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 yo

“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 accus

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

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 giv

"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 dutie

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 partn

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. Up

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

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 f

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

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 p

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.

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 be