Posts Tagged ‘ Wisconsin homeschooling ’

Wisconsin: “best friend” of home schoolers?

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Rose Fernandez is the past president of the Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families. She is now running for the job of WI’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Experienced Educator, Newcomer Battle for Wis. Post Education Week Published Online: March 30, 2009 By The Associated Press Fernandez never worked in a school. She spent...
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Homeschooled kids in Wisconsin play sports more often in college

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Home-schooled athletes more common in college, 27 December 2007, Superior Telegram, Superior, Minnesota Only students who are enrolled in a public school can play on an athletic team, according to Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association rules, which leaves home-schooled students to fend for themselves. … “So, there are possibilities for home schoolers to continue in...
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Temporary homeschooling a revelation

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Daughter’s home school trial opens mom’s eyes, 13 June 2007, The Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin There was a time when I might have ridiculed home schoolers as xenophobic. But our eight weeks of home schooling have given me pause. The amazing network of home school support groups, study groups, curriculum offerings, special classes and...
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