Homeschooling Around the World
Alberta’s Willing Resident and Non-Resident School Boards
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009In Alberta, homeschoolers must register through either a willing non-resident or (in some cases) resident school board. These school boards are responsible for overseeing the child’s progress, assisting with difficulties, and distributing the funding.
Willing non-resident school boards do not have a residency requirement, meaning you don’t have to live on their territory in order to [...]
Sweden—the Next Germany for Homeschoolers?
Sunday, October 4th, 2009This is a reprint of the article issued by HSLDA in mid-September. Makes us think about how lucky we have it, in North America and MOST of Europe!
Home School Legal Defense Association has sent a formal letter of inquiry to the head of a local Swedish social services unit as well as several other Swedish [...]
Alberta Homeschool Laws
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009At the time of this writing, it’s just been announced the the Alberta government is planning to revamp the School Act once the legislative spring session begins. Where this leaves homeschoolers, I have no idea, but forums designed to hear the public view on the situation are scheduled for mid-October.
More information can be found on [...]
Homeschooling in Alberta: an Overview
Friday, October 2nd, 2009Of all the Canadian Provinces, Alberta is the most homeschooling-friendly. With full government support, and financial assistance, parents have the freedom to home-educate their children with minimal intervention. This said, there still appears to be some resistance to the homeschooling idea among the francophone school boards, and families are often pushed to sign up [...]
