Comments on: My written testimony before the NE legislature http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/ If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do? --Psalm 11:3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:53:02 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: In Loco Parentis « Little Homeschool on the Prairie http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-178181 In Loco Parentis « Little Homeschool on the Prairie Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:27:14 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-178181 [...] focus on the one point of law that is at the core of the issue, and upon which Dana centered her written testimony: that the education of children is the responsibility of parents and not of the state. Legally [...] [...] focus on the one point of law that is at the core of the issue, and upon which Dana centered her written testimony: that the education of children is the responsibility of parents and not of the state. Legally [...]

]]> By: Dana http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-176921 Dana Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:37:41 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-176921 It is interesting you mention that...one of the other bills being considered would make it easier for military families to earn a teaching certificate in Nebraska if they held a certificate or had teaching experience in another state. I could possibly get my certificate here if it passed! It is interesting you mention that…one of the other bills being considered would make it easier for military families to earn a teaching certificate in Nebraska if they held a certificate or had teaching experience in another state.

I could possibly get my certificate here if it passed!

]]> By: After a cup of coffe http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-176831 After a cup of coffe Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:48:03 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-176831 I have to admit, since we move so often with the military, I don't keep up with the different bills as well as I should. We don't know which state we'll be in so I just kind of stick my head in the sand and ignore them all. Bad me. This was really interesting to read and got me thinking, thanks! I'm glad it went well, even if you didn't get to give your oral testimony. And lost your car :) I have to admit, since we move so often with the military, I don’t keep up with the different bills as well as I should. We don’t know which state we’ll be in so I just kind of stick my head in the sand and ignore them all. Bad me. This was really interesting to read and got me thinking, thanks! I’m glad it went well, even if you didn’t get to give your oral testimony. And lost your car :)

]]> By: Shawna http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-174470 Shawna Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:53:40 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-174470 Brilliant! Brilliant!

]]> By: T F Stern http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-174156 T F Stern Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:14:25 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-174156 Our Founding Fathers looking down from the Heavens have tears running down their cheeks as they salute your efforts. May God bless your efforts in the name of liberty. Our Founding Fathers looking down from the Heavens have tears running down their cheeks as they salute your efforts. May God bless your efforts in the name of liberty.

]]> By: Dana http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-173345 Dana Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:10:24 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-173345 "ration" switched to "ratio." Funny thing is, that really was in the original and I fixed it before typing here. Silly me made the same typo twice. Thanks, Mrs. C! “ration” switched to “ratio.” Funny thing is, that really was in the original and I fixed it before typing here. Silly me made the same typo twice. Thanks, Mrs. C!

]]> By: Sandra http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-172886 Sandra Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:03:07 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-172886 Dana, I'm looking forward to reading your future posts expanding on these subjects. Unfortunately, in NY homeschoolers are forced to undergo testing starting in 3rd grade. The testing was never an issue for my daughter, she was good at it. Or, at least, she was well-prepared in public school. I'm not sure that testing will come easily to my son, and I'm not looking forward to wasting time making sure that he is a strong test-taker. I'd rather spend the time on true learning. Thanks, Sandra Dana,

I’m looking forward to reading your future posts expanding on these subjects. Unfortunately, in NY homeschoolers are forced to undergo testing starting in 3rd grade. The testing was never an issue for my daughter, she was good at it. Or, at least, she was well-prepared in public school. I’m not sure that testing will come easily to my son, and I’m not looking forward to wasting time making sure that he is a strong test-taker. I’d rather spend the time on true learning.

Thanks, Sandra

]]> By: Dana http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-172712 Dana Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:25:59 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-172712 Thanks everyone...and as much as I was unhappy with my little piece here and even considered not submitting it, I am glad I did now. There was one question that the senators kept asking that no one effectively answered about how testing would be detrimental to homeschools if homeschooling is so academically sound. The concept of liberty was well-documented and defended, but no one demonstrated how homeschooling is, or at least can be, set on a different philosophical foundation than the public education system that may lead to proficiency (and even excellence) by high school graduation, but not necessarily at every grade level along the way. Some of the testimony on special education touched on this, but my daughter isn't special needs. But now to post a quick update. Thanks everyone…and as much as I was unhappy with my little piece here and even considered not submitting it, I am glad I did now. There was one question that the senators kept asking that no one effectively answered about how testing would be detrimental to homeschools if homeschooling is so academically sound. The concept of liberty was well-documented and defended, but no one demonstrated how homeschooling is, or at least can be, set on a different philosophical foundation than the public education system that may lead to proficiency (and even excellence) by high school graduation, but not necessarily at every grade level along the way.

Some of the testimony on special education touched on this, but my daughter isn’t special needs.

But now to post a quick update.

]]> By: SmockLady http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-172625 SmockLady Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:04:54 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-172625 Hi, Dana, I lurk via the homeschool blogroll and I really hate to clog up this great post/testimony with something so tedious, but I would like to ask two things of you (and you can delete this comment if you want to). 1. My homeschool blog, St. Andrew's Homeschool, is in the homeschool blogroll and I would like for you to delete it for now, please. I have merged it with my personal blogroll and would you add that to the blogroll instead. http://thesmocklady.com/blog 2. I would love to be included in the Homeschool Network. Thank you so much. Hi, Dana, I lurk via the homeschool blogroll and I really hate to clog up this great post/testimony with something so tedious, but I would like to ask two things of you (and you can delete this comment if you want to).
1. My homeschool blog, St. Andrew’s Homeschool, is in the homeschool blogroll and I would like for you to delete it for now, please. I have merged it with my personal blogroll and would you add that to the blogroll instead. http://thesmocklady.com/blog
2. I would love to be included in the Homeschool Network. Thank you so much.

]]> By: Mrs. C http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-172396 Mrs. C Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:59:34 +0000 http://principleddiscovery.com/2008/02/26/my-written-testimony-before-the-ne-legislature/#comment-172396 "student-teacher RATIO" not "ration." Otherwise, well-written and well-documented. Bathing you in prayer today. “student-teacher RATIO” not “ration.” Otherwise, well-written and well-documented.

Bathing you in prayer today.

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