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…
How to Prepare Your Student for the First Day of School The first day of school is exciting, yet nerve racking. Exhilarating, yet draining. It’s so much good, yet so much craziness juxtaposed into one. We hear a variety of responses from parents when asked how their students feel about the upcoming school year.…
The Ultimate Back to School Shopping List 2022 Like all good things, summer is coming to an end. But with this ending, sparks another adventure – a new school year! Making new memories, forging new friendships, and learning new concepts- there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being back at school on that very…
How To Engage Students In Remote Learning? A traditional school setting consists of a teacher, their students and their classroom. Teaching is a demanding responsibility, requiring patience, empathy and the ability to notice and react effectively. When you remove the classroom setting and switch to virtual school, learning becomes a completely different experience. As…
