Dear Colorado homeschool families,
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is attempting to make law by changing their rules and forcing the usage of the “department’s standard” immunization exemption forms. (The legislature has repeatedly refused to require the use of CDPHE’s form.) They are giving you until August 26th to provide feedback on this attempt. Please, join us in taking action!
What is Education?
By guest author Cindy Puhek
What is education? Sometimes as homeschoolers we mistakenly think that completing the perfect curriculum will educate our children. But those of us who have been homeschooling for a couple of decades understand that there is no perfect curriculum. I’ve watched curriculum trends come and go.
When I first started homeschooling, unit studies were popular. We were told true education would occur when my children learned things in context, with everything tied together, while having fun, hands-on experiences.
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Legislative Update August 7, 2019
by Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin
Which World?
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2
Again our country mourns. The STEM school shooting here in May. Gilroy last month. El Paso and Dayton this past weekend.
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Colorado Homeschool Law Survey
If you live in Colorado and are currently homeschooling, then you’re already somewhat familiar with the legal requirements. But how much do you really know? Take this short quiz to find out!
BONUS: 1 quiz participant will be randomly drawn to win a copy of the Colorado Civics Curriculum! Read More …
Teaching Gifted Children
By guest author Victoria Weaver
Since most of us were raised to be humble, we never want to be “that” parent who goes on and on about how bright her child is. Everyone is gifted in some way, but there’s no denying that some kids are gifted.
Smart kids and kids with good grades are not necessarily gifted. A gifted child goes beyond straight As and may not even excel in the traditional sense of grade reporting. However, the label “gifted” defines those who go above. Gifted students dig deeper, grasp concepts quickly and view them differently.
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