Kristine
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Joined: Sep. 2006
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I have been hesitant in my enthusiasm for homeschooling, but from what we're seeing at the museum I share Heddle's concerns - more and more kids are being homeschooled and they are tending to out-perform other students. With the internet resources out there, at least in relation to art databases, the curricula that are being constructed, at least in Minnesota and at least with regard to art, are quite good. Evolution and the age of the earth do come up with regard to our collection, and after a flurry of "We don't believe cats change into dogs" comments our ratings are "excellent" from homeschoolers.
So I'm taking a wait-and-see approach here. Remember that adage about good intentions. After what NCLB did to Minnesota schools, heretofore considered among the best in the nation, I'm cautious here about "credentials."
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