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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Homeschooled whole life, going for GED | 1/9/2012 | Lauren Sengele |
| Q: and thanks in advance for your time. I don't really know if this is the best place to ask but it was ... A: I'm more than happy to help you with this. Getting a GED is a really important for you - it will ... | ||
| Home Schooling | 10/25/2011 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: How many children were home schooled in 1991-2007? A: Damon. First, my apologies for taking a while to get back to you. I work full time and had a few ... | ||
| reading | 9/27/2011 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: she is still finding it hard to read is there any online courses she can do as she thinks she is ... A: Sam. Thanks for your question and my apologies for taking a few days to get back to you—I work full ... | ||
| free homeschooling | 9/8/2011 | Pat Goltz |
| Q: my son is and emotionally impaired class room and still struggles hes in 4th grade but hes only at a ... A: There are a couple of things you can do. One is to see if the school district will provide a tutor. ... | ||
| Online schooling | 7/22/2011 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: I'm sixteen years old and got kicked out of high school I am now trying to finish high school from a ... A: Brittany. Wow, it sounds like you are going through a transition in your life right now. I have to ... | ||
| homeschooling at a late age | 6/23/2011 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: I have a sister in law who has always talked about homeschooling her children for years. She never ... A: Deb. Thanks for your question. It sounds like there are some very strong emotions at work here, ... | ||
| African American vs. Caucasion respnses re:Homeschooling | 5/12/2011 | Carletta Sanders |
| Q: I am resigning from my job today because of two reasons; 150 miles commute round-trip and lack of ... A: I have been out of town for the past few days, and I was delighted to return and find your question. ... | ||
| Homeschool the same as online school? | 3/21/2011 | Jennie O'Bryan |
| Q: I'm 17. In arizona. The school i'm currently go to requires 6 hours or more in class per day. I ... A: Probably the only option that would meet both all three criteria--online, free, self-paced would be ... | ||
| African American Homeschooler | 3/21/2011 | Carletta Sanders |
| Q: I am 20 years old and was homeschooled from k-12. As an African American I've noticed that whenever ... A: I am sorry it took me so long to respond to you. We now have 4 children in the family, and things ... | ||
| where to take eoc tests | 3/18/2011 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: We live about 30 minutes outside of Kansas City. I have homeschooled my son 1st grade through 9th. ... A: Kathy, I suggest you check with your local community college; they may offer ACT testing, or know ... | ||
| Unschooling | 3/14/2011 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: What exactly is unschooling? I am 24 years old and I know two teenage boys in my church whose ... A: Ann. Thanks for your question. Sorry I took several days to answer… I work full time and typically ... | ||
| Homeschooling | 2/15/2011 | Pat Goltz |
| Q: my name is Savannah, and I just wanted to ask you a question about homeschooling. Can you homeschool ... A: Savannah, In fact, you are the ONLY one who can homeschool you. You have to do the studying. Nobody ... | ||
| Homeschooling Myself | 2/13/2011 | Pat Goltz |
| Q: I am 18 years old and supposed to be a senior this year. Earlier in 2010 I decided to drop out of ... A: Barbara, I sure don't blame you for not wanting to go back to public school! You are actually the ... | ||
| college admissions help! | 12/31/2010 | Pat Goltz |
| Q: I'm a home school student (junior) at an online school that's accredited by the southern association ... A: anthony, You're welcome! I think writing is an activity, especially if you seek to have your work ... | ||
| college admissions help! | 12/31/2010 | Pat Goltz |
| Q: I'm a home school student (junior) at an online school that's accredited by the southern association ... A: anthony, You should start all of these things immediately. Talk to Sarah Lawrence College. Tell ... | ||
| Homeschooling for highschool | 12/16/2010 | Pat Goltz |
| Q: I want to start homeschooling myself, but I know nothing on how to do it, getting started. I'm 20 ... A: Amber, I have been having browser problems all day (crashes) so I will approach this a little ... | ||
| Homeschool | 8/4/2010 | Joyce D |
| Q: My name is Kansas and I will be going to 11th Grade this year. I Wanted to look into Homeschooling ... A: It's been several years since my daughter homeschooled herself. State laws vary. This link might ... | ||
| Curriculum (Science) | 7/17/2010 | Lauren Sengele |
| Q: Is it better to take Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry my ninth and tenth grade years, and then ... A: I think part of the answer to your question lies in which degree of Computer Science you want when ... | ||
| Free Online Math Tutoring | 7/12/2010 | Pat Goltz |
| Q: My son is on the 10th grade and have difficulty with Math. I am not very educated myself then I am ... A: Hector, You are narrowing things down quite a bit. There are also books, and in my opinion, the ... | ||
| Free Online Math Tutoring | 7/12/2010 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: My son is on the 10th grade and have difficulty with Math. I am not very educated myself then I am ... A: Hector. I'm sorry for my slow response; I work full time and often don't have time to answer ... | ||
| American history | 5/8/2010 | Jennie O'Bryan |
| Q: Well, not sure if this is the type of question you answer or not, but have been searching on my own ... A: First, I want to apologize for not getting back sooner. For some reason I did not receive the email ... | ||
