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About half of parents favor requiring students to wear masks when schools open in the fall, and about a third oppose the practice, with the rest taking a neutral position. The 15th annual Education Next survey, conducted in June 2021, yields a host of specific results that reveal one large fact about the current state of public opinion on American education: The public is cautious—extremely cautious. In the presence of a still-circulating Covid-19 virus, a large percentage of parents and the broader public want schools to take strong measures to keep children safe as they return to school. Yet many...

Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum You may know that I had the privilege of teaching two students in my home last year. We did a nice combo of PreK, and Kindergarten and I am thrilled to be continuing with this special family for the 2021-2022 school year also. This year will be their “official” Kindergarten year, they just got ahead last year! Their parents homeschooled last year due to Covid, not knowing what they would choose this year. I am thrilled that they will be homeschooling indefinitely and it is working beautifully for their family {after some work/schedule adjustments}. They also homeschool...

We know, we know, getting a hot breakfast on the table is easier said than done, especially when you're rushing to get the kids ready on school days. But on cold fall and winter mornings, filling up your favorite little bellies with a hearty, healthy meal is a great way to get the day off to a solid start and set them up for a productive day. Click through to see some of our favorite hot breakfast ideas for the whole family. Some are best reserved for leisurely weekend meals, but others are quick and easy enough for the Monday...

Q-bitz Solo is the perfect puzzle game that kids can play independently or everyone can play together as a family. It’s also great for road trips or plane rides! Need a game that will challenge your kid’s visual agility and memory? Q-bitz Solo does all that and more. My kids love puzzle games and have been playing them frequently. We incorporate logic games like Smart Farmer and Apple Twist in our homeschool curriculum to test their thinking skills. When they first opened the Q-bitz Solo box, they thought that it was going to be a no-brainer. But they quickly learned...

And… we’re off! Grade 6 and Grade 8 (with three high school credits), here we come! I am so much more relaxed this year because we do not have that March exam looming over our heads at the old umbrella school. It was good while it lasted. That achievement test gave me a calendar and a benchmark. I am glad I don’t have that anymore though. We have entered a new era. Mom and students before 6th and 8th grade With our new umbrella school, we do not have to take a test. If we test at all, it is...