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| |  | Considering Home Education? One Size Does Not Fit All By Melissa Barreto Whatever your reasons are for wanting to home educate, you may be wondering what it can look like. Here are just few of the variations: - I know homeschoolers who dedicate learning spaces in their homes;
- and tons more who learn wherever the family happens to be gathered.
- I know homeschoolers who educate using lots of structured curricula;
- and many who don’t follow a curriculum at all.
- I know homeschoolers who believe homeschooling only counts when it happens inside the home, within the subjects and schedule that their state dictates;
- and others who wholeheartedly believe in home education as a lifestyle and learning as something that happens all the time, in every place, irregardless of whether the state has an established standard for it.
- I even know homeschoolers whose homeschool is actually an RV and they travel around the U.S., learning on-the-go.
Long story short: your homeschool can look like whatever works for your family. Let Writer Melissa Barreto help you consider whether homeschooling is right for you, including starting with the right intentions. |
| | | Parenting Tip Parents are in charge of making decisions related to their children’s education. It is important to take an inventory to decide what is best for your family and what options are available in your local area. Homeschooling is always a consideration. |
| |  | Exploring Homeschooling Styles By Melissa Barreto For homeschoolers, decisions abound! For some parents, getting to make these choices feels freeing as you curate an education that aligns with your family’s values and style of learning. For other families, the sheer amount of choices out there feels overwhelming and adds stress. Read more about six different homeschooling styles you can choose from. |
| | | Inspiration “Having a taste of every option gave me a whole new perspective.” Wendy Díaz, writer, award-winning poet, translator, and mother of six |
| |  | Examining Schooling Options for Muslim Children By Wendy Díaz If you are a parent of school-aged children or toddlers approaching the age requirement to begin formal education, then you may be thinking about the best options for you and your family. Depending on where you currently reside in the Western world, you might be contemplating private school, public school, or homeschool. Where you stand on the issue of education depends on a number of factors: socioeconomic status, area of residence, family dynamics, and religion – just to name a few. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we raise or educate our children. Writer Wendy Díaz examines a number of schooling options for Muslim children and what she learned from trying each and every one. |
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| | Hadith “Beware. Every one of you is a shepherd and everyone is answerable with regards to his flock… A man is a guardian over the members of his family and shall be questioned about them. A woman is a guardian over the household of her husband and his children and shall be questioned about them…” (Muslim) |
| |  | Deschooling: What Parents Need to Do to Transition into Homeschooling By Sumayyah Khan Seriously thinking of homeschooling your children? Great! But wait, there is something we parents must do before we begin educating at home. Deschooling yourself – the parent – is a very important process to help you move away from the school mindset when it comes to home education. Deschooling yourself means to let go of your recollection of school and what learning looks like within a school setting. Read more about how our traditional images of “school” can get in the way of homeschooling if those memories dictate to you how your home-learning should be. |
| | |  | Is Homeschooling the Right Choice for My Child with Special Needs? By Miriam Mohamed An advantage of homeschooling is that students can progress according to their own temperament and timetable. But can this non-traditional method be an option for a child with special needs? There are many factors to consider. Learn more from author Miriam Mohamed about the layers of resources that need to be considered and about how her family made their decision to opt for public education for their son Noah. |
| | | Interesting Facts Here are some interesting facts about education in the U.S. - The Education Data Initiative stated that as of 2022, $12,350 is the average annual tuition among the nation’s 22,440 private K-12 schools. Costs for Islamic schools vary, but among the nation’s 5,158 Catholic elementary schools, the average tuition is $4,840.
- According to the latest report on Islamic Schools from the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), there are approximately 235 Islamic schools in the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands combined. This number includes full-time online schools, as well as brick and mortar institutions. Most of them are fairly young, 55 percent have been operational for six years or less and 85 percent for ten years or less.
- ISPU Research Associate Karen Keyworth, noted that “Based on a conservative estimate of 850,000 Muslim children under the age of 18, one can estimate that the percentage of Muslim children attending full-time Islamic schools is, at the very most, 3.8 percent.” That means most Muslim children are attending public school in the U.S. and Canada.
- The National Home Education Research Institute reports that there were 3.7 million homeschool students in 2020-21 in grades K-12 in the U.S (roughly 6-7 percent of school-age children). This percentage also varies by race.
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| | | |  | Storytime with Adam: Thunder Monster Adam tells the story of a time when he and Aneesah are very scared by a night time storm with loud thunder and bright lightning. And how they found comfort in one another. (4:49) |
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| | NEW Adam’s World Online Courses Set the Stage for Summer Learning and Fun! Sound Vision has crafted amazing opportunities for your child to be engaged in learning about Islam and having fun while doing so. Our 2022 Summer Camp offerings bring together artists and teachers who use creative methods to expand knowledge and love of Allah from the safety and convenience of your own home. Classes target children between the ages of 4-12 and start as early as June 4 so don’t delay! Learn more and register online at https://academy.adamsworld.org/. |
| | More Great Options for Summer Learning and FUN! These are top-notch offerings by our amazing host teachers that enhance understanding and love of our deen with the maximum convenience of viewing the videos at a time that works best for your family. Check out these offerings: |
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Our Sound Vision team is in need of assistance on many fronts! When we combine our skills and creative energy there is an amazing amount of work we can accomplish! We have lots of projects in the works and specifically need help with: - Writing articles for our parenting newsletter
- Boosting our presence on social media
- Expanding outreach efforts to attract new students for our online classes
- Reviewing scripts for new Adam’s World videos
- And more!
If you are interested in joining the effort, send your resume and a brief cover letter that identifies your interests and availability to: zahirah@soundvision.com |
| |  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. |
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