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  • Question about state-required subjects... - Margi 5/17/2008 (2)
  • evaluator in fayette county - MICHELLE RICE 5/17/2008 (0)
  • What is the age at which you can start homeschooling? - Ginger 5/16/2008 (1)
  • re: Lower Merion homeschooling - Shannon 5/16/2008 (2)
  • Question re reporting @ age 8 or 3rd grade - Melissa 5/16/2008 (3)
  • HomeSchooler´s Day at Knoebel´s Amusement Park - Doug 5/16/2008 (3)
  • California Supreme Court redefines marriage -- tells parents that they can no longer raise their children with the expectation that they will marry someone of the opposite sex. - Howard Richman 5/16/2008 (0)
  • NCAA passes a new recruiting rule change that will make it harder for homeschooled athletes to get noticed - Howard Richman 5/16/2008 (0)
  • Homeschooled girl has written book about musk ox - Howard Richman 5/16/2008 (0)
  • Evaluators - Christopher Smith. M.Ed. 5/15/2008 (0)
  • HS law and Extra Curricular activities - Monika 5/15/2008 (1)
  • Wonderful Homeschool play (Monroeville area) - Bill 5/15/2008 (0)
  • compositions - Bonnie 5/15/2008 (1)
  • The Spring Fling deadline is approaching! - Nathan Redfield 5/15/2008 (0)
  • CosmiKids Astronomy Club - Michelle Bodine 5/15/2008 (0)
  • Selective Immunization - Nanette Blank 5/15/2008 (5)
  • Our World Net Daily commentary today: "McCain´s Dream Team: Paul, Huckabee, Buffett - Howard Richman 5/15/2008 (0)
  • We made the four finalists in the WebChallenge2008 - Derek Otieno 5/14/2008 (0)
  • Help Us Win the WebChallenge2008 Contest - Derek Otieno 5/14/2008 (0)
  • Two homeschoolers winners of this year´s USAMO (US of A Mathematics Olympiad) - Howard Richman 5/14/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool team from OH wins international LEGO Robotics contest - Howard Richman 5/14/2008 (0)
  • If gas prices keep rising... - Howard Richman 5/14/2008 (0)
  • Portfolio - patti 5/13/2008 (3)
  • special education and high school diploma - Cari B. 5/13/2008 (2)
  • Homeschooling prior to our move to Pa and still homeschooling. Many questions!!!! - Tina 5/13/2008 (4)
  • WI Homeschool team wins rocket building competition - Howard Richman 5/13/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool Ballrom Dance Social - Melissa 5/13/2008 (0)
  • RSS Feed - sherri 5/12/2008 (0)
  • Plum situation appears fine - Michelle 5/12/2008 (1)
  • Stay-at-home mothers are worth $138,095 per year according to salary.com - Howard Richman 5/11/2008 (0)
  • Question regarding Portfolio submission - Michelle 5/10/2008 (3)
  • "Time to get tough on trade" -- My father, son and I are published again in today´s World Net Daily - Howard Richman 5/09/2008 (0)
  • Happy Mothers Day: Homeschool mom pregnant with 18th child - Howard Richman 5/09/2008 (0)
  • Thinking about Homeschooling - Shannon 5/09/2008 (3)
  • AP on line courses - Louise 5/09/2008 (4)
  • May SAT scores - Janice 5/09/2008 (0)
  • testing - michele donohue 5/09/2008 (0)
  • Somerset County homeschool group to present Charlotte´s Web on stage this weekend - Howard Richman 5/08/2008 (0)
  • High School Diploma w/ an IEP - Heidi J. 5/08/2008 (1)
  • Summer Visitations at Thaddeus Stevens College - Charlie Sierer 5/07/2008 (0)
  • TN homeschool grads losing their government jobs because they don´t have recognized diplomas - Howard Richman 5/07/2008 (0)
  • im intrested - jessica 5/06/2008 (3)
  • Plum School District/Allegheny County - Michelle 5/06/2008 (0)
