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Growing Without Schooling   #117
July/August 1997

Table of Contents

News & Reports p. 3-7

Results of Nationwide Study
Legislative News from WI and WV
Tests Don't Motivate Students

Parents Relearn History, Math, and more p. 8-11

How homeschooling gives parents a chance to learn a subject they'd missed or disliked as children

Young People as Local Activists p. 12-13

Stories about homeschoolers working with the town conservation commission and with organizations that help the homeless

Challenges & Concerns p. 14-15

Parents' Work Arrangements
Mother Learns to Understand Her Child
Finding the Right Environment for Child with ADHD

FOCUS: In Defense of Doing Nothing p. 16-18

Young people tell us what they get out of doing nothing - or rather, appearing to be doing nothing

Watching Children Learn p. 19-24

Preparing for Spelling Bee
Friendship Between Homeschooler and School Student
How a 10-Year-Old Homeschools
Carpentry Class

Unlearning School's Lessons: A Teenager's Story p. 25-26

Resources & Recommendations p.27

Additions to Directory, Pen-Pals p. 28-29

 

 

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