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Home Education is taking the country by storm
Home Education is taking the country by storm by: Jessica Parnell As more and more parents are turning to home education as their chosen mode for educating their children, museums, fine arts centers, and businesses are realizing the need to cater programs to home education. In fact, with the growth and development of technology, home education is taking [...]
Bridgeway Academy Announces Winner of the Annual Christmas Card Design Contest!
Bridgeway Academy is proud to announce the winner of the annual Christmas Card Design Contest! Every year, Bridgeway Academy invites homeschool students to submit original artwork that expresses a theme. This year’s contest theme was ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas.’ 12 students submitted original artwork, and after several days of voting, Texas 3rd grader Anthony Willis was selected [...]
Homeschooling History:New Informative Homeschooling Article
Bridgeway Academy is excited to announce the release of ‘Trends in Education: Schools From Greeks to American Homeschooling, an informative article that explores the history of education from ancient Greece to the growing trend of home education in the United States today. The article begins by exploring Alexander the Great, who was tutored by Aristotle, and [...]
2011 Bridgeway Academy Valedictorian Dances Off To College
Bridgeway- June 2011 2011 Bridgeway Academy Valedictorian Dances Off To College Bridgeway Academy is pleased to announce our 2011 valedictorian, Juvanne Dartnall from Costa Mesa, CA. In addition to having the highest GPA for those Bridgeway Academy students who attended the high school graduation ceremony, Juvanne is a passionate ballet dancer who performs in several ballets a year. (We [...]
Homeschooling and National School Choice Week
Although homeschooling has long been a parent’s choice in education, January 23, 2011 marks the beginning of the first ever National School Choice Week in America. If you are considering homeschooling, you have likely experienced the realities of our failing public school systems. Over the last 30 years, we’ve doubled the amount of money spent per pupil, [...]
General Homeschooling News
up-to-date articles on important homeschool issues
5 Dangerous Trends in Education
Fri, Aug 20, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDTClick above to register It is no secret that the education system in America is failing. With dropout rates at a shocking high and international rankings at an all time low, parents are realizing the need to take control of their child’s education. And there is no better time to get started! Learn more by joining [...]
Support our Soldiers
Did you know that nearly one million members of our military are parents? This means that there are at least one million children in our country who face the uncertainty that comes with having a mom or dad away at war. And there are countless men and women in our country today who face the challenges [...]
Study Reveals Homeschool Students Score 37 Points Higher on Standardized Achievement Tests
August 11, 2009A newly released study from the Home School Legal Defense Association shows that not only do homeschoolers incur expenses only 5 percent of what public schools spend on each student; they score nearly 40 points higher on standardized achievement tests. “These results validate the dedication of thousands of homeschool parents who are giving their children the [...]
Advocates of Homeschooling Closely Watch Missouri Divorce Case
July 28, 2009A divorce case out of St. Charles County is getting swept up in a debate over homeschooling because a judge could decide whether a mother can still educate her two teenagers at home. Lisa Payne-Naeger and her husband, Jeff, are divorcing. She has been homeschooling the couple’s 16-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter for several years. Jeff [...]
NASCAR’s Youngest Superstar is a Homeschooler
July 1, 2009Joey Logano, who broke NASCAR records this weekend as the youngest rookie to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup race, is a homeschooler. Although 19-year-old Logano’s name has been splashed across sports pages after winning the race, many reports do not mention that he has been homeschooled since the fourth grade by his parents, Tom and Debbie [...]
Bridgeway Academy General News
the latest Bridgeway Academy happenings
Class of 2011 Graduates – Bridgeway Academy
June 4, 2011 – ALLENTOWN, PA — Bridgeway Academy proudly recognized the accomplishments of the 2011 graduating class at commencement exercises on Saturday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Wesleyan Church, Allentown. Graduates from across the country joined local Bridgeway Academy students to mark this important milestone. Scott Ott, political satirist and co-host of [...]
Bridgeway Ignites Passion
“I am so excited to start Bridgeway this fall!! My old high school closed and I am so happy that I have Bridgeway!! I am actually excited to start the school year!!” Miss Harris a new student.
Bridgeway Drivers Ed
Bridgeway Homeschool Academy now offers drivers ed as part of its online options for students and adults. Visit http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/resources/drivers-license-school/ and take a look at the state by state drivers ed training available for all ages.
Annual Bridgeway Academy Christmas Card Contest
The Annual Bridgeway Academy Christmas Card Contest! All students are invited to submit entries. Entries must be emailed or postmarked by November 18th.New This Year! YOU WILL BE THE JUDGE! You decide what artwork should be featured on Bridgeway Academy’s Christmas Postcard! Bridgeway Christmas Contest 334 Second ST. Catasauqua, PA 18032 It’s here again! The Annual Bridgeway Academy Christmas Card Contest! All students are invited to submit entries. Entries must be emailed or postmarked by November 18th. Enter now to win the opportunity to [...]
