<![CDATA[Articles by Me! Please read and comment. Thanks!]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 27 May 2012 19:03:24 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[The ABC's Of Homeschooling: Advice, Quips and Crazy Stuff]]> Homeschooling is not a simple task to undertake. It is as challenging for the parent as it is for a small child to learn their ABC's. This is part one of a two-part article that covers A-M. It contains advice and quips for new homeschoolers to consider.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Mar 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-abcs-homeschooling-advice-quips-crazy-stuff-8182249.html <![CDATA[The ABC's Of Homeschooling: Advice, Quips and Crazy Stuff (Part 2)]]> Homeschool advice, quips and some crazy ideas on how to homeschool. This is Part 2: N through Z.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Mar 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-abcs-homeschooling-advice-quips-crazy-stuff-8182099.html <![CDATA[Trends and Changes in the 3 R's Of Education]]> The 3 Rs of education, reading, writing and arithmetic have long been the core foundational studies in educational strategies. Over the years technology has become increasingly important but has this improved the results or trends in education?

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Mar 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/trends-changes-3-rs-education-8173685.html <![CDATA[Effective Teacher Characteristics for Homeschoolers]]> Several factors influence opinions on whether a teacher is an effective teacher or not. What factors, qualities or ideas can homeschool educators utilize or consider to become better teachers?

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Mar 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/effective-teacher-characteristics-homeschoolers-8167797.html <![CDATA[Lenten Reflection: The Passion and Compassion]]> In the face of worldly disasters and personal struggles we turn to God. During Lent, Catholics often reflect on the Passion via the Stations of the Cross to help them better live and understand their lives and passions as Christians.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Mar 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/lenten-reflection-passion-compassion-8048642.html <![CDATA[Lenten Reflection: From Man to God]]> Personal Lenten Reflection #1: Christianity is a journey from man to God and God to man. On this journey, Christians have big shoes to fill as they try to live up to the standards of saints.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Mar 10, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/lenten-reflection-man-god-8037144.html <![CDATA[Graduation Advice to Homeschooled Seniors]]> Graduating from a homeschool high school is an exciting time for senior graduates and their teachers. Even though homeschooled students often go on to lead successful lives, everyone can use a little advice from time to time.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Mar 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/graduation-advice-homeschooled-seniors-8019432.html <![CDATA[How to Help Students with Math: Integrated Math Writing]]> Integrating writing with other school subjects has always been a part of my homeschooling methods. However, only in the last few years have I discovered how to use writing as an effective tool in teaching math.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Feb 25, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-help-students-math-integrated-math-writing-7944462.html <![CDATA[An Educational Model and Idea for Innovative Politics and Progressive Education in Illinois]]> The subject hearing for the bill SB 0136 introduced by Senator Maloney has inspired an idea for the creation of a new educational model. A model that puts education first and which can potentially benefit all students in Illinois.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Feb 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/an-educational-model-idea-innovative-politics-7883954.html <![CDATA[Homeschool Registration Bill SB 0136 Tabled]]> 4000 + homeschoolers attended a subject hearing to voice their concerns about SB 0136. Two days later, on February 17, 2011 SB 0136, the bill proposed by Illinois Senator Maloney, was tabled.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Feb 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/homeschool-registration-bill-sb-0136-tabled-7883968.html <![CDATA[A Personal Perspective on the Relative Importance of Teaching Math]]> Over the years, math has been the subject that defined our homeschooling day. Now, after twelve plus years of homeschooling, I question the relative importance of that decision.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Feb 11, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/a-personal-perspective-relative-importance-7835352.html <![CDATA[Homeschooling Tips: From Preschool to College]]> There are three phases in the educational years between preschool and college: just starting out, the middle years and high school. Phase specific tips can help you prepare for the challenges of these phases.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Feb 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/homeschooling-tips-preschool-college-7754171.html <![CDATA[The Leadership of President Obama, His 2011 State of the Union Address and Education]]> On January 26, 2011 President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address and in it I saw an emergence of a new government-an emergence of true leaders.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Jan 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-leadership-president-obama-his-2011-state-of-7720820.html <![CDATA[Quotes: The Most Important Homeschool Lessons]]> Homeschooling is a learning journey-not just for the kids but for the teachers, too. When asked what was the most important thing they have taught their children my homeschooling friends gave answers that reflected my journey.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Jan 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/quotes-most-important-homeschool-lessons-7720706.html <![CDATA[Homeschool Question: What About Art?]]> Over the last 12+ years that I've homeschooled many people have asked me questions ranging from basic socialization inquiries to what do you do about art if you can't even draw a straight line. The options for art education are varied and numerous.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Jan 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/homeschool-question-art-7504832.html <![CDATA[Homeschool Question: What About Music?]]> As a homeschooling mom I've been asked many questions about homeschooling including what do I do about music education and what if I didn't know how to play an instrument or wasn't musically inclined?

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Jan 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/homeschool-question-music-7504814.html <![CDATA[Homeschool Question: What About Physical Education?]]> Over the last 12 plus years of homeschooling I've been asked many questions including questions about P.E. or physical education and how I handle grading.

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Jan 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/homeschool-question-physical-education-7504798.html <![CDATA[Twelve Plus Years of Homeschooling]]> How did we do with our homeschooling adventure that started over twelve years ago? Have I achieved my goals for my children and their education? What's next? Would I do it again?

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Dec 31, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/twelve-plus-years-homeschooling-7504868.html <![CDATA[The Skills of Patrick Jane in "The Mentalist"]]> In the "Mentalist" Patrick Jane is a character who is charismatic and possesses incredible observational skills. These skills help him uncover clues but can they help us also?

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Dec 03, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-skills-patrick-jane-mentalist-7172854.html <![CDATA[The Friendships of "Desperate Housewives"]]> Do the friendships of the wives on "Desperate Housewives" correlate with the accepted five basic types of good friends?

Contributor: Julie Darleen Durr
Published: Dec 02, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-friendships-desperate-housewives-7166390.html