On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 11:59:38PM -0700, Andrew Lentvorski wrote:
> I find this very suspect. A dedicated high school diploma is simply not
> going to be able to teach calculus and physics effectively no matter
> what you claim.
1. Not many students take or need calculus and physics.
2. There is no reason a parent can't outsource those subjects.
e.g. junior college
online instruction
homeschool co-op
private tutor
> You forget that the other major group that desires to homeschool are
> ultra-religious. You are currently objecting to the fact that you are
> winding up with restrictions because a "nutcase" screwed up. You are
> going to get *more* of these, not less if this becomes more popular.
Homeschooling is already popular. It is a fast growing trend.
> Well, if you object to the teacher having to be certified, how about
> having to prove the progress of your student on a yearly basis?
There already are certain things that are necessary for homeschoolers to
report to the state. Attendance records and other requirements do exist now.
cs
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