<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Homeschool Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Homeschool Issues]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/my-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:29:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New to Homeschooling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the time of year when those of you who are new to homeschooling are frantically trying to figure out how to make this work. Your mind is racing.  There’s too much curriculum; the options are endless.  How do you decide what curriculum will work best for your child?  What will your schedule look like?  How will you balance work, life, and teaching?   You’ve researched; you’ve asked for advice from friends.  You have that one person who is passionately concerned that your child will not...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/new-to-homeschooling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a722790277d47c355d0a093</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Feature]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:59:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Gwinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Publish a Magazine in 2026?This is Why We Do What We Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Congress shall make no law respecting … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” – First Amendment to the United States Constitution 	In a world of short reels and rapid fire, beat-synced video slideshows, with fast cuts and motion graphics, a magazine (even an online version) may seem a little out of touch. Gradually, we as a society have become more accustomed to our...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/why-publish-a-magazine-in-2026-this-is-why-we-do-what-we-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7224da277d47c355d099ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Feature]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:47:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Joni Harrison </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Dual Enrollment: Earning College Credit for Homeschool Classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many homeschool families say they plan to teach their children at home through the middle school years, and then they will send their young scholars to public, private, or online schools. Teaching high school classes can be intimidating, and parents want to make sure their kids are ready for college or whatever comes next. What if there is a way to keep your child’s high school education under your roof, get the help you need to keep your child on track academically, and have them earn...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/beyond-dual-enrollment-earning-college-credit-for-homeschool-classes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a72245754ef9951451f2e9b</guid><category><![CDATA[College Column]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:43:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Joni Harrison </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-First Century”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conveyor belt was first introduced into the world of manufacturing in the late 18th century. It was 1st used in mining, and then Henry Ford implemented the 1st conveyor belt assembly line.  It was a fantastic invention during a manufacturing boom, which helped to increase factory output.  The concept behind the conveyor belt soon spread to the education system.  Much like cars moving through an assembly line, our children are rolled along their education journey begin given the required...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/a-thomas-jefferson-education-teaching-a-generation-of-leaders-for-the-twenty-first-century</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7223e42df0f1eeb2f371fe</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:41:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Gwinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschool Moms in the Wild: Esperanza Singley]]></title><description><![CDATA["Hello! I’m Esperanza Singley, but everyone calls me Espie - a lot less syllables. I am mom to Adelyn, Matthew, Leah, and Logan and wife to Matt. Over a quarter of a century ago I worked as a software engineer at a manufacturing software company where I met my amazing husband - he fixed my computer on my first day of the job! We’ve been together ever since. I became a stay-at-home mom with my firstborn and have enjoyed mom life ever since. When I’m not consumed with mom duties, I enjoy...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/homeschool-moms-in-the-wild-esperanza-singley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7222cc54ef9951451f2b19</guid><category><![CDATA[Homeschool Moms in the Wild]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:38:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shelby Gwinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschool Families Find Fun and Educational Opportunities at the Newman Wetlands Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled snugly at the bottom of Freeman Road on the north side of the Lovejoy community sits a pristine nature preserve that conservationists call an award-winning manmade wetlands, bird watchers call one of the top viewing sites in the State of Georgia, and local homeschool families call one of the best STEM resources anywhere. Still celebrating its 30th anniversary, Clayton County Water Authority’s Melvin L. Newman Wetlands Center (NWC) has been an amazing educational partner to schools and...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/homeschool-families-find-fun-and-educational-opportunities-at-the-newman-wetlands-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a72220d4c43b9b2d4c8a104</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:34:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Danny Harrison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leah Singley: The Young Scholar's Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a paid five-week summer internship program for high school students interested in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. Selected students work 30 hours per week, actively engaged in research under the guidance of a faculty mentor on the UGA Athens, Griffin, or Tifton campus. During the program, students attend workshops and visit agricultural operations to gain exposure to the various fields of study and careers in agriculture. Upon completion of...