Update: This court decision was vacated on March 25th and the California Court of Appeal granted a rehearing. Homeschooling by using one of the alternatives to public school currently available under California law remains legal. See the website for the California Homeschool Network.
Are public school Independent Study Programs under fire in California? Some individuals are […]
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Although this article is from September 2006, I think it does well in highlighting the parent-directed mentality coming into conflict with public school mentality and regulations.
Posted on: Wednesday, 20 September 2006
Charter School Survives Rough Debut, Looks Toward Smoother Year:
TWINDLY BRIDGE: Parents and School Staff Struggled to Set Roles.
By Becky Stoppa, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska
snip:
Sep. 20–WASILLA — […]
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Group: Ruling could shut down virtual schools across Wis.
BY RYAN J. FOLEY
Dec 5, 2007 4:42 PM
snip:
MADISON, Wis. (Map, News) - Virtual schools that enroll thousands of Wisconsin students could be shut down after a court ordered the state to stop funding its largest one, an advocacy group warned Wednesday.
The ruling could result […]
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The state’s teachers union is suing the Northern Ozaukee School District and its Wisconsin Virtual Academy.
High court might take case
State Supreme Court is asked to review virtual-school challenge
By AMY HETZNER
Posted: July 4, 2007
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The council has challenged Northern Ozaukee’s school on three grounds: that it violates charter school law requiring such schools to be located within […]
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For those parents who are considering public school-at-home programs for their children, I would suggest ascertaining what is the role of the parent. The school or program may require parents to serve as “learning coaches” or “facilitators”.
“We want parents to play a role. The more you involve the parents, the more likely the student […]
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Scio-based Oregon Connections Academy in conflict with the Oregon Department of Education for making parental involvement a criteria for admission.
Oregon virtual charter school faces loss of funds
Associated Press
**snip**
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon virtual charter school which serves hundreds of students is […]
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