From Public School to Homeschool: How to Transition Smoothly
The transition from public school to homeschool can be accompanied both by excitement and eagerness, as well as fears and frustrations. You might be thinking that these feelings are felt solely by the parents, but often, the students experience this same mixed-bag of emotions as they make the big transition, too. After all, the homeschooling experience is drastically different than what they have come to know and expect each day. Giving yourself and your child grace through the transition phase is paramount for setting yourselves up for success as new homeschoolers. While it may seem like you should jump right in on day one, often...
Why Literacy Matters—and How You Can Help Your Child Improve
Literacy is an essential part of childhood education. In many ways, it's the foundation on which many other forms of education rely. But learning to read is hard, particularly for students from underprivileged backgrounds or rural communities, where schools tend to have fewer resources. Sometimes, kids need a little extra support developing their reading skills. In those cases, summer reading programs can be immensely beneficial in helping students to get caught up and maintain fluent reading comprehension. The Importance of Literacy According to experts, literacy is a key predictor of academic success. Students with strong literacy skills tend to do better in school and have a higher...
New Year, New You: It’s Never Too Late To Graduate
New Year, New You: It's Never Too Late To Graduate The new year is a time of possibilities. It's an opportunity to reimagine who we are, to examine our long-term goals, and set intentions for how to get closer to them. For many people, those goals include continuing their education. Particularly for non-traditional students or adults who didn't finish high school, earning a high school diploma can unlock a wide range of professional opportunities and set them on the path to achieving their goals. Still, that's often easier said than done. Returning to school as an adult or a non-traditional student can come with a lot of...
How homeschooling will help your child to experience more real-life, practical social experiences
When I first decided to homeschool my two children, the question that I got asked the most was "How will you socialize them?" My response was always "They are children--not animals. We socialize animals. We create social experiences for children." And the person who asked the question always stared at me with a blank look. Homeschooling is quite possibly one of the best ways for children to experience real-life, practical social experiences, and yet, for some reason, homeschooling tends to grow the most criticism in that very regard. Homeschooling offers children the opportunity to experience daily life alongside their parent or guardian. Whether they find themselves...
Year in Review: The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation Nonprofit Impact Report
The end of the year is a milestone, a time to pause and reflect both on where we've been and where we're going. For nonprofits, including the Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation, it's also a time to celebrate our impact over the past year, renew our commitment to community improvement in the year ahead, and continue to raise awareness of our offerings to the people we serve. Our Programs The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation is dedicated to improving our community by enhancing education opportunities, improving police and community relations, and encouraging community engagement. Our offerings include: The Tiers Free Academy Homeschool High School Diploma Program. Through the...
Homeschooling and Educational Consistency
If you’ve ever considered the pros and cons to homeschooling, you’ll know that it’s easy to find a lot of myths surrounding it. This often skews our perception of the many benefits. It’s important to recognize all of the amazing reasons homeschooling is an excellent educational choice for our children. One of the greatest advantages and benefits to homeschooling is the ability to provide consistency in education for your child. A single lead teacher, flowing throughout the grades with a student, gives the advantage of knowing exactly what the child has or has not learned and the opportunity to bridge over any potential gaps in...
Homeschooling Through High School (It’s Easier Than You Think)
According to statistics published by the National Center for Education Statistics, 5.4% of children were homeschooled during 2020-2021. The number of homeschooled children has been steadily rising over the course of the last several decades; and yet, many parents and students still harbor a lot of hesitancy around the idea of homeschooling. If you've found yourself wondering, "Should I homeschool my child/myself?" or "How difficult is homeschooling?", we can help. Here, we'll discuss the advantages and misconceptions of homeschooling, who is a good candidate for homeschooling, and more. Debunking Myths About Homeschooling There are a lot of lingering negative stereotypes and misconceptions about homeschooling. Common misconceptions about...
Homeschool Accreditation vs Homeschoool Freedom
What Does Homeschool Accreditation Mean? When deciding to homeschool or pursue public or private educational opportunities, you may encounter the question of accreditation. There has been a great deal of misinformation and misunderstanding about the importance of accreditation when it comes to education. Let’s talk about accreditation needs when it comes to homeschool education. Accreditation is issued by a third party. It is used to keep a sense of cohesion between the different schools in a state or in the nation. This is helpful to the students who may move from school to school over the course of their education. Usually, the accreditation is left up...
The Benefits of Homeschooling for Disadvantaged Youth
For the estimated 41,000 youth who experience homelessness on any given night, education is something of a paradox. For many, school offers stability and safety that they may not have otherwise. What's more, education is one of the most important means through which individuals can break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. At the same time, however, being homeless can make attending and succeeding in school tremendously difficult for students. Failing to graduate from high school, in turn, may lower their chances of being able to get a job and achieve financial stability, which could result in their remaining homeless. The interrelated issues of education and...
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