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…
Homeschooling and Online Learning, What’s the Difference? The expansion of digital learning has made it possible for parents to forgo the traditional route of education and explore other, and even better alternatives for their children, such as Homeschooling and Online Learning. But what is the difference between the two and what similarities do they hold…
What is digital education and how is it transforming at-home learning? As the world progressively shifts into new and emerging digital platforms, the need for an equal shift in our education systems has become apparent. Learning is everywhere, and as we continue to evolve, we are faced with the task of educating students on how…
The Socialized Homeschooler: Breaking the Myth that Homeschoolers Lack Socialization Skills Let’s cut right to the chase. Research has proved that homeschooled children have no issue with socializing and making friends. In a 2019 review of homeschooling, found in the Journal of School Choice, Brian D. Ray, found evidence that 87% of peer-reviewed studies…
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 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…
How To Plan For The Rest Of The Academic Year With a new year and semester underway, now is the perfect time to plan out your academic, personal, and professional goals for the next two quarters of the year. Identifying, defining, and executing these goals is one of the most valuable skills you can master. Your…
Christmas Gift Ideas that Nurture Academic Growth Christmas is a time to spend with family and friends to create wonderful memories and to exchange thoughtful gifts. Finding the right gift for children can be a challenge every festive season. On one hand we want to check items off their Christmas list but on the other…
Why studying the arts in school is important During the recent midterm elections, California voted in favor to fund arts and music programs. The influx of funds will ensure that every program pertaining to the arts will be able to tailor art courses to the specific needs of the students that arise in each public…
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…
