Dear Everyone;
The Sunday edition of Parade magazine had this poll in it and as always an unscientific poll. Readers responded as to whether or not home schooling parents had to have teaching credentials. The response was very heartening with 95% against and only 5% for. The figures from the web site showed 3343 yes and 59,964 no.
Considering the recent ruling on home schooling here in California and a current appeal which is now being heard home schooling parents should take heart and take their children from government schools and put them in home schools.
This url is for a link to a home schooling course of studies. It is not the only one out there but is a good example of what is available for parents and the price is so right:
http://robinsoncurriculum.com/view/rc/lewrockwell.htm
Ron Getty - SF Libertarian
Hostis res Publica
Should teaching credentials be required for parents who home-school their children?
5% YES
“Just as you’d require credentials of a doctor, you should require them of a teacher, whether at school or at home.”
95% NO
“Parents have been teaching their children throughout history. Besides, a degree is no guarantee of teaching ability.”
Take the poll and join the discussion!
If the take the poll url doesn't click through the report poll is at the bottom of this url page:
http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2008/edition_06-29-2008/Intelligence_Report
http://tinyurl.com/5gffnz