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Article: Bearing olive branches: a case for school-based and home educator dialogue: public school teachers and home educators often see themselves as adversaries. But if they can come to see themselves as part of a larger community with similar needs and goals, Ms. Anderson argues, they can help and support one another in educating children.(ALTERNATIVE: PARTNERSHIPS)
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- February 1, 2006
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I AM A teacher. From early in the morning until late at night, my mind reels with concerns about my students: how to meet their needs, how to encourage their curiosity, and how to evaluate their progress. My bookshelves sag with reading material I use to prepare for their questions and to keep my own love of learning alive. And the best reward for all the time and energy I invest is my students' excitement and pride when they "get it." When problems arise, though, I miss the support of my professional colleagues, for I am a home educator, and my students are my children.
As a university-trained, state-certified, eight-year-veteran teacher, I have experienced a range of ...
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