  • Surge in bullying behind increase in home education in Scotland - Howard Richman 5/06/2008 (0)
  • Pittsburgh Youth Chamber Orchestra 2008-2009 Season Auditions - Lynne Cochran 5/06/2008 (0)
  • high school credit - Pam 5/06/2008 (1)
  • Reading Tutor - Kathy 5/06/2008 (0)
  • Interested in Homeschooling my children - Keren 5/05/2008 (1)
  • School Book ´giveaway" to meet a community need - Tracey Earhart 5/05/2008 (1)
  • Students get a glimpse of the future during tour of Maglev plant in McKeesport - Howard Richman 5/05/2008 (0)
  • Pennsylvania is a leader in offering educational options - Howard Richman 5/05/2008 (0)
  • Homeschoolers are "the team to beat." - Bill 5/05/2008 (6)
  • Need curriculum suggestions for 2nd grade. - Mistey 5/05/2008 (2)
  • Compulsory age lowered in Phila? - Jennifer 5/04/2008 (1)
  • VoTech and school districts - Kim 5/04/2008 (5)
  • HI homeschool grad Sabastian Zietz, 20, wins Oakley Pro Junior, a professional surfing contest - Howard Richman 5/04/2008 (0)
  • Looking forLanguage Arts Suggestions - Leda 5/04/2008 (1)
  • volleyball - Donna 5/04/2008 (1)
  • tutors - Donna 5/04/2008 (0)
  • Homeschooling high schooler in Philadelphia - Julie 5/04/2008 (2)
  • Homeschool grad dies at age 99 - Howard Richman 5/02/2008 (0)
  • Looking to go from public to home and need help. - Brenda 5/01/2008 (3)
  • standardized testing - Corey 5/01/2008 (2)
  • Homeschool High School Play-- Cyrano - David Snoke 5/01/2008 (0)
  • 10-year-old homeschooled judo champ mows down competition - Howard Richman 5/01/2008 (0)
  • TCCI Choir Concert - Judy C Draganjac 5/01/2008 (0)
  • NARS North American Regional Schools (Maine) - Cheryl Brubaker 4/30/2008 (1)
  • Is there a sight to copy and paste writing into to check for plagiarism? - Stacy 4/30/2008 (1)
  • Christopher Lazzaro, 10, enters Allentown Symphony Orchestra´s Young Composers competition - Howard Richman 4/30/2008 (0)
  • Mostly homeschooled OH team will compete in the Team America Rocketry Challenge - Howard Richman 4/30/2008 (0)
  • chemistry - Patty 4/30/2008 (1)
  • Exciting Fun FREE & Educational & Socialization Tool - BeckyMarie 4/30/2008 (0)
  • HOMESCHOOLING - ALICE DERITA 4/29/2008 (3)
  • I need to begin homeschool ASAP- where do I begin?!?! - Daphne 4/29/2008 (2)
  • MI homeschool team prepares for First LEGO International Open - Howard Richman 4/29/2008 (0)
  • Give the gift of High School Conference registration - Bertina 4/29/2008 (1)
  • PA Families for Public Cyber Schools will rally May13 at state Capitol Harrisburg - Howard Richman 4/28/2008 (0)
  • Coatesville Area School Board backs anti-charter school bill. Cites its own incompetence as the main reason. - Howard Richman 4/27/2008 (2)
  • New To Homeschooling - Michelle 4/26/2008 (1)
  • Franklin Institute - Kathy 4/25/2008 (1)
  • IL homeschooler shoots trophy turkey - Howard Richman 4/24/2008 (0)
  • Homeschooled 15-year-old celebrates birthday by buying food for those in line at fast-food restaurant - Howard Richman 4/24/2008 (0)
  • borrowing public school books/curriculum - Maryann 4/24/2008 (2)
  • pre-school programs - valerie madara 4/24/2008 (1)
  • TX takes children away from homeschooling polygamist sect puts them in foster homes where they will be homeschooled - Howard Richman 4/24/2008 (15)
  • MD homeschool dad John Terlazzo featured for his folktales, contemplative writing, painting and music. - Howard Richman 4/24/2008 (0)
  • Help with evaluator - jenn 4/24/2008 (2)
  • Interest in interactive online art classes - Jim Schibly 4/24/2008 (0)
