filled with writing, science, math, history, and reading; leaving little room for student-led activities. Parents of students eager to learn, often want more additional learning for their children, whether it be the creative arts, computers, design, or leisure activities.  Enrichment programs are incredibly beneficial and a great…

NCAA Qualifications For Home School Students

NCAA Qualifications For Home School Students We have previously mentioned the many benefits of homeschooling, which you can read about in this blog post, found on the Novel Education website.  But, it’s important to highlight an additional benefit, and one of the most popular reasons for homeschooling: Schedule flexibility. Having a flexible schedule allows room…

Understanding the National Teacher Shortage 

Understanding the National Teacher Shortage  The new school year is underway, and education leaders across the nation are ringing in the new season in a panic: there aren’t enough teachers to support their institutions. The president of the National Education Association, Becky Pringle called our current lack of classroom teachers a “five-alarm crisis.”    The…