Summary: Education Options for Your Child

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In case you haven't kept up with the update on my new jobs in Allendale, I am currently investing in three different educational systems:

• We homeschool our own children.
• I teach two classes at a private school (albeit a non-religious school).
• I work for the public school system as a tutor and a coach.

As you can see, I think there is value in different types of education.

Last year, we had a series about different options for educating our children. For those readers who are in the midst of evaluating their options, I hope this series can help.

Remember, there are two main issues to consider. The first is the basic need to educate the child, not just filling him with facts, but to give him the desire and tools to think and learn.

The second issue is that regardless of which option is chosen, we need to redeem education, to focus on how God can be glorified in our lives and the lives of our children.

Any choice we make can be made with fear or with faith. The method is not nearly as important as the motive.

Here are links to last year's posts:

1. Introduction
2. Quick Comparison
3. Home School -- Part 1 and Part 2
4. Private School -- Part 1 and Part 2
5. Public School -- Part 1 and Part 2
6. Response to "A Case for Homeschooling"

Let me know if you have any other comments or questions about these.


Related Links:

• The Gospel, Christian Parenting & Schooling Options (from Logan Gentry) 
• Does Deuteronomy 6 Mandate Homeschooling? (from The Cripplegate)
• Patrick Henry and Allendale:  More Alike Than Different?   
• Homeschool vs Public School: A Few Thoughts  
• 2 Thought-Provoking Videos about Education   
• Homeschool Families: Myths and Lies