  • annual conference - Nancy Hostetter 4/24/2008 (1)
  • special education/dual enrollment questions! HELP!! - Robyn 4/24/2008 (1)
  • My father, son and I are published in today´s WND: "How to stop China from stealing our jobs" - Howard Richman 4/23/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool grad Andrew Brown, new star pitcher with Oakland Athletics, makes fun of the idea that homeschoolers are not being properly socialized - Howard Richman 4/21/2008 (0)
  • OH homeschooled team wins robotics challenge at Southern Adventist University - Howard Richman 4/20/2008 (1)
  • Online Homeschool Expo - Cari in PA 4/20/2008 (0)
  • TROUBLE IN TUMBLEWEED opens this weekend - Melissa 4/20/2008 (0)
  • For Howard or Susan - Diploma Fee ? - Donna 4/19/2008 (1)
  • School Pictures, Graduation Pics, Anytime Pics..... - Sheila D. 4/19/2008 (0)
  • Altoona Mirror features homeschooler Matt Michrina, 17, of Duncansville among those campaigning for Obama - Howard Richman 4/18/2008 (0)
  • Allentown public elementary school to close, some parents plan to homeschool - Howard Richman 4/18/2008 (0)
  • Nice Ohio news article re/ homeschool co-ops.... - Susan Richman 4/17/2008 (0)
  • Ultimate Field Trip - Maribeth Spangenberg 4/17/2008 (2)
  • looking for someone to homeschool my son - Kelly Crist 4/17/2008 (1)
  • Need Your Help! - Lenora Brennan 4/17/2008 (0)
  • phila school district - Elodie 4/17/2008 (12)
  • More on the California situation.... ´Breaking the Law?´ - Susan Richman 4/16/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool Choir Concert - Kathy 4/16/2008 (0)
  • National Junior Ranger Day - Dan 4/16/2008 (1)
  • reporting a child - Sherri 4/16/2008 (1)
  • How to Correct Mistake on Evaluator´s Report - Sharon M 4/14/2008 (1)
  • "Living the Experience" a play about the Underground Railroad - Beth Goodman 4/14/2008 (0)
  • "For Some Black Parents, the New Home Room is Home.... from The Village Voice, April 8, 2008 - Susan Richman 4/14/2008 (1)
  • AP Online Courses Updates ready! - Susan Richman 4/14/2008 (0)
  • Reenactment draws 50 Lincolns and 1 Douglas - Howard Richman 4/13/2008 (0)
  • Story of a homeless homeschooling family - Howard Richman 4/13/2008 (0)
  • Young Writers Workshop - Barbara Maher 4/12/2008 (1)
  • Community college courses for free? - Laura Studenroth 4/11/2008 (6)
  • Congradulations! - Tom Eldredge 4/11/2008 (0)
  • Deal keeps girl who shot father out of jail - Howard Richman 4/11/2008 (1)
  • homeschoolers moving to Pittsburgh area - Maria 4/11/2008 (3)
  • The book that I just wrote with my father and homeschooled son was just reviewed in World Net Daily - Howard Richman 4/10/2008 (1)
  • Girl, beaten on video by school mates, to be homeschooled - Howard Richman 4/10/2008 (3)
  • Robots coming to life in 2009 Carnegie Science Center exhibit - Howard Richman 4/10/2008 (0)
  • philadelphia homeschooling, required approval, weird - Elodie 4/09/2008 (12)
  • New movie "Nim´s Island" stars a homeschooled girl played by a homeschooled girl - Howard Richman 4/09/2008 (0)
  • Exploration Day 2008 at Penn State - Leah Bug 4/09/2008 (0)
  • Forestry Products Woodmobile traveling Pennsylvania and will be available to homeschool groups - Howard Richman 4/09/2008 (0)
  • Lexington Christian Academy´s ´Acting in the Spaces´ homeschool drama team performance - Janice Firth 4/08/2008 (0)
  • Jacob´s Algebra - Lori 4/08/2008 (1)
  • cat testing - denise ragsdale 4/08/2008 (1)
