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Monika Wisniewska/ShutterstockWe know very little about the inequalities experienced by disabled people in the UK today. My research finds that disabled young people lag behind in employment compared to young people who are not disabled. Not only that, but it’s also likely that disabled young people will end up in jobs with worse pay and conditions than their parents: they have downward social mobility. Intergenerational social mobility compares the social position of an individual with that of their parents. It tells us who gets ahead and who is held back. As such, it is widely regarded as a measure of...

There’s still time to get tickets for Come from Away, Epic Canadian Musical Last week, I had the awesome privilege of seeing Come From Away at the National Arts Centre. As a long-time homeschooler and mother of five, I have always taken my children to the theatre. While Broadway Across Canada has been to Ottawa many times, we had never been to a show because there are so many of us and, frankly, Broadway tickets are a bit of a splurge. A night out with just my partner, Adam, seemed like the perfect way to see if shows like this...

5 Steps to Update Your Homeschool Schedule Mid-Year ~  Written by Amber O’Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom Now is the time of year for new beginnings. Yes, they can technically happen at any time, but the new year always feels like a fresh slate to sketch out our vision, update goals, and realign our practices with our values. During this season of introspection and evaluation, I like to slow down, look back at what we’ve done so far in the school year, and update our homeschool schedule to best serve our family in the coming months. I spend hours each...

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Balancing Academics and Fun in Homeschool High School. Balancing Academics and Fun in Homeschool High School As a parent of a high schooler, there are lots of questions that come to mind. And we are going to answer many of those questions that have been raised, particularly by homeschool high school parents and particularly those looking toward the finish line near graduation and after graduation. Here are our best answers to the questions about balancing academics and fun in homeschool high school! How do you balance the academic rigors of a good solid high...

Since the inception of the interwebs, viral has become a tricky word. It has its roots in things like viruses, infections, and germs. And yet, in our digital days, viral speaks more of popularity than poison. I guess we can chalk it up to our ever-evolving zeitgeist which is, unapologetically, like a virus--moving, growing, and multiplying in contagious ways.