Homeschool Methods and Local Programs Explored
A retired teacher helps older students in the local Christian Home Educators group with Spanish and science labs including pig, starfish, and worm dissections. The piece notes Pennsylvania law on textbooks, library resources at New Castle, and that vacations can be history class trips.
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Christian Home Educators
Pennsylvania
Shirley
New Castle
Elisabeth
Walt Disney World
Florida
Homeschooling Laws and National Trends Compared
The article outlines minimum standards for homeschooling, appeal rights if education is deemed inadequate, and possible 12 month bans after multiple appeals. It cites Shirley Schafer of New Castle praising Pennsylvania laws, notes 34 states have formal legislation, 6450 Pennsylvania students homeschooled in 1991 92, with higher likely due to reporting gaps. National estimates reach 300 000 to 500 000.
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Geneva College
Pittsburgh Institute of Culinary Arts
Marines Corps
Nathan
Shirley
Wilkins
Shirley Schafer
New Castle
State Department of Education
Pennsylvania
Washington State
Harvard University
Associated Press
Agency offers club speakers to raise awareness
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lawrence County offers guest speakers to clubs and organizations about mentoring programs. Kathleen Blewett and Judge Glenn McCracken Jr. will discuss plans and concerns for at risk children. Call 654-5507 to schedule.
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Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Lawrence County
Kathleen Blewett
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Glenn McCracken Jr
Homeschooling Organizations and Resources Contact List
A compiled directory of homeschooling groups and resources across the United States. Includes e Holt Associates in Cambridge and several organizations such as Home School Legal Defense Association, Moore Foundation, National Homeschool Association, and Pennsylvania state bodies with addresses and phones. Also notes newsletters, publications, seminars, and meeting info for families pursuing home education.
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Shirley
State Department of Education
eHolt Associates Inc
Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge
Mass
E Home School Legal Defense Association
P.O. Box
Paeonian Springs
Moore Foundation
Box 1
Camas
Wash
Raymond Moore
National Homeschool Association
P.O
Cincinnati
Ohio
E Office of School Services
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Market St
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Engagements Weddings and Birthdays Notice Form Availability
The New Castle News offers forms for engagements weddings anniversaries and birthdays. Photos may be submitted if approved by staff and will be printed in one column width.
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New Castle News
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