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ChatGPT and Homeschooling: A Balancing Act
ChatGPT, the new AI chatbot (Artificial Intelligence), is generating a lot of buzz lately. As a homeschooling parent, you may be intrigued by this new technology and wondering if it could benefit your child's education. There's a lot to consider when determining if...
Do I need to prove that we completed the “required time” part of the law?
Do I need to prove that we completed the “required time” part of the law? The short answer is yes: I ask families to provide proof that they will complete their 180 days by June 30. I don’t want them to spend even 5 seconds creating proof for me. Whatever method they...
Is physical education/health required every year in high school?
Is physical education/health required every year in high school? It’s not required by the PA home education law for any year of high school. Some physical education is required for grades 7-12, but not every year. Read the law so you know the law. “At the secondary...
How many hours are in a school day?
The home education law doesn’t define a day, so use a standard that you feel comfortable with. I recommend doing some research and some thinking before you decide. Personally, I don’t think a 5-year-old child should spend more than 30 minutes a day doing seat-work....
Good Advice for New Homeschool Moms
Here's some good advice from an unknown source: Homeschooling for those who have been in public school can be a culture shock.Many children who have been in public school can be way behind much of the homeschool curriculum. Some of the things I learned when I pulled...
How can I fit in all these subjects?
Believe it or not, you are not required to teach any subject every year. Really. The home education law says: “At the elementary school level, the following courses shall be taught: English, to include spelling, reading and writing; arithmetic; science; geography; the...
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