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| © Laurie Block Spigel 2005 – 2013 |
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Not just for homeschoolers, all families can benefit from the resources offered here! Books and resources are recommended that can assist with homework problems or help a motivated child excel beyond the limits of school. Fun, free family activities are listed, organized by subject and location. All questions on education and parenting are freely answered - see Ask Laurie. Read what people are saying about this website and about Laurie as a teacher.
Events etc. 
- Friday 10 May to Saturday 15 June: Harborlore Festival all around Brooklyn. Dance, music, and storytelling events, all FREE.
Don't miss the first Alternative Education Conference in the NYC area! AERO Conferences are known for quality and quantity - four days packed with fascinating speakers and workshops. Last year in Portland their keynote speaker was Sir Ken Robinson (you can see a part of that talk at educationrevolution.org.) This year keynote talks are by: Alfie Kohn (author and expert on human behavior, education and parenting), Peter Gray (columnist of "Freedom to Learn" in Psychology Today and author of Free to Learn ), and the founder and teens of North Star, a homeschool learning center in western Massachusetts that is, in my opinion, a vision of the future.
This year the AERO Conference will focus on homeschooling more than in any past year. Workshops and speakers include: Wendy Raver (history teacher and homeschooling parent), Pat Montgomery (founder of Clonlara Home Based Education Program), Peter Bergson (founder of the pioneering homeschool center in PA, Open Connections), a panel of homeschool resource people from the NYC area to answer your questions (hosted by Laurie), and Laurie's own presentation..
Register now! (Note: If you are a member of NYCHEA.org or HomeschoolNewYork, you are eligible for a discount through that group.)
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  Laurie Block Spigel is a home educator who has lectured and written articles on education, parenting, and raising a family in New York City. The daughter of university professors, she has had the good fortune to meet many educators in her life, including award-winning professors and Disney Teachers-of-the-Year, whom she has relentlessly questioned.
As a long-standing member of NYCHEA and a veteran homeschooler, Laurie has been interviewed on public radio, public television, by the New York Times, and by Le Point Magazine. Laurie also teaches poetry and creative writing to children. She created this website in honor of the children and this beautiful city we call New York.
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| "Hi there! I’m new to your site, but I loved seeing all the resources you have compiled and shared! Thank you!" |
– Katie (homeschooling mom)
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"My name is Santina and I am a Science teacher for some wonderful students at Craft Central Schools in Virginia . We are currently studying Astronomy and I just wanted to let you know that we have been using your page of Science Resources. It's been so helpful for our project in class. My students just absolutely loved your site!"
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"Thank you for sharing these links to home school parents. I am really pleased about the number of links in addition to the great content available on Math & Economics Resources. Such a big help for a busy single dad like me. I'd usually spend hours online looking for a good resource until I discovered your website. It was a breeze going through your page – you really did a good job here. Now your site is just a click away from my bookmark." |
– Jacob (homeschooling dad)
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"Hey Laurie,
I just wanted to thank you for your Limitless!!! supply of web sites and info. I had been playing ' fill in the gaps' when I realized that there were some topics that should have been covered in school before I started homeschooling Nickolas, yet were never addressed! Your resources have been invaluable to us.
You should receive the "Home schooling-God-Bless-You-What-Would-We-Do-Without-You" award!
Thanks again!" |
– Annette (homeschooling mom)
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"I wanted to thank you for your reassuring and informative website on homeschooling. I share your opinions, which were on your personal information page, about how you believe family time is important and that there is so much time wasted in public education.
I am moving to NYC in a couple of months, and when I read the homeschooling requirements in NY, I thought to myself, 'There's no way I can do this.' I panicked, thinking of how dreadful this move was going to be for my 12-year-old son, who would have to change schools in addition to moving to a new city. But after reading your website, which explained the requirements and gave tips on how to get started, I know I can do it, and I believe that there is no better city to be in for home schooling than New York City. Your advice has completely changed my feelings about homeschooling, and I now see the potential for the experience to enrich not just my son's life, but my own! Thank you so much!" |
– Ronda Bumgardner, Dallas, Texas
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"We are doing homeschooling this year (our first year), and the information you provide on your web is wonderful, and has been extremely helpful. Thanks." |
– Guy Farber, homeschooling parent
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"Thanks for your great site. I have found a lot of important info there." |
– Nadezhda, homeschooling parent
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"I just wanted to thank you for such a thorough site. Without your site I would have been at a loss as to how to begin my homeschooling journey! Thank you for all the samples you provide and the loads of information. I went to the Homeschooling office and hand delivered my LOI, within five days I received my IHIP forms. We're homeschooling for a week now, and all is going very well. My entire family thanks you!!" |
– New homeschooling parent
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"You should win an award for the most comprehensive home school website... there is so much to explore on there and I'm thoroughly enjoying it... getting lots of new ideas. A great service to the homeschooling community. Many thanks!!! " |
– Homeschooling parent
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"You are a lifesaver! This is an awesome site. Everything is
easy. You have the right questions with the correct answers.
I have looked at many sites for help but your site wins hands
down!
I have been looking for a sample of the IHIP but was unable to
find one until now. Thank you very much. It is so
appreciated! |
– Grateful parent
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"I think your website is great. I shall definitely add it to my favorites!" |
– Donny Sahusilawani, homeschooling parent
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"Full of information for those who are homeschooling or considering taking their child from school." |
– Valerie Fitzenreiter, author of The Unprocessed Child: Living without School
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"What a great resource for all families." |
– Holly Nedelka, Director, Child's Play
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"What a great resource!"
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– Isaac Graves, Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO)
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| "Such a treasure and gift to the homeschooling community." |
– Jennifer Dees, homeschooling parent, on chialist. Read the complete posting
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| Read some testimonials from parents, educators, and students about Laurie's teaching |
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