Independently homeschooling families on the Peninsula have organized this state-wide event! The forum of Alaskan parents are from all over this great state and participants are encouraged to check into their local public library for accommodations! If you are interested in learning more about this legal educational option for your family, please mark your calendars … More Homeschool Independently: Why and How!
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is increasingly on parents’ radar as more and more schools across the nation are implementing curriculum that aligns to these federally mandated voluntary standards. There’s a plethora of complaints from the anti-Common Core groups ranging from unconstitutional, corporate control of US education, loss of local control, sub-par standards, developmentally … More Common Core Alaska: Opting Out
I’ve been recently talking with many parents concerning home schooling high school (without government intrusion) and the question has repeatedly come up about which course is better: AP classes or dual enrollment? Some parents think that AP classes are better. Others think that dual enrollment is better. Is there a right or wrong answer to … More AP Classes VS. Dual Enrollment — Which is Preferred?
North Star Independent Homeschoolers 