School Survival


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School Alternatives in Belgium

Homeschooling in Belgium Homeschooling is legal, though there was a case of someone being prosecuted for homeschooling his children. http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2006/jun/06061506.html 1 http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51484 2 http://www.crossroad.to/articles2/006/homeschooling-brussels.htm 3 One of those articles lists something called the CEB which may be similar to the GED in the US: <blockquote>“Our youngest child is also being homeschooled, but she has yet […]

School Alternatives in Australia

Homeschooling Homeschooling is legal in Australia, but the laws depend on the state. Visit these links for more info: -NSW http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/manuals/#homeeducation https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_admin/enrolment/enrolpol/PD20020006.shtml http://www.hea.asn.au/hea/resources/disp_res.asp?id=27&type=4 -TAS http://www.theac.org.au/ -WA http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/homeeducation/ -QLD http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/ -VIC http://www.home-ed.vic.edu.au/ EDIT2 SECTION "Homeschooling" [26-577] Self Tuition for NSW Self-tution students are those that take the HSC courses without having attended school or TAFE in […]

Homeschooling

Homeschooling or homeschool (also called home education or home learning) is the education of children at home, typically by parents or professional tutors, rather than in a public or private school. Although prior to the introduction of compulsory school attendance laws, most childhood education occurred within the family or community, homeschooling in the modern sense […]

Reclaiming Your Time: Balancing School with Mental Health and Personal Growth

Do you ever feel like school is swallowing up your entire existence? Like you're just a cog in a never-ending machine of tests, homework, and expectations? It can be incredibly overwhelming, and you're not alone in feeling this way. Let's talk about reclaiming your time and finding a balance between education, mental health, and personal […]

Why does school make you feel so disrespected?

Hey there, warrior of School Survival, Let's dive deep into the abyss of frustration and indignation that school often throws at you. You're not alone in feeling this way; your anger is valid, and there's nothing wrong with you for feeling disrespected by the system. John Taylor Gatto, a rebel in the world of education, […]

Why Does School Feel Unsafe?

Why does school feel like a place we can never truly belong? It's supposed to be a place of learning, growth, and discovery, but for so many of us, it's a battleground where we struggle to survive each day. John Taylor Gatto, a fierce critic of the education system, once said that the true purpose […]

School Never Gives Me a Break: How To Steal Time for Yourself

Hey there, dear reader. I know you're feeling trapped and suffocated by the never-ending cycle of school. It's like being stuck in a perpetual storm with no shelter in sight. But I want you to know, your feelings are valid. You are not alone, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with you. Many of us have […]

Why don't I like school anymore?

At first, maybe it seemed exciting, the prospect of learning, making friends, and finding your place. But slowly, that excitement fades, and you're left feeling drained, frustrated, and wondering what went wrong. It's like you've stepped into a world where you're expected to conform, to fit into a mold that's not your own. Maybe you […]

Bad Habits Learned At School

I'm sure we've all probably learned at least one useful thing at school, right? But how many of us are aware that we've probably picked up a bunch of really bad habits at school as well? I mean, teachers were always talking about instilling "good study habits" in us and all that, but what if […]

Why Does School Ruin My Mental Health?

Hey there, friend. If you're reading this, chances are you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and maybe even hopeless about the whole school thing. Believe me, I've been there too. It's like being stuck in a maze with no end in sight, constantly battling against a system that just doesn't seem to get you. But here's the […]

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