  • Testing During years not required - Terri 4/08/2008 (1)
  • CT homeschooler Zach Ivins, 15, has been performing as a magician since he was five - Howard Richman 4/07/2008 (0)
  • Ed´s Diploma # and needed paperwork on your end - Amy McMenamin 4/07/2008 (1)
  • diploma request - Melissa 4/07/2008 (1)
  • switched- on - Schoolhouse by Alpha Omega - Amy Bauman 4/07/2008 (1)
  • TSCT Open House - Charles Sierer 4/07/2008 (0)
  • part time homeschooling? - teri piechnick 4/07/2008 (4)
  • New Theatre Group for 9-12 year olds - Melissa 4/07/2008 (0)
  • Mock Trial Bucks County + NJ (Trenton area) - Cynthia Lang 4/07/2008 (0)
  • Former homeschooler Laura Wohar featured in today´s Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Howard Richman 4/06/2008 (0)
  • Curriculum & Used Books/Educational Materials Sale on Monday, April 7... - Margi 4/05/2008 (0)
  • NJ homeschooled team wins state mock trial title - Howard Richman 4/04/2008 (0)
  • Sola Gratia Musicians will perform 7pm today in Souderton - Howard Richman 4/04/2008 (0)
  • Truancy issue after withdrawal - jenn 4/04/2008 (2)
  • removing a child from school mid-year - Donna 4/04/2008 (1)
  • Lindsay Lohan´s sister Ali is being homeschooled - Howard Richman 4/03/2008 (0)
  • Homeschoolers Outdoor Education Day at Camp - Beth 4/02/2008 (0)
  • homeschool diploma program - Shelley Adams 4/02/2008 (1)
  • Homeschooled actress Abigail Breslin, 11, stars in Nim´s Island - Howard Richman 4/02/2008 (0)
  • Discovery Girls Magazine to feature a PA homeschooled girl -- submissions due April 18 - Howard Richman 4/02/2008 (0)
  • Dance Social for Homeschoolers - Mollie Shaw 4/01/2008 (1)
  • ROOTS by Alex Haley--A classic?--for Howard/Susan - MaryAnn 4/01/2008 (2)
  • Tuesday April 15, 2008 Used Curriculum Sale and Discussion sessions-- Monroeville area (east of PGH) - Susan Richman 4/01/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool mom Cheryl Heck founds Folk Arts Center at Clear Spring Mill (Northern York County near Harrisburg) where she will teach traditional arts - Howard Richman 4/01/2008 (1)
  • MS homeschooler John Vinzant installs bike rack at his local public library as an Eagle Scout project - Howard Richman 4/01/2008 (0)
  • 2008 Spring Fling (a prom for homeschoolers) - Nathan Redfield 3/31/2008 (0)
  • Can 8th Grade Geometry show on Transcript for Diploma Program - Sharon M. 3/31/2008 (3)
  • Mixed results in UK from letting below-18 students into universities - Howard Richman 3/31/2008 (0)
  • Veterans group touring country speaking to groups (including homeschoolers) to tell true stories about Iraq - Howard Richman 3/30/2008 (0)
  • Chalkdust Math - Kristin 3/30/2008 (1)
  • Free chess & Spanish courses for kids on Dish Network - Kathy 3/30/2008 (0)
  • Degree Program State Recognition - Terri 3/28/2008 (1)
  • Marvin Olasky: We should learn from Jewish Passover Observance when teaching US history to our kids - Howard Richman 3/28/2008 (0)
  • Successful independent filmmaker Roger Ingraham homeschooled himself for last two years of high school - Howard Richman 3/28/2008 (0)
  • Homeschoolers Present Play - Melissa 3/28/2008 (0)
  • What test are acceptable for grades 3,5 and 8? - Lisa 3/28/2008 (3)
  • Moving to PA for very short stint and wondering about homeschooling while there. - MJ 3/28/2008 (1)
  • AP classes - LPK 3/27/2008 (1)
  • PHAA diploma - Sally 3/27/2008 (1)
  • We´re looking for a volunteer to sing the National Anthem at 8am at our April 25 tournament near Pittsburgh - Howard Richman 3/27/2008 (0)
