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. W

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.

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 surround

What is Community Co? It is a Montessori-inspired hybrid school for young elementary school aged children. The founder, Chivon Carter, said this, “We're here Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 hours a day, three days a week. Every day they have enrichment in addition to their learning space, project-based learning. Monday’s is art and literacy. They bring the story to life. [The teacher] tells a story, and then they have some type of art medium that they work with. Tuesdays is

In August 2023 our small homeschool group learned about a grant that was available to non-traditional education groups. The grant was called the VELA Grant, and they were offering $10,000, which could be used for educational purposes for any non-traditional education group. Our group was not a traditional co-op, but we did offer regular extra-curricular classes such as a STEM club and LEGO club. As a group, we tended to offer classes that required a group but weren’t standard

One of the most wonderful parts of my childhood was the time I spent at Freebird Farm located in Fayetteville, Georgia. You don’t meet many people who can say they are able to milk a goat. Well, here I am, and I learned how from Holly Longino. Holly has raised animals her whole life. For her first wedding anniversary, her husband gifted her two goats. Now, she has a full time educational farm. In 2011, she began teaching classes for homeschool students to educate them on farm

“Community” This is how 60% of the moms described the Wise Eagles Co-op. It rings very true. If you are not familiar with the homeschool world, you may be wondering, what is a co-op? It is short for cooperation, which is “the process of working together to the same end,” according to Dictionary.com . In homeschool co-ops, the moms work together to teach each other's children. The kids are usually separated by grades and one mom will teach a specific subject for a grade level