September 27, 2007

• State Fair 2007

   I did get to go to the State Fair twice this year.  The first time was sans kids.  I volunteered at the MHA Homeschool booth.  We had our fair share of the usual visitors:  grandparents/aunts/uncles whose grandchildren/nieces/nephews are homeschooled, homeschool families looking for resources, and people wanting to debate the legitimacy of children learning at home. 

  Best comments: 

  • A woman who worked in a local community college who said that they had a lot of homeschooled students participating in the PSEO program (Post-secondary education,) and that they did very well.
  • A woman who taught classes at the Science Museum of Minnesota said the homeschool groups were always engaged and knowlegeable.

  Worst comments:

  • "So what credentials do parents have to teach their children?  I have a graduate degree in education, and I don't think that people without credentials should be allowed to teach."
  • "Homeschooling...does that mean teachers come into your home to teach?  Oh, you teach your children at home?  What a shame!"

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