  • California homeschooling case to be reheard - Howard Richman 3/27/2008 (0)
  • Today´s Pittsburgh Post Gazette has an article about Saturday´s conference - Howard Richman 3/27/2008 (0)
  • Cyber-schooling in PA - Annette 3/27/2008 (7)
  • science and civics - Bethany Cincotta 3/26/2008 (4)
  • Can a grandparent be a homeschool teacher? - Judi H 3/26/2008 (2)
  • Here´s a commentary in favor of the CA court ruling! - Howard Richman 3/26/2008 (1)
  • Many Muslims turn to homeschooling - Howard Richman 3/26/2008 (1)
  • Sola Gratia Musicians singing benefit concert in Bucks Co - Janice Firth 3/25/2008 (0)
  • market research for homeschoolers - Dorothy Lenz 3/25/2008 (0)
  • PA Homeschoolers website will be down for about 48 hours beginning midnight Friday - Howard Richman 3/25/2008 (0)
  • How do homeschoolers sign up for PSAT? - Barb 3/25/2008 (3)
  • 17-year-old homeschool grad Mae Marie Davis murdered by 17-year-old school-dropout boyfriend in Lancaster County - Howard Richman 3/25/2008 (2)
  • What was that website called? - mistey 3/24/2008 (3)
  • to thank you! - Jeanne Smith 3/23/2008 (1)
  • Need testing + evaluator near Oil City Pa.... - Lisa 3/23/2008 (0)
  • moving to Armstrong County - Liz 3/23/2008 (1)
  • Homeschool Hoy family runs their Internet business while traveling country in their RV - Howard Richman 3/22/2008 (0)
  • moving to PA - Charni 3/22/2008 (2)
  • Luka´s Certificate from Harrisburg - Lou Taylor 3/21/2008 (2)
  • When to file first affadavit? - DaisyPA 3/21/2008 (3)
  • College classes - Kristen 3/21/2008 (2)
  • autistic son IQ 75 must he take the iowa test? - cindy holden 3/21/2008 (1)
  • PHAA Diploma - Sally 3/21/2008 (0)
  • homeschooling in summer - Laura 3/20/2008 (2)
  • Math Section of Standardized Test/ Question - Diane 3/20/2008 (0)
  • Holistic Moms Network attracting homeschoolers - Howard Richman 3/20/2008 (1)
  • Non-custodial parent disagrees with starting to homeschool. Need advice! - Daphne 3/20/2008 (1)
  • Feedback on Alpha Omega - Julie 3/20/2008 (0)
  • Medical requirements for 1st affidavit - Paula 3/19/2008 (6)
  • Need some help...re: pulling a child out of cyber school to homeschool... - Beth C. 3/19/2008 (4)
  • Homeschool Latin classes - Tamara Kells 3/19/2008 (0)
  • need advice/9th grader - Cheryl 3/19/2008 (1)
  • California parents not yet panicked over state court homeschool ruling - Howard Richman 3/19/2008 (3)
  • Homeschooling in Council Rock School District - Margarete 3/18/2008 (0)
  • Pssa Testing - Becky 3/18/2008 (1)
  • Our book reviewed in Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Howard Richman 3/18/2008 (0)
  • Help! need answer fast-4th grade PSSA test - Debbie 3/18/2008 (1)
  • I´m published at Enter Stage Right: "Why California turned from most homeschool friendly to most unfriendly" - Howard Richman 3/18/2008 (0)
  • questions about testings - Diane Murphy 3/18/2008 (4)
  • HS Teaching Requirements - Lorie 3/18/2008 (2)
  • 14-year-old homeschooler Kyle Inman wins youth division in international yoga championship - Howard Richman 3/16/2008 (0)
  • evaluator fee -- 3rd grade; keeping portfolio private - Elodie 3/16/2008 (10)
  • CAT Testing Grade 8 - Laurie 3/16/2008 (2)
  • Course Title - Barb Tangert 3/16/2008 (0)
  • late start to homeschooling - vicki pannebakker 3/16/2008 (1)
  • PHAA Evaluator - Joanne 3/15/2008 (0)
  • Question about high school credits and vo-tech school... - Margi 3/15/2008 (1)
