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I see in your signature that you're using natural speller, I've beeen thinking about using it but have never seen it in person. I am wondering if you think that it is comparable to PP in any way that would make PP useable in the same way.Hope that makes sense. Thanks!
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We're a little behind in science, but we'll be starting physics in the fall and I'm looking for suggestions.I have my eye on rs4k, but not sure having not seen it in person. Anything you've used and loved or really liked?
TIA
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My now 4th gr ds will begin logic in the fall. I'm having trouble finding the suggested books in TWTM (i 'm still using the original, maybe that's why). I'd love to hear any suggestions from you all.
TIA
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I need to know how to go about using PP for spelling, I read the article on the Dorbooks site, but I don't quite get it.
If anyone has actually done this i'd really appreciate any info.
My now 4th grader has been using SWO all along, but I just don't see where it's working well. I've thought about switching to Natural Speller, AVKO Sequential Spelling or maybe even Spelling Power, but after thinking about it, those all seem to have the same structure as PP and we already have it, so I'm hoping(with some help ;) I can figure out how to use it in the same manner.
TIA for any help!
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I need to order some Pathway Readers books and wbs. I think they usually run a sale abou this time of year. Can anyone help me?
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was a bit surprised :), but makes me feel a bit more hopeful that this bill won't pass.
Thank you for your email. I have met with Education Chairman Videt Carmichael, and he feels the same as I do regarding S.B. 2271. This is a very inappropriate bill and will not come out of the Education Committee. This bill is dead. Thank you for sharing your concerns with me.
Sincerely,
Tom King
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Just a heads up for MS Homeschoolers, please join in the effort to keep this bill from being passed.Call and write and lets let them know that we are opposed to this bill. ======================================================================
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January 25, 2008
Mississippi - Calls Needed to Stop Testing Bill
Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:
We need your help now! Mississippi homeschoolers are facing the most
serious threat to their freedom since the homeschool law was enacted
25 years ago.
Senate Bill 2271 would authorize the Mississippi State Board of
Education to "establish student testing proficiency standards for
promotion to grade levels for students in home instruction programs
which are equivalent to requirements applicable to public school
students." Your calls to state senators are needed to stop this
dangerous legislation!
If Senate Bill 2271 passes, it would essentially mean the end of
homeschooling in Mississippi. Parents deciding to teach their children
at home would have to conform their curriculum to the material taught
in public school in order for their children to be able to pass the
state tests. The Mississippi Department of Education, not parents,
would determine the grade level at which a student was taught in a
home instruction program.
Sponsored by Senator Sampson Jackson, II (32nd Senate District), this
horrendous bill is now in the Senate Education Committee. Senator
Jackson and members of the Senate Education Committee need to hear
from you today!
Action Requested:
(1) Please call or write (both would be better) Senator Sampson
Jackson and at least one member of the Senate Education Committee with
this message:
"Please oppose Senate Bill 2271, which would impose public school
testing on homeschool students. This bill would effectively destroy
homeschooling in Mississippi by requiring parents to adopt the public
school curriculum for their home instruction programs."
The contact information for Senator Jackson and members of the Senate
Education Committee is as follows:
Sen. Sampson Jackson, II, 32nd Senate District - (D)
Sen. Videt Carmichael, Chairman, 33rd Senate District - ®
Sen. Gray Tollison, Vice-Chairman, 9th Senate District - (D)
Sen. Hob Bryan, 7th Senate District - (D)
(601)359-3540
Sen. Terry C. Burton, 31st Senate District - ®
(601)359-3234
Sen. Doug E. Davis, 1st Senate District - ®
(601)359-3244
Sen. Merle Flowers, 19th Senate District - ®
(601)359-3211
Sen. Alice Harden, 28th Senate District - (D)
Sen. David Jordan, 24th Senate District - (D)
Sen. Tom King, 44th Senate District - ®
Sen. Chris McDaniel, 42nd Senate District ®
Sen. Bennie L. Turner, 16th Senate District - (D)
Sen. Michael Watson, 51st Senate District - ®
Sen. J. P. Wilemon, Jr., 5th Senate District - (D)
Sen. Lee Yancey, 20th Senate District - ®
(601) 359-3770
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calling the Senate switchboard at (601) 359-3770.
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(2) Please forward this email to other homeschooling families who are
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member of the Senate Education Committee as well.
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If you have any questions or concerns about what this bill would do,
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Sincerely,
Dewitt T. Black, III
HSLDA Senior Counsel
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Looking for suggestions for Logic stage History
in K-8 Curriculum Board
Posted
for Ancients. Thanks!