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A Note of Encouragement for Worried Parents

As someone on social media so eloquently stated, there are no good choices in all this mess.  So I'm going to assume that there is something about your child's educational circumstances this fall that worries you.  Some parents have to work and have no choice but to send their kids to school.  Some have online options but feel like either way, they don't like it.  Maybe some of you are choosing to homeschool for the first time ever and not really liking that option either.  Parents like me who homeschool still aren't happy because our co-ops and extra-curricular activities are complicated at best too.I don't have answers to all of the concerns for sure, but I do have some encouragement...

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Patokh Chodiev: International Chodiev Foundation as a Way to Charity

— Mr. Chodiev created the International Chodiev Foundation (ICF) as a non-governmental charity. His first priority was to help socially vulnerable and low-income groups. For example, the Fund’s employees are working to ensure normal living conditions for people with special needs and social assistance to orphans. In addition, the Fund has such areas of activity as the creation of a program of awards and grants to encourage the academic achievements of MGIMO students in realizing their intellectual potential. Also, the Foundation is engaged in the development of Russian-Japanese cultural and scientific-technical ties. Charity Initiatives Mr. Chodiev works closely with charitable organizations. In particular, ICF is one of the first and largest organizations in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. The Foundation’s charity...

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Fanfiction: Moyuan and Bai Qian, Book 2 - Chapter 15, Part 3 (Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms 三生三世十里桃花)

Chapter 15 - ReflectionPart 3 written by LalaLoopedited by kakashiconsulting by BunnyBai Qian hadn’t realized how much she had missed Kunlun until she stepped foot back into its Grand Hall. While the memory of what had taken place the last time she’d been here was clear in her mind, it felt as though it had been ages. The pulse of the mountain beat through her, the night breeze embracing her, as gentle as the hand that had held hers all the way back. “Is something the matter?” Moyuan said.“No,” she shook her head. “I just didn’t think I’d be back here so soon.”“Seventeenth,” he reached for her loose hair strand. “I…”“SEVENTEENTH!” A voice boomed from the other side of the...

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Dealing with Tough Topics in American Literature

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Dealing with Tough Topics in American Literature.   Dealing with Tough Topics in American Literature American Literature is a staple of high school Language Arts. Teens are at an excellent age to wrestle with some of the difficult concepts and topics that arise through American Lit readings. That is wonderful and tough on moms because sometimes we, ourselves, feel uncomfortable with some of the topics. So how do you deal with these uncomfortable topics? Sabrina, Vicki and Kym join forces today for a comfortable chat about uncomfortable topics in American Literature. Things that can be distracting and uncomfortable in literature can actually be enriching when dealt with wisely. (This is timely because, if your...

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5 Free Classes: Homeschool Spanish!

Free for HEAV Members Looking for a quality (yet not boring) video homeschool Spanish program?Look no further! No need to devote a fortune to a program you’re not sure about. You can achieve your goals one lesson at a time from a quality, trusted source. Señora Gose has taught more than a thousand students how to become proficient in Spanish comprehension, speaking, grammar, literature, and culture. Now—you, too, can enjoy her classes on any device you like for just $10 per lesson. You can follow the theme-based lessons in order—or choose your lessons based on the theme your child will enjoy most. Just do one or do them all. The whole family can view and enjoy the printouts. The focus ages for these...

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