They may be the nine children who have done the most for education in US history. Kate is a senior from San Carlos. Brandon is a senior from Oakland. Julia is an 8th grader from the San Fernando Valley. Daniella is a 7th grader from San Jose. Elizabeth is in […]
Yearly Archives: 2015
What do Common Core and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow’s (R) upcoming trip to China have in common? According to a Press Release from the Wyoming Department of Education, Mrs. Balow will: “travel with a U.S. Delegation of seven other State Superintendents to Shanghai, China for the U.S. – […]
Jillian Balow to Take Common Core Trip to Communist China
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead ( R ) has —not surprisingly— joined the pro Common Core advocacy group “Unicorns Are Not Real” that mocks those who oppose the Common Core State Standards. The group mainly consists of Republicans, even though the state and national Republican platforms* state that the party is […]
Gov. Mead Joins Group That Mocks Those Opposed to Common ...
For some the thought of homeschooling your special needs child or child struggling to learn seems like climbing a mountain. Even before you may have sought guidance in understanding your child’s needs or therapy to help work through challenges; the reality is you were there for your child from the […]
Yes You Can! Homeschool your Special Needs Child or Struggling ...
Confession: I love “Doctor Who“, almost as much as my 6 year old daughter, who is definitely a “Whovian”. So what does “Doctor Who” have to do with education? Well, besides traveling back in time to visit historical people and witness historical events, “Doctor Who” shows us that one size […]
Which Box Does Your Child Fit in? The Problem with ...
Click here to see the Wyoming Homechool Laws for the 2015-2016 School Year. Homeschooling. The thought seems overwhelming and exciting, and back to overwhelming… And the negativity from family and friends who think you are insane doesn’t help the feeling of being utterly overwhelmed… Well never fear, we are here […]
So, You Are Thinking About Homeschooling…
Natrona and Converse County homeschoolers have been invited by Natrona County School District to participate in this year’s History Day. I received an e-mail today from Ruth Putnum with the Natrona County School District inviting central Wyoming Homeschoolers to participate in the Region 3 History Day on Saturday, March 21, […]
Natrona & Converse County Homeschoolers Invited to Participate in History ...
“If at first you don’t succeed…try, try again” When we hear those words, images of a children doing something for the first the time, flash through our minds. We don’t let our children give up, we encourage them to keep on trying. Your child may never be the next “Hank […]
Keep Fighting the Good Fight!
***As of 5:00 p.m. 2/5/15 the education committee will be meeting tomorrow, 15 minutes after noon recess (they have been meeting upon adjournment since the 2015 session began) and will be hearing: HB0196 Civics proficiency examination. and HB0231 Hathaway scholarships-exceptions from requirements. Yet one of Patton’s excuses for not hearing […]
Action Needed Immediately: Rep. Patton to Put HB221 on the ...
HB221 Education-Parental Rights, has been assigned to the House Education Committee and has been tentatively placed on the Committee’s calendar for this Friday (2/6/15). Sign the petition to have HB221 heard and voted on in Committee here. Because of the overabundance of House education bills, I need you to contact […]