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Does your family take a long winter break from your homeschool routine?

http://blog.applecoresystem.com/winter-break/

"As homeschool moms we have influence. We’ve been doing this thing for awhile. Be careful what you do and do not recommend and how you recommend it. Not every family is like your family. Not every learning style is like your child’s learning style. Be gentle. Do not play the Curriculum Wars game."

http://blog.applecoresystem.com/curriculum-wars/

Curriculum Wars | Applecore Blog If you are new to homeschooling or a ten year veteran … the questions and opinions about The Perfect Curriculum are endless! But be careful not to fall into the Curriculum Wars. You’ve heard the conversations. Which curriculum is the best?

Have you considered credit-by-exam for your homeschooler?

"Earning dual credit will prove to admissions staff that the student is capable of college-level work and willing to think outside the box to achieve their goals." ~ Dual Credit at Home

http://dualcreditathome.com/2016/08/exam-credits-dont-transfer/

What if Exam Credits Don’t Transfer? Dual credit, particularly credit-by-exam, is a great way for homeschooled teens to earn high school and college credit at the same time. Students who choose to earn credits using the credit-by-exam method have a broader path toward degree completion, and both CLEP and DSST exam credits are widely ac...