Author Archives: Melissa

Common Core State Standards Initiative: Too Close to a National Curriculum

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Melissa

In 2010, the National Governors Association published their “Common Core State Standards” (CCSS). These were meant as voluntary math and English guidelines which individual states could adopt. Numerous organizations grew concerned about this push to standardize what public school students … Continue reading →

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10 Great Ways to Encourage Your Gifted Young Artist

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Melissa

Published with Permission Written by HEather Idoni www.familyclassroom.net www.TOSMagazine.com My husband is a gifted artist who never had formal training or even a single art class. He is known locally for his magnificent large-scale reproductions of works by Renoir, Monet, … Continue reading →

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The Crown of the Aged

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Melissa

Published with Permission Written by Patricia Hunter pollywogcreek.blogspot.com www.TOSMagazine.com “Tell me again,” my mom asked. “Why are you homeschooling your children?” It was a question my parents asked often during our first few years of homeschooling. They weren’t openly critical … Continue reading →

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