Bridgeway Homeschool Academy Offers Complete Online High School Program
July 30, 2009In response to the ever-changing needs of today’s tech-savvy high school students, Bridgeway Academy announces the addition of a complete online high school program to their broad spectrum of educational offerings. “The digital era has had a tremendous effect on the way students process information,” said Jessica Parnell, Principal of Bridgeway Academy. “At Bridgeway Academy, we [...]
Bridgeway Voice Newsletter Archives
selected samples from our Bridgeway Voice newsletter
Bridgeway Voice – November 15, 2009
In this week’s edition of Bridgeway Voice Teach Kids to Make Wise Decisions K’NEX Contest Busy Homeschoolers Survival Guide Homeschool Blog Awards Teach Kids to Make Wise Decisions Look for ways to coach your children to make their own decisions or to think about how decisions should be made. You may even want to encourage cooperative decision-making when a child comes [...]
Bridgeway Voice – November 9, 2009
In this week’s edition of Bridgeway Voice Homeschool Support Groups – Project Ideas Money Management for Kids – Teaching Them to Wait Weekday Meal Ideas Homeschool Tip: Making Spelling Fun Homeschool Support Groups – Project Ideas from Jessica’s blog Each year our local homeschool groups host three major events: A homeschool Science fair A homeschool Social Studies fair A homeschool International fair The science [...]
Bridgeway Voice – October 25, 2009
In this week’s edition of Bridgeway Voice Fostering an Attitude of Gratitude in our Kids H1N1: Facts from the CDC Young Writers and Artists Contest Homeschool Tip: The Power of Directions The Gratefulness Principle Gratitude increases closeness in relationships. As you parent your children, look for opportunities to take advantage of gratefulness to draw closer to your kids. [...]
Bridgeway Voice – September 13, 2009
In this week’s edition of Bridgeway Voice Mom and Homeschool Teacher: Two Hats or One? Learn Quick Tips to Make Fitness Fun Financial Set-Backs Can Be Re-Awakenings Tips to Save Serious Cash at the Grocery Store Mom and Homeschool Teacher: Two Hats or One? From Jessica’s Blog A reader recently asked me how to handle acting as both mother and [...]
Bridgeway Voice – August 23, 2009
In this week’s edition of Bridgeway Voice Understand Why We Get Angry - Spot Behavior Patterns and Learn How to Deal Stressed Out? Try Hands-On Stress Relief Homeschool Tip: An Invaluable Resource for High School Students Understanding Why We Get Angry One of the helpful steps in equipping children to control their anger is to recognize four causes of anger. After [...]
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Check our Resources for more Homeschool Articles2008 Bridgeway Homeschool Academy Christmas Card Design Contest
2008 years. The Annual Bridgeway Academy Christmas Card Contest! All students are invited to submit entries. Entries must be emailed or postmarked by Monday, Dec. 10. Give your budding artist the opportunity to showcase his or her designs through Bridgeway Academy’s new Christmas Card Design Contest! This year, Bridgeway Academy is hosting this contest to [...]
New Homeschool Website
Welcome to our new Website. We are excited about our new look and easier navigation. Because we are the oldest homeschool academy on the Internet, we have collected valuable resources that our families find to be an incredible help. ? As a result, we will continue to provide access to our old site for a [...]
Bridgeway Events and Meetings
local events in the Lehigh Valley area
Homeschooling and National School Choice Week
Although homeschooling has long been a parent’s choice in education, January 23, 2011 marks the beginning of the first ever National School Choice Week in America. If you are considering homeschooling, you have likely experienced the realities of our failing public school systems. Over the last 30 years, we’ve doubled the amount of money spent per pupil, [...]
Waiting for Superman
“Waiting for Superman” is a new movie about education. Find out more about the downward trend in education and how the face of education is changing. Jessica Parnell an advocate for better education in America will present the disturbing realities regarding education in America. The “Waiting for Superman” movie is just part of the story. Find out [...]
Webinar Dates
Dates for “5 Most Dangerous Trends in Education” Webinar You will be presented with actual statistics on the state of education in America. The “Waiting for Superman” movie is just part of the story. Find out more about the problems facing Education in America and learn what you can do to avoid the pitfalls. Click [...]
5 Dangerous Trends in Education
Fri, Aug 20, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDTClick above to register It is no secret that the education system in America is failing. With dropout rates at a shocking high and international rankings at an all time low, parents are realizing the need to take control of their child’s education. And there is no better time to get started! Learn more by joining [...]
Join Us For a Free Homeschool Info Session
Schedule your event, call Cara (610)266-9016 ext.115 or 120 for more details.Character development, freedom to instill morals and values, family time, flexibility… There are many reasons why parents choose to homeschool their children. Perhaps you’ve been wondering if homeschooling is right for your family. Most likely, you have some questions. How do I begin? What do I need to know? What about state laws? Get the answers you’re looking [...]
