How do I begin homeschooling in Oregon? Do I have to submit test scores? How do I connect with other Oregonian homeschoolers? What is the best way to teach math to my teenager? If you are full of questions, you've come to the right place. Inside you'll find all the tools and information you need to successfully home educate in Oregon.
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Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught. |
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- Oscar Wilde |
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The Lost Tools of Learning |
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Dorothy Sayers |
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Is not the great defect of our education today that although we often succeed in teaching our pupils "subjects," we fail lamentably on the whole in teaching them how to think: they learn everything, except the art of learning. Dorothy Sayers authored this essay in 1947, discussing a classical approach to education, with the recommendation to adopt a modified version of the medieval scholastic curriculum. |
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Helps for the Person Who Wants to Plan a Unit Study on their Own |
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Peggy Flint |
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Sometimes it is best to plan and use your own unit studies. You may not find a unit study on a topic you are interested in, or you may find that those offered do not meet your needs. It can be easy to design your own unit studies. This article discusses the basics. |
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African American Homeschoolers Network (AAHN) |
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Home schooling in America is growing rapidly among African American families. The population of African American home schooled children is estimated to be around 84,000-120,000. The African American Homeschoolers Network is an organization established for families seeking educational resources. Founded by Meka Hunt and Akosua Magee in 2002, the network has grown consistently. Resources for members include a list group, information, and workshops and conferences on relevant topics.
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