School to Homeschool

We didn't make education better—we made it more complicated. In this episode, I compare modern textbooks to books from 1877 and explain why kids are struggling with math, grammar, and learning today—and how simpler, classical methods may be the answer.
The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America by Charlotte Iserbyt ONLINE FREE
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What if learning disabilities aren't permanent? In this powerful conversation, educational therapist Lorraine Driscoll explains why IEPs, tutoring, and medication often miss the real problem — and how the brain can actually change. We talk neuroplasticity, sensory integration, labels, homeschooling, and the hidden reasons kids struggle with reading, focus, and self-regulation. This episode will completely change how you see your child's potential.
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We were told cursive was outdated. But the science says otherwise. In this episode, I make the research-backed case for why cursive isn't about pretty handwriting—it's about building better brains, stronger readers, and more focused learners. If you homeschool or are questioning the modern school model, this one might change how you think about writing forever.
Brain Research:
The Effects of Handwriting Experience on Literacy Learning
The Importance of Cursive Handwriting Over Typewriting for Learning in the Classroom: A High-Density EEG Study of 12-Year-Old Children and Young Adults
Why Does Writing by Hand Promote Better and Faster Learning?
The Effects of Handwriting Experience on Literacy Learning
Promoting Handwriting Fluency for Preschool and Elementary-Age Students: Meta-Analysis and Meta-Synthesis of Research From 2000 to 2020
Beyond the Loops: The Scientific Case for Cursive Handwriting in Supporting Dysgraphia and Letter Reversals
Teaching of cursive writing in the first year of primary school: Effect on reading and writing skills
Connecting Writing to the Brain, Literacy, and Technology
Cursive Resources:
The Good and the Beautiful Cursive Curriculum
Links for Vintage Books including Spencerian Cursive for Purchase or Free Download
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Grammar doesn't have to be boring or confidence-crushing. Janae Daniels talks with literacy expert Patti McGee about teaching grammar and writing in a way that actually works—especially for homeschoolers, reluctant writers, and kids transitioning out of public school.
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https://pattymcgee.org/
Not Your Granny's Grammar by Patty McGee
Writer's Workshop Made Simple by Patty McGee
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Have you lost sight of your vision for homeschooling? It's time to reset and refocus!
New to homeschooling and need to DESCHOOL? Check out this episode!
Start HERE: Episode 92 or HERE: Episode 1
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