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/leah-singley-the-young-scholar-s-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7221d654ef9951451f28f0</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Feature]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:31:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Joni Harrison </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Theory on Conspiracy Theorists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, I was lurking in a homeschool moms group reading the daily updates of an ongoing “flat earth” argument. I wasn’t interested in their “evidence”, I was interested in how they framed their position. It was the same old tired tropes on both sides. Both claiming the other was uneducated and brainwashed. They punched down while they elevated themselves up. There was no real effort to build a bridge, just more polarization. In a democratic nation, built on the ability to compromise, it is...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/another-theory-on-conspiracy-theorists</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c758f7ab417a19fbe3aa8</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Feature]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad5d88ab7f324841bd02cce1dd3d4654.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joni Harrison </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who in the World is WITWIT Kid? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[WITWIT Kid (“Where in the World Is That Kid”) is a co-op founded by Nikki Destina, a flight attendant and mom of four based in Fayetteville. Like many co-op founders, Nikki started this co-op to meet the needs in her own family. Her oldest son came home through adoption at age six but he was behind in every subject. She was determined to meet him where he was and walk him up to grade level on his own timeline. Conversely, her following two daughters were reading by age two. With such varying...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/who-in-the-world-is-witwit-kid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c73477ab417a19fbe361e</guid><category><![CDATA[Co-op Corner]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2d044e_eff92ecc1db04af5b4f88c0fafd7318d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joni Harrison </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschool Moms in the Wild: Robin Turner]]></title><description><![CDATA[My name is Robin Turner and I am married to Rob. We have been together for 23 years and have 3 beautiful daughters, 2 dogs, 1 cat, and a dozen chickens.” When did you begin homeschooling? “I guess we started unofficially homeschooling in 2014. Our oldest is a summer baby so we didn't submit a Declaration of Intent until she was 6 and starting kindergarten at the newly-minted Turner Academy for Girls.” How did you begin homeschooling?  “I was a public school teacher for years and loved it....]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/homeschool-moms-in-the-wild-robin-turner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c74a3d87dcf57d544cece</guid><category><![CDATA[Homeschool Moms in the Wild]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shelby Gwinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dandelions ]]></title><description><![CDATA[He handed me dandelions As though they were treasure won. Little fists held weeds and sunlight Gathered golden in the sun. And I, foolish grown creation, Nearly told him flowers die. Nearly spoke of worth and value In the language adults buy. But children know what we abandon Somewhere on the road to pain: Anything bestowed with love Turns to gold in gentle hands again. -Belle Grooves]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/dandelions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c72c37ab417a19fbe350f</guid><category><![CDATA[Short Stories and Poems]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:41:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed158f432c5c4abc98315a396a3a9f21.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belle Grooves</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschool Moms in the Wild: Justine Garcia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Write a short introduction about yourself: "Hey there, my name is Justine. My family and I recently moved to Georgia from Florida where my husband and I spent most of our lives. We are so excited to be somewhere new with many more places to explore. We love mini road trips and hiking. I homeschool my only child who is a very social butterfly unlike myself but she makes me be more outgoing." When did you begin homeschooling? "I formally started right after my daughter turned four but I feel...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/homeschool-moms-in-the-wild-justine-garcia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c6ec67ab417a19fbe2cef</guid><category><![CDATA[Homeschool Moms in the Wild]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:25:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shelby Gwinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of the Year Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Georgia Department of Education Website (https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/e89d40ff-e5e7-475a-99a1-e38a6f3afd2e/1/Home%20School%20Overview%20August%202025%20update.pdf), students in home study programs must participate in an appropriate nationally standardized testing program at least every three years beginning at the end of the third grade. This assessment should be used to evaluate the student’s educational progress and must be administered in consultation with a person...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/end-of-the-year-testing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c6ddc61de78e3b212c35c</guid><category><![CDATA[Homeschool Hacks]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:22:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_15539e28290544d39fb7dc96607c2fcc~mv2_d_5400_3601_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joni Harrison </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aristotle' Legacy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” In ancient Greece, this was said by Aristotle, who was a great philosopher and scientist. As a teacher and lover of education, he contributed to future education. Intuitively, Aristotle learned from his father and Plato. His ingenious mind helped him achieve things never foreseen. Aristotle was a true scientist.  	