| making it work for her... | 5/6/2010 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: OK, so am going to be homeschooling my 11 year old niece here come May/June because she is suppose ... A: Nikkie. Thanks for your question, and I'm sorry I took so long to answer. It's been a busy few weeks ... | ||
| 9th 2nd semester changing to home school | 3/17/2010 | Jennie O'Bryan |
| Q: I live in Georgia. I am withdrawing my daughter to home school her the rest of the school year of ... A: I will try to answer this question as best I can, but bear in mind that rules and regulations vary ... | ||
| im homeschooled and i want to go to real school..? | 2/7/2010 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: I'm a 14 year old girl in the 9th grade. I'm homeschooled and i've never been to real school in my ... A: Stacy. I think you're really asking several questions, and I'll address them one at a time. First, ... | ||
| home school vs. HS accreditation | 2/3/2010 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: WHAT is the difference for graduating from home school verses the high school? A: Andy. That question is harder to answer than you might think. In the simplest sense, there need ... | ||
| homeschooling | 1/25/2010 | Jennie O'Bryan |
| Q: I live in Washington state and I want to homeschool my daughter. She's only 2 now but I want to get ... A: I also live in Washington state and am pretty familiar with the requirements. "Technically" in ... | ||
| Should I? | 1/11/2010 | Carletta Sanders |
| Q: I'm a 13 year old girl who is desperate to be home educated. I've been asking my mum to home educate ... A: I am sorry you are having so much trouble at school. It does sound like homeschooling might be an ... | ||
| home schooling | 1/5/2010 | Carletta Sanders |
| Q: I am a high school student currently in the 12th grade, a GPA of 3.50, and is on the right track to ... A: First, I want to apologize for taking so long to answer you. We just had a new baby over the ... | ||
| home schooling | 1/5/2010 | Pat Goltz |
| Q: I am a high school student currently in the 12th grade, a GPA of 3.50, and is on the right track to ... A: Katina, I answered this question last night. Did you get my answer? Let me know. I said, "That is ... | ||
| Keystone National High School | 1/3/2010 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: My son is a junior in high school. He is very smart yet he has difficulties with his handwriting. ... A: Rachel. Thanks for your question. Here are a few ideas I have. 1. Is buying your son a computer an ... | ||
| High school Homeschooling | 12/30/2009 | Jennie O'Bryan |
| Q: My husband and I are both US citizens, I am born in Oklahoma. I married a Syrian Man who Got the US ... A: I think it really varies college to college. A Jr. or community college doesn't usually even require ... | ||
| US citizen abroad in high school | 12/29/2009 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: my husband and i are US citizens work in Saudi Arabia since the mid 80's, we have twin girls 16 ... A: Lubna. Thanks for your question. I have to admit, I'm a bit out of touch about current trends in ... | ||
| High school Homeschooling | 12/28/2009 | Jennie O'Bryan |
| Q: My husband and I are both US citizens, I am born in Oklahoma. I married a Syrian Man who Got the US ... A: I probably won't be able to give you all of the info you need but hopefully can direct you on where ... | ||
| working while studing | 12/25/2009 | Carol |
| Q: where can i find a home schooling school that will let me finish my diplomacy while working a ... A: I have no idea what the homeschooling laws are pertaining to your country. The whole concept of ... | ||
| teaching history | 11/24/2009 | Jennie O'Bryan |
| Q: My friend has recently decided to homeschool her daughter. She has decided to let me and my mother ... A: So sorry to be getting back so late... I didn't receive notification of this question. I'm sorry ... | ||
| home schooling | 11/22/2009 | Carletta Sanders |
| Q: how do you argue home schooling? A: By your question, "How do you argue home schooling?" I assume you are wanting to know how to defend ... | ||
| Homeschool curriculum question | 11/19/2009 | Carletta Sanders |
| Q: I am preparing to homeschool my 12 year old daughter Tessa who is in 6th grade. What I basically ... A: Here is some general information about the Individualized Home Instruction Plan that is required in ... | ||
| grandparents homeschooling grandchild | 11/9/2009 | Jennie O'Bryan |
| Q: My grandchild lives in AL. I am a legal resident of SC, but am temporarily residing in PA. Which ... A: I guess I'm a bit confused...Do you reside in the same state as your grandchild? If not, it seems ... | ||
| Questions about Calgary, Alberta homeschooling; | 11/6/2009 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: I am 14 years old in Grade 9. I am thinking about starting online school and my mother thinks its a ... A: Jessica. Yes, you certainly can start homeschooling anytime. Starting at the start of a new semester ... | ||
| Unschooling? | 10/25/2009 | Mae Kowalke |
| Q: I love the idea of unschooling, but my parents are really busy and don't have time to it. Are there ... A: Rose. The short answer to your question is that yes, if you're really serious about unschooling, you ... | ||
Home Schooling
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Mae Kowalke
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Expertise
I can answer pretty much any question about homeschooling, particularly in relation to the unschooling method. I am happy to answer questions from parents who are homeschooling their children or kids/teens who are being educated at home. I can also offer perspective on life after homeschooling, and what it`s like to be a grown homechooler in college and the workplace.
Experience
I am a grown homeschooler. My three younger sisters and I were educated at home from K-12. We were unschoolers, so my experience lies primarily in that area of homeschooling.
Publications
Grown Without Schooling Magazine
Home Education Magazine
The Teenage Liberation Handbook
The Homeschooling Book of Answers
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