Len Lipkin

Co-Operative Homeschooling

Homeschool co-ops are designed to provide opportunities for broader social engagement and collaborative learning for homeschooling families.

Len Lipkin

Talent Centers Offer Extended Learning Opportunities

The free Regional Talent Center afterschool and Saturday program offers learning experiences in music, theater, dance and the visual arts and emphasizes skills like critical thinking, creativity and problem solving.

Len Lipkin

Homeschooling By the Numbers [infographic]

If you are considering homeschooling, it is worth taking a look at this informative infographic covering the performance and prevalence of homeschooling.

Len Lipkin

Changing Education Paradigms [Video]

An insightful lecture which would make this video compelling to watch in and of itself, but with highly entertaining animations that contribute to the lecture's impact.

Len Lipkin

Khaaaaaan! [Video]

Khan Academy can be a great resource if you are considering homeschooling, but it can also supplement a kid's education when a little extra help is needed.

Len Lipkin

Cooperative Education at Project Learn

Do you like the idea of homeschooling for being able to tailor your child’s eduction, but you are also attracted to traditional schools for the structure and support that they provide?  Maybe you can do both. A “co-op” school may offer the best of both worlds.  Co-op schools require a higher level of parental involvement in the school than traditional public or private schools. ...

Lisa Marchiano

Why I Homeschool Part 4: Resources

If you are considering homeschooling your children, here are some resources that I referenced in my previous articles on homeschooling (Part 1, 2, 3) or that I recommend in general.  This is not an exhaustive list by any means, but it’s a good place to start. For general information about homeschooling in Pennsylvania: Ask Pauline Drop-off programs: Talking Stick Learning Center Open...

Lisa Marchiano

Why I Homeschool Part 3: Socialization

Homeschooling offers another social advantage for us. While we have some activities that we stick with all year long and therefore see the same kids each week, we also participate in lots of classes, workshops, and clubs where my children will not know any other kids. My children therefore get plenty of practice in being thrown into new social situations.