When Aristotle was very young, he was mostly influenced by his father, Nicomachus, who was the physician to...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/aristotle-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c6d1f61de78e3b212c1f0</guid><category><![CDATA[Short Stories and Poems]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:18:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/739827d34df34f48803ca491adfeee33.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Gwinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona State University]]></title><description><![CDATA[As many of you know, Georgia students have the opportunity to complete up to thirty dual enrollment credits for free in the 11th and 12th grade (and possibly 10th with a good SAT score).  	A concern I had with my children was how I would know if they were ready for these classes? One of the issues with taking the dual enrollment classes is that they stay on the student’s college transcript, so it can be risky. One way to know you are ready is to take a class with the Arizona State University...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/arizona-state-university</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c6c6f61de78e3b212c065</guid><category><![CDATA[College Column]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:14:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Abigail Harrison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Letter to High School Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have been in your shoes before. You are about to graduate high school and step foot into the real world. Maybe you know exactly what you want to do, maybe you have no idea. If you don’t know, you are probably panicking and feeling lost. You are in the stage of life where you are trying to find yourself and who you can become.  	What you can be thankful for is that being homeschooled provided you time, hopefully, to follow passions that you would not have been able to in a public school...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/a-letter-to-high-school-seniors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c6bfab1e07a04572f38d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Feature]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:13:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shelby Gwinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschool Haven Co-op]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeschool Haven in McDonough is currently open for enrollment. They are a homeschool co-op serving kindergarten through third grade with a plan to expand into fourth to sixth grade as they continue to grow. Homeschool Haven has been in operation since 2023. It was originally founded by a small group of homeschooling moms who shared a vision for a supportive and inclusive learning community. Homeschool Haven was inspired by the vision to create a “haven” for homeschoolers.  	“As an autism...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/homeschool-haven-co-op</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c6b847ab417a19fbe2636</guid><category><![CDATA[Co-op Corner]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:10:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Joni Harrison </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Homeschooling Helped My Health Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since I was a baby I have struggled with severe eczema and allergy issues. I was three months old when my immune system issues started. From ages 3-5, I was enrolled in private school. The environment there did not help me whatsoever. I was on steroids, breathing treatments, and Benadryl to try and ease my overworked immune system. Now that I think about it, I do not remember much of my time in private school, only that I was miserable. When I was 6 my parents pulled me out and made the...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/how-homeschooling-helped-my-health-issues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d90f394750526d40bcc4fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Feature]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:09:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2d044e_512d7d7616604a95aba55b30d985edc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_992,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shelby Gwinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Start a Homeschool Nature Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several years ago, because of our family’s deep passion for nature and a desire to do something meaningful with friends, I decided to start a local nature club for homeschooling families. Looking back, I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 	Our little group began with just a few close friends, heading outdoors to explore trails, creeks, and forests together. Over the years, it blossomed into a vibrant community of families from multiple surrounding counties....]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/how-to-start-a-homeschool-nature-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf17aef7044e6cf7a9edec</guid><category><![CDATA[Co-op Corner]]></category><category><![CDATA[Homeschool Hacks]]></category><category><![CDATA[Special Feature]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_1bd0254214474a1dbc9ea07094ef6cba~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Wilmoth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschool Moms in the Wild: Jessica Turner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Write a short introduction about yourself:  	Hi, I’m Jessica. I'm married to Charlie, an IT Manager for the county. I’m a stay at home mom to 3 girls, a sweet dog, a gecko, and 2 chickens! I grew up in metro Atlanta where I attended public school until 9th grade then became a homeschool student myself! Before becoming a mom I worked in billing for a transportation company, transferred down to Jacksonville Florida, enjoyed living near the beach for a bit, then came home and began college at...]]></description><link>https://thehomeschoolissue.wixsite.com/the-homeschool-issue/post/homeschool-moms-in-the-wild-jessica-turner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf158840e74dbec4ff7dc6</guid><category><![CDATA[Homeschool Moms in the Wild]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shelby Gwinn</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>