Who’s in Your Genes?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Carol Caraccia, Off-Campus Program Advisor Genealogy is becoming a popular and ever-growing hobby for many around the globe. Just look at the number of genealogy-related shows and commercials on television today. People are inquisitive as to their ancestral background, and now it is easier than ever to access records and documents from around the […]
Lines of Communication
By Pat Montgomery, Founder Editor’s Note: From time to time, we’ll “look back” through our archives to share articles that are as relevant today as when they were printed. In this piece that was originally published in the April 1989 issue of The Learning Edge, Clonlara’s founder examines the dynamics of communication between adults and […]
Tips for Avoiding the Mid-Year Slump
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Cassie Espich, Off-Campus Program Advisor Here in Michigan, the leaves are falling from the trees, the days are getting shorter, and the air is brisk. Autumn has arrived, which only means that winter is not too far away! December will be here in a few short weeks, and with it usually comes freezing temperatures, […]
So You Think You Can Educate
By Pat Montgomery, Founder Editor’s Note: From time to time, we’ll “look back” through our archives to share articles that are as relevant today as when they were printed. In this piece that was originally published in the Fall 2012 issue of The Learning Edge, Clonlara’s founder offers reassurance to parents who are thinking about homeschooling […]
Books BY and ABOUT Homeschoolers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Shari Maser, Off-Campus Program Advisor For students who are taking charge of their own education through homeschooling, distance learning, or alternative campus programs like ours, reading stories by and about others in the alternative education community can be both affirming and inspiring. The titles below can be a great place to start. Books BY […]
Myths of Being “Good at Math”
By Fruma Taub, Off-Campus Program Advisor, and Michael Weiss, University of Michigan Dept. of Mathematics and School of Education One of the unintended lessons we accidentally teach our children is that some people are good at math and others aren’t and never will be. This lesson often comes from the experience of having difficulty memorizing […]
Learning About the U.S. Presidential Election
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor What exactly is the Electoral College? Why are there only two major political parties in the United States? And, can a kid make a difference in the political system? With the 2016 U.S. presidential election in the home stretch, we’ve put together a short list of resources to help answer these and […]
Exploring Alternative Avenues to College
By Shari Maser, Off-Campus Program Advisor It’s college admissions season. Students are writing essays and submitting applications, and parents are preparing to complete the FAFSA and other financial forms. But not all students and parents must follow the same path! There are many alternative avenues to college—from finding a mainstream college that is a good […]
Take Time
By Pat Montgomery, Founder Editor’s Note: From time to time, we’ll “look back” through our archives to share articles that are as relevant today as when they were printed. In this piece that was originally published in the Winter 2013 issue of The Learning Edge, Clonlara’s founder discusses the importance of deschooling time. Switching from […]
Reading Aloud for All Ages
By Fruma Taub, Off-Campus Program Advisor Everyone knows it’s important to read aloud to young children, but reading aloud is good for children (and adults!) of all ages. Whether your child is an avid reader, still learning, or hasn’t yet developed a love of reading, there are many benefits of being read to. It is […]