As Malcolm X said, only a fool would let his enemy teach his children.
I'm looking forward to continued growth in this area, to the point where microschools and homeschool co-ops will be more widely available. Even now in my area of Texas, the options are slim. The Prenda site seems like a great resource. I'll be looking there for some additional ideas as we start to homeschool our kids.
The growth in this area has been tremendous so far, but, as you point out, we still have a long way to go until most or all people have several alternatives to the local government school. Luckily, entrepreneurs have realized that helping kids learn does not require millions of dollars in capital costs, state-approved curricula, or teachers' unions. Literally a living room, a dedicated guide or two (or parents or family members in the case of homeschooling), low-cost (like Prenda) or even free curricula (like classic books and Khan Academy), and a desire to help kids are all one needs.
As Malcolm X said, only a fool would let his enemy teach his children.
I'm looking forward to continued growth in this area, to the point where microschools and homeschool co-ops will be more widely available. Even now in my area of Texas, the options are slim. The Prenda site seems like a great resource. I'll be looking there for some additional ideas as we start to homeschool our kids.
The growth in this area has been tremendous so far, but, as you point out, we still have a long way to go until most or all people have several alternatives to the local government school. Luckily, entrepreneurs have realized that helping kids learn does not require millions of dollars in capital costs, state-approved curricula, or teachers' unions. Literally a living room, a dedicated guide or two (or parents or family members in the case of homeschooling), low-cost (like Prenda) or even free curricula (like classic books and Khan Academy), and a desire to help kids are all one needs.