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Kitsap County Virtual Waste Reduction Lessons

The Kitsap County Solid Waste Division offers two virtual waste reduction lessons for grades 3-5. Lessons are available on all virtual meeting platforms and engage students with Kahoot, a game-based learning platform. Adopt-a-Worm Classroom Composting (Grades 3-5, 30 minutes) Students are introduced to worm bin composting, the anatomy and habitat of Red Wigglers, and reducing food waste. Classroom worm compost

Special Needs at Home in Washington

by Patti Durovchic A unique community of homeschoolers is growing in Washington state. More and more families are taking the plunge and pulling their special needs children out of school or keeping them home in the first place. Why the increasing numbers? The reasons are as many and varied as the kids themselves. The idea

2020 Emmett Comer Scholarship Winner – Raena Mawson

Raena’s winning essay: If you were to walk up to any random person on the street, and ask them to give you an advantage of homeschooling, chances are they would not be able to think of anything. However, contrary to what many people think, being homeschooled has given me many advantages in my schooling. It

2019 Emmett Comer Scholarship Winner – Garrett Grosso

Here’s Garrett’s winning essay: I am a homeschooled student. I proudly own this title since I know what my family has sacrificed to make this possible. I also know what I have gained through this educational experience. There are so many aspects of homeschooling that are clearly better than public or private school, but one

Regina Caeli Academy Hybrid Education Information Session!

Are you desiring a stellar education, and loving environment in the Catholic Tradition for your children? Come join our exciting mission to form the next generation of Catholics! Regina Caeli Academy assists homeschoolers by providing a classical, hybrid education in the Catholic tradition. We currently have locations in 13 cities and 8 states an are

2018 Emmett Comer Scholarship Winner Rebecca Gelzer

How would my life be different today if I had never been homeschooled? As homeschooling is all I have ever experienced in my education, I can’t say for certain. But I can predict several things: I would not have the deeply rooted relationships I have with my dad, mom, brother, and sister; I would not