Category Archives: Government
What if…Homeschooling was Illegal
Ashpenaz blazed through town snatching young men from their homes. The policeman searched for the handsome, strong, and intelligent. When he found such youth, he carted them off to the king’s palace. The King’s Answer by Briton Riviere One of … Continue reading
Good News from California
Numerous headlines about the California judge who ruled against homeschooling flood the internet. Thankfully, there is good news. (pdf) Freedom from Fear by Norman Rockwell Released March 11, 2008 SACRAMENTO – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell announced today … Continue reading
Questioning the Law
Today, after hunting and pecking for candidates, the voting machine popped up its final questions. One of them still rattles around my brain. I understand the implications of this touchy subject, but the question seems odd. Should federal, state and … Continue reading
Eternal Vigilance Required
While skimming homeschool news, two assaults on liberty distressed me. A California Judge declared homeschooling unconstitutional. The Second Appellate Court judges held Mrs. Long unfit to teach her children at home because she lacks a state credential. An important discussion … Continue reading
Who to Vote For
In the days when election sermons were commonplace, Samuel Willard encouraged his Puritan flock with a message entitled, “The Character of a Good Ruler.” Three hundred years later, these qualities are still relevant. A good leader: Is truthful Knows what … Continue reading
Unity in Diversity
Is unity in diversity possible? Can the schism between secular and religious home educators ever be reconciled? Perhaps not, but a new blog, Unity-N-Diversity, began with the purpose to “educate, inspire, and facilitate healing.” Even though I do not agree … Continue reading
Another Christmas Card to Send
My son ran in the house telling me the sheriff was here. My heart skipped a beat. Was someone here to question my children’s education? After lunch, my children frequently play outside for an hour or two. Did a neighbor … Continue reading