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Dalissa is a freelance writer and mother of five. She's passionate about educating the whole child and taking advantage of any option that furthers that goal. She has ten years of home education experience and six years experience participating in a charter school. Her aim is to empower parents in their educational choices. Contact her personally through her blog or at dalissalee@gmail.com.

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Pennsylvania Charter School Directory

Charter schools are tuition-free public schools. These schools serve the communities they are located within by providing alternatives to the...
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A mother's heart debating homeschooling, part two

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As a young parent, it was astounding to me how different two children in the same family could be. Physically, my eldest son is fair-skinned and...
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A mother's heart debating whether or not to homeschool

For me, the debate about whether or not to homeschool has not been a public one, rather it's been a debate of the...
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Are homeschooling laws necessary?

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Really, does there need to be a debate about whether or not to homeschool? What was once considered a "fringe" activity only pursued by...
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Chick Fil-A Cow Appreciation Day = free food

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Mmm... who can bypass the tasty goodness of Chick Fil-A chicken for free just for coming into any Chick Fil-A store on Friday, July 10, 2009, in a cow...
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AMC offers $1.00 movies all summer for charity

Getting to see a movie for $1.00 in the actual movie theatre is a rare treat. This summer AMC Theatres is once again offering their "AMC Summer...
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Travel back in time at the Colonial Plantation

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Taking a trip to the Colonial Plantation, located within Ridley Creek State Park, will transport you back in time. You will find yourself immersed in...
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NASA offers freebie science kits for families and schools

Each year, NASA holds an engineering design challenge for students across the U.S. According to the NASA website, "The NASA Engineering Design...
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Homeschooling: Socializing, friends, and support

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Now that you've made the leap into homeschooling, you may start getting questions about "socialization". Well-meaning friends and family...
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Friday Five: Family fun in and around Philadelphia

Welcome to the Friday five! Five fun events or activities to do in and around Philadelphia this weekend.1- National Train Day. Saturday, May 9. 30th...
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