Posts Tagged ‘cahomeschool’

Links for July 23, 2008

July 23, 2008 @ 6:00 am | Filed under: Links

Homeschool Changes in California – ISPs are now PSPs « Just Enough, and Nothing More – Doesn't affect me since I file as a private school myself, but FYI for those who use ISPs. "The groups are recommending that California homeschoolers make a change from using the descriptive phrase “Private School Independent Study Program” (and its v

July 19, 2008 @ 6:03 am | Filed under: Links

Frustrated parents sneak ‘old math’ to kids – CNN.com – “They call it the Math Wars: The debate, at times acrimonious, over which way is best to teach kids math. In its most black-and-white form, it pits schools hoping to prepare kids for a new world against reluctant parents who feel that the traditional way is best and that their kids are being shortchanged.” (See comments for a link to a very interesting blog post on this topic.)
The Yale Law Journal – “Home Schooling” in California – Yale Law Journal report on CA homeschooling case: "The views expressed above are consistent with the amicus brief filed by the Department in the Rachel L. case on behalf of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell."

June 27, 2008 @ 4:02 am | Filed under: California homeschooling, Links

California Homeschooling History in the Making « Just Enough, and Nothing More – Another thorough and positive update on Monday’s hearing. She’s right: for now it’s business as usual, and we just wait and see.
The School Law Blog: Home Schooling Case Reheard by California Court – This post at Education Week has links to several of the amicus briefs filed in the case. I’m working my way through them. The governor’s brief was interesting: makes a clearly articulated case for allowing the current interpretation of state education code to stand.
CA Homeschooling Court Case – Detailed account of Monday’s hearing at the website of Sunland Christian School, the ISP involved in the case.
In defense of home schooling – Los Angeles Times – “All of you recognize the issues before us are monumental,” said Presiding Justice Joan Dempsey Klein in wrapping up the proceedings. “We’re as frustrated as you are.”
Adding another link: excellent commentary from Dana of Principled Discovery.