by Julianna Dotten
Growing up as a homeschool student, I have fond memories of participating each year in our rural county’s political essay contest. It provided a fun and motivating outlet for my siblings and I to think through current issues and learn to effectively write. Plus, it provided a solid deadline … a concept that was a little foreign to us at first as homeschool students (!) Whatever your students’ interests, contests can be a great way to provide motivation to master a subject and share talents with others!Read More