"Homeschooling Freedoms Links"

"Homeschooling Freedoms Links"

"Homeschooling Freedoms Links"
Posted by Heart on Feb-17-04 at 11:34 PM (PT)

A few to begin-- please add yours!
Who Stole Homeschooling?
by Cheryl Lindsey Seelhoff
http://www.gentlespirit.com/gs6n03/v6n03b.htm
Special Report: Seelhoff vs. Welch
This is a special report about homeschooling politics in general and my battle with the Religious Homeschooling Right in particular.
http://www.home-ed-magazine.com/HEM/HEM165.99_clmn.html
Battling for the Heart and Soul of Homeschoolers
by Helen Cordes
This is an interesting article about the politics of homeschooling.
http://dir.salon.com/mwt/feature/2000/10/02/homeschooling_battle/index.html
Cheryl

1 . "The Humanism Behind Homeschooling"
Posted by Terri on Mar-07-04 at 02:52 PM (PT)

http://www.uuhomeschool.org/pub-040110-01.doc

2 . "Terri"
Posted by Cheryl on Mar-07-04 at 11:19 PM (PT)

I love your article that you've linked to there, Terri. I told you this privately but will say publicly that it was that article of yours that brought me out of my semi-retirement and hibernation from the homeschooling movement, and I am so glad!
This is all to say, I owe ya one.
And I like the way you write about humanism like it's a good thing.
Cheryl

3 . "Humanism and Homeschooling"
Posted by Terri on Mar-08-04 at 08:50 AM (PT)

Thanks Cheryl. I'm really glad you found the article helpful and motivating. You owe me nothing.
As for humanism, to me it's one of the best things about homeschooling. But, like Christianity and homeschooling itself, humanism can be misused and abused in the service of personal and private agendas.
I think it's the common sense, kindness, charity of spirit and heart of good people, regardless of their personal beliefs, that makes a difference in the world.
It's that commonality that I cherish and value and try to teach my children about, and our diverse homeschool community teaches that better than anything else I've ever seen!
Terri

4 . "Can the Piper Call the Tune?"
Posted by Valerie on Mar-08-04 at 01:19 PM (PT)

http://www.ncspe.org/publications_files/209_OP08.pdf
Occasional Paper No. 8
National Center for the Study of Privatization in Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
Funding for Private Schools in England and the Netherlands.
Can the Piper Call the Tune?
Geoffrey Walford*
November 2000
Abstract- This paper examines the effects of public funding for religious and private schools n the Netherlands and England over the last century or more. These two countries are chosen because both have religious schools which are fully funded by the state and the Netherlands, in particular, is often seen as providing an ideal environment in which private religious schools can flourish. The paper shows that state funding brings disadvantages as well as advantages, for funding has been associated with considerable, yet variable, state control and regulation over such aspects as curriculum, staffing, admissions criteria, inspection and governance. At various points in the past both governments have effected powerful shocks to the religious schools that have received funding, and there has also been a gradual increase in regulation - especially in the last decade. This increase in state regulation and control is such that there are now some religious schools in both countries which do not seek state funding but refer to remain dependent upon fees. The benefits of state funding are seen as being outweighed by the decrease in autonomy that the schools would undergo. A final twist, however, is that private schools not in receipt of state funding have also experienced increased state regulation at both the country and European levels. Furthermore, all schools have also been influenced by the growing public rhetoric of 'standards' and 'league tables' which has brought with it a growing pressure to conform to a narrow version of schooling. Diversity is being replaced by conformity.

5 . "Homeschooling Freedoms at Risk - circa 1991"
Posted by Helen on Mar-13-04 at 02:14 AM (PT)

An oldie but a goodie and still as valid as the day we put it up there:
Homeschooling Freedoms at Risk
http://www.home-ed-magazine.com/INF/FREE/hsinfo_far1.html
"...the words we wrote five years ago still ring true: 'The breaking down of the homeschool community is heralding more restrictive laws and regulations for all homeschoolers.'"

6 . "Foundations Of Freedom"
Posted by Helen on Mar-13-04 at 02:25 AM (PT)

"The first and most important step in maintaining the independence of homeschooling is for those of us who are homeschooling to see homeschooling as distinctive and to appreciate and celebrate that."
-Larry and Susan Kaseman, HEM columnists
Foundations Of Freedom: Social Policy, Legislation, Regulations, and Laws
http://www.home-ed-magazine.com/INF/free_index.html
Understanding the foundations of homeschooling rights and responsibilities prepares us to use these basic principles to reclaim and maintain our rights and responsibilities.
The following articles and columns can be found at the link above:
Citizenship or Lawyership, by Larry and Susan Kaseman (HEM - S/O 93)
Sports/Problem and One Possible Solution, by Peggy Daly-Masternak (HEM - J/A 97)
If It Walks Like a Duck/MI Legislation, by Susan Evans (HEM - M/J 96)
HR 6 and the Federalization of Homeschooling, Larry and Susan Kaseman (HEM - M/J 96)
Gun Free School Zone Act and a Federal Lawsuit
Nighttime Curfews, by Mary McCarthy (HEM - J/F 98)
Hanging On To What Makes Homeschooling Distinctive, Kasemans (HEM - N/D 97)
Communicating the Strengths of Homeschooling, Kasemans (M/A 97)
Truancy, Curfews and Our Response, by Janie Levine (HEM - J/F 97)
School-to-Work: Problems and Alternatives, Kasemans (HEM - J/F 97)
Government Homeschool Programs, by Chris Cardiff (HEM - N/D 96)
Foundations of Rights and Responsibilities, Kasemans (HEM - M/J 96)
Parental Rights and Responsibilities, Kasemans (HEM - J/F 96)
The Good, Bad, and Deadly of OBE, by Ann Lahrson (HEM - M/J 95)
Homeschooling and Privacy Issues, Kasemans (HEM - M/A 95)
Goals 2000, Vouchers, and Charter Schools, Kasemans (HEM - J/F 95)
Hanging On To What Makes Homeschooling Distinctive, Kasemans (HEM - N/D 97)
Homeschooling Freedoms At Risk: This is not light reading! This collection is highly critical of the actions of individuals, groups and organizations within the homeschool community. While electronic release offers us certain opportunities, it also carries with it a certain responsibility for you as a reader. The original collection was put together to be read as a whole, and in fairness to all involved this electronic version should be no different. Because of its length, Homeschooling Freedoms At Risk has been uploaded in four parts labelled Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. Please read this file in its entirety. Please also keep in mind that HSFAR was written five years ago, and this electronic version was released in March, 1996

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