Monthly Archives: August 2010

School whenever you need it

Posted on August 30, 2010 by bethanne

We fit in a few lessons today in anticipation of traveling on Thursday and Friday. Nice to have that flexibility without an absence. We can take a holiday on our own terms. Nice.

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Miami-Dade County whips up a virtual school in 3 months!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by bethanne

It is only for motivated 11th graders now, but this is really cool. The county school superintendent appointed himself principal, so he really has a stake in its success.

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First day of school

Posted on August 24, 2010 by bethanne

Well, the kids finished their work on time on this first day — a success! The day started out with soggy books. Took our school on the road this weekend to get a jump start for Monday — book got … Continue reading →

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Why “school of last resort”?

Posted on August 15, 2010 by bethanne

Well, our family — especially our eldest — has tried every type of school imaginable. Typically for a first child, she gets to be a guinea pig. Marie attended Kindergarten in a Connecticut public school and moved to a Coral … Continue reading →

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