  • Pennslvania, House Bill No.2560 - Shirley 3/15/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool mom and grandma save neighbor from dog attack - Howard Richman 3/14/2008 (0)
  • Howard:Registered with school district as HS but oldest is 5 - Allene 3/14/2008 (5)
  • Question for Howard... - Margi 3/13/2008 (1)
  • Charter Schools - sharon 3/13/2008 (1)
  • Local Homeschooler Groups in Lansdale Area - sharon 3/13/2008 (1)
  • Going from High School to Home School - Lola 3/13/2008 (2)
  • Bill 1273--is this current/valid??? - Wendy 3/13/2008 (2)
  • Is CAT-E Survey test approved for PA? - Theresa 3/13/2008 (1)
  • homeschool group in Woodland Hills SD - Lisa 3/13/2008 (0)
  • Homeschoolers Luka Glinsky and Olivia Meldrum are regional winners in Poetery Out Loud compettion - Howard Richman 3/13/2008 (0)
  • FAFSA Question Already Answered - Nancy 3/12/2008 (0)
  • Question Regarding FAFSA Form - Nancy 3/12/2008 (0)
  • PSSA for 5th grade - sharon 3/12/2008 (2)
  • 10 page research paper - Sarah Breyer 3/12/2008 (1)
  • Used book/curriculum sale in Wayne, Pa (SE Pa) - gabrielle contino 3/12/2008 (0)
  • Standardized test question - Diane 3/12/2008 (2)
  • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is Coming to Philly - Kyle Knichel 3/12/2008 (1)
  • Terry Dickson: "Unfortunately, most kids are home-schooled in two subjects, diet and exercise." - Howard Richman 3/12/2008 (1)
  • Call for Entries: Interlochen Film Festival (High School) - Pamela C. Johnson 3/11/2008 (0)
  • school districts welcoming homeschoolers - Debbie 3/11/2008 (1)
  • High School Sports Question - Laura 3/11/2008 (2)
  • British spoof: How to find and arrest the CA homeschoolers - Howard Richman 3/11/2008 (0)
  • SAT Codes - Denise 3/11/2008 (2)
  • Drivers Ed? - Sue 3/11/2008 (3)
  • Reading Fun Fest 4/19 - Free adm. - Joyce Harkey 3/11/2008 (0)
  • Hi, I´m new here!! - Beth 3/10/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool basketball organizer Darien Small is an alleged scam artist - Howard Richman 3/10/2008 (1)
  • FAFSA: High School Deploma or Home Schooler - Daniel Favand 3/10/2008 (1)
  • dual enrollment - Dpmma 3/10/2008 (1)
  • diploma fee - Melissa 3/08/2008 (1)
  • homeschool accreditation - Deah 3/08/2008 (1)
  • More on the Pleasant Valley school district opening a cyber school.... - Beth C. 3/08/2008 (0)
  • How to become a High School Evaluator - Marie Gay 3/08/2008 (0)
  • Spring Session of Homeschool Classes - Karen Roberts 3/07/2008 (0)
  • Education Week sees national trend toward more state scrutiny of homeschooling - Howard Richman 3/07/2008 (0)
  • Middle School and High School sports - Anita Souder 3/06/2008 (2)
  • March 13th used book/curriculum sale in Wayne - gabrielle contino 3/06/2008 (0)
  • California court rules against homeschooling - Howard Richman 3/06/2008 (26)
  • Home schooling - Karen G 3/06/2008 (1)
  • Verbal Math Lesson - clang 3/06/2008 (0)
  • age 17 - Susan 3/06/2008 (3)
  • Homeschoolers Meghan Reynolds wins Chester County spelling bee - Howard Richman 3/05/2008 (0)
  • spring testing question - jackie 3/05/2008 (1)
  • highschool diploma requirements - ranea webber 3/05/2008 (1)
  • Theatre Opportunity for Homeschooling Teens - Melissa 3/05/2008 (0)
  • Moving, want to take file - momtoabunch 3/04/2008 (0)
  • Decision to send kids to school ends in tragedy for TX homeschool family - Howard Richman 3/04/2008 (0)
  • Saturday Art School - Tonia M. Kauffman 3/03/2008 (0)
  • does anyone have a student enrolled at Misericordia University in Dallas, PA? - Joyce 3/03/2008 (