by Rosemary Laberee | Jul 28, 2020 | In the News, Q&A
I could paper a room with lists and lists of the valuable insights into education and learning I have amassed over the past two decades. But it is these two that matter most: We do not need schools. We do need teachers. Some quick background: I have four kids, all...
by Rosemary Laberee | Jul 7, 2020 | In the News, Q&A
This article is for the many, many homeschool families who ask me about the middle school years and who have competitive university admission as a goal. These middle years lay the groundwork for the high school years, which in turn lay the groundwork for college. So,...
by Rosemary Laberee | Apr 27, 2020 | Q&A
Colleges and homeschooled students themselves report that the transition into the time-management and self-study of college life is seamless. Why? Because it closely mirrors their high school years. Crucially, recent studies show that homeschooled students perform...
by Rosemary Laberee | Apr 14, 2020 | Book Review, Q&A
Deposited (somewhat unceremoniously) onto the doorstep of online schooling, many households have been in a tailspin. It was abrupt – almost like a switch was flipped — and there was little time for parent or child to make the emotional adjustments needed for...
by Rosemary Laberee | Apr 8, 2020 | Book Review, Q&A
How to Bake Pi is a one-of-a-kind book about the mathematics of mathematics in which each chapter begins with a familiar recipe. It’s illuminating and fun for both the math-anxious and the curious. It is the perfect book for a home educator to read together (or read...