The People of New Jersey will not be denied their voice. In the 3+ weeks since S2173 was pulled, legislators have been slammed with opposition from more constituents on S173 than they’ve seen on an issue. Ever. After extensive power-brokering and strong-arming and horse-trading, the bill still did not have the votes. Not to be …
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When Unschooling is the Right Choice
Starting with the disclosures, both of my parents taught public school for their entire careers. My mom ended her career in administration as a principal. My brother and I were hugely successful in the public school system. We got good grades and played competitive sports. We enjoyed clubs, friends, and fun times and went off …
School Choices: Mistakes and a Leap of Faith
When my boys were ready, I didn’t focus on a wide range of school choices. I had preconceived notions about the kind of place they should attend. These ideas were shaped by my own experience. My father worked for IBM. We moved a lot, and I attended many kinds of schools (public, private, boarding, alternative) …
School Choices: Life Was Simpler Then
School… then I remember elementary school. It was my world. My parents took great care in raising me, but they knew little about my day to day reality in school. They met my friends and attended teacher conferences. They heard occasional tales of woe, boredom, or triumph, which punctuated a seemingly uninterrupted sequence of days between early …