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Children that are homeschooled on average test 15-25 points higher on standardized testing than public school children. This is partly because everyone learns and grows differently. When you are only responsible for your children you can cater the experience to fit their needs and grow at their pace. We are able to teach in ways that are very outside the box that schools cannot. Field trips and unique experiences can mold our children rather than just sitting in a room. Meeting people and going places rather than reading about them. These are just some of the reasons I have made the choice to homeschool my kids. As parents we all have different backgrounds that give us personal knowledge and experience in some areas but not all. Some things we need to buy extra items or seek out other means to obtain what we need for our kids. Other areas we might be subject matter experts and require less to teach it.
The scholarship has made an impact in us doing so that words cannot express. It has also allowed us to participate in things outside the home to gain necessary socialization and PE experiences that schools have easier access to. I would highly recommend that limits are not placed as that goes against the principles and priorities of what homeschooling is doing. We know what our children need please don’t tie our hands and make it harder to accomplish what we are doing. With the proper support and openness we could help our children to exceed the higher scores they are already accomplishing. Thank you for your support in getting this program started and keeping in the proper third party administration. They have done well by us this year and will only improve in time.
Jennifer ha apoyado: Protect Education Freedom.My four scholarship students' education has been transformed by this scholarship. We need to retain the prerogative to choose how funds are best spent for their education. Two of them are very successful athletes and their training is expensive. One is a budding scientist or engineer, and the amazing opportunities afforded this year have really helped him. One is a beginning musician and artist, and being able to take classes in music, dance, and art have been so important for his development. We need to customize each child's education to fit him or her. Not serious limitations that deny their unique needs.
Ellinor ha apoyado: Protect Education Freedom.This scholarship has been so amazing for my children we finally have access to all the materials we need! My kids are able to take classes that we've never been able to afford otherwise. Being able to give your kids the basics like guitar, piano and tumbling classes is a great opportunity and I'd hate to see it limited due to caps on funding and teacher restrictions! Please give this program the chance to grow without major changes!
Alyson ha apoyado: Protect Education Freedom.The beautiful thing about homeschooling is that it is not a traditional classroom. Children’s needs can be met and their interests stoked. This means that funds and educational decisions are not allocated in the same way as public school. Forcing restrictions on categories for spent funds undermines much of the value of the scholarship program. Moving the program under the arm of the USBE forces a public school paradigm on a program that seeks to find new and unique ways to support children in their educational journey. I greatly fear that these two changes will undermine the value of the program and turn it into a useless mirror of the public school program already in place.
Alexis ha apoyado: Protect Education Freedom.The whole point of UFA is to allow flexibility in teaching our children. The changes introduced in this bill would take a lot of that freedom away. It would in effect de-legitimize many career paths deemed “extracurricular” or “physical education” related as well as limit exploration into specialized or non core subjects. Many of the core subjects are cheaper to provide curriculum for but providing quality experiences for our children means we need the trust of our lawmakers to decide how best to use those funds.
Cynthia ha apoyado: Protect Education Freedom.The changes t on this bill would cause devastating effects on my children who finally are getting the chance to take classes they have always dreamed of.
Karen ha apoyado: Protect Education Freedom.Having the freedom to choose how my children's educations grows allows them to start building interests in careers they actually want to pursue in their lives so that once they are old enough they get to immediately start the career they want instead of being lost because all they know so far is how to listen to a teacher and sit at a desk.
Desirae ha apoyado: Protect Education Freedom.When you account for the amount and variety of funding allotted to public schooled children for physical education - equipment, space, instruction, practices, games, tournaments, transport to all of these, jerseys/uniforms, etc - and then you consider that this would be limited or banned for homeschooled children, the difference between them is absurd. Public schooled children have team sports built into their lives, and the same opportunities should be granted toward children who, usually of necessity for their educational progress, learn from home.
Patrice ha apoyado: Protect Education Freedom.This scholarship has been a direct answer to prayer. I have chosen to homeschool for many many reasons but one of which is the fact that my children go with their dad every other weekend and a day during the week. That means any extracurriculars they are a part of goes on my days I have them. Their dad does not allow anything to take place during his parent time. This is common for divorced women in Utah. If my children are in full time school and a part of after school extracurriculars, we don’t get to have much time together. This opportunity to homeschool has cultivated so much beauty in our home being able to homeschool and nurture their minds and education and helping them flourish and thrive. My ex also does not pay for any portion of any extracurriculars. Nor child support, medical or dental. We have 4 children. This financial burden is heavy. In our divorce class provided by the state, it urges parents to get their children involved in extracurriculars and in the community, to help them foster good friendships, as divorce on a family is extremely difficult, these things help to build their confidence and self esteem, helps them explore their interests and create hobbies. A crucial aspect of education is joy. A child who can find joy in their education and school environment will succeed and thrive far beyond a child who finds little joy in the process. These funds have allowed me as the mother and teacher of my children to include many different aspects of learning and we all find incredible joy in doing so. My daughter has had severe separation anxiety since our divorce when she was 2. She had a speech delay and was at the bottom of the class in both her kindergarten and first grade classes. She struggled to learn. To read or write or spell. Her anxiety was so high and studies show it’s near impossible to learn when your nervous system is stuck in fight or flight. As soon as we made the switch to homeschool, she graduated speech therapy within 4 months! Her therapist said it was the fastest graduation she has ever witnessed. Her reading began to skyrocket, her writing and spelling came with it. Her confidence soared. She gets to wake up in her home and be with her mom and sisters as we learn together on the couch in front of the fire in a gentle and loving environment. We get to choose books and topics that interest her and light her up. She absolutely loves homeschool as do her 2 other sisters. This environment and the resources we are able to take advantage of with this scholarship has made all the difference. A true Godsend for our family and our unique dynamics. The one gift every parent wishes they can give to their child is confidence. When a child is confident, they are willing to stand out, willing to do the right thing when opposition arises. They have grit and determination, resilience and courage. When a mother is able to be in control of their education and opportunities for their growth, in a one on one environment, kids skyrocket to their full potential. They thrive and grow in ways that are not possible in a school setting and when there are extra funds to enhance the experience, these kids are limitless in their potential. What a gift this scholarship is. If the Mothers hands are tied im having the discernment in how they use the funds, we are limiting the child’s growth. Whole child learning isn’t just in the core curriculum. Whole child growth is when a child develops in mental and emotional maturity, when they overcome fears through experiencing a challenge, when they work hard on a craft, dedication, sacrifice and commitment, these are all skills that will further their success on an academic level and ensure they are valuable contributors to society. We’re on the right track with education choice. Please continue to allow the mother and the keeper of the home to determine what will assist her child in thriving. Beyond gratitude for this opportunity. Thank you for all who are involved!
Katee ha apoyado: Protect Education Freedom.Though our income has substantially decreased in the last year and we have struggled, this scholarship has allowed our sons education not to suffer because of that! We have appreciated the ability to customize his academic and educational experiences all because of this scholarship. The proposed changes impede our ability to do just that.
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