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On-site Group Testing Safeguards
The requirement for home schoolers to complete end-of-the testing, Covid 19 notwithstanding, has not changed. While many families have chosen to test remotely, other families have decided to have their students test “on-site” in a group setting. If that’s your preference, you may be wondering what kind of safeguards should be in place? We’ve asked…
You’re the Decision Maker
If you were asked, “What will you teach this morning,” you might answer something like, “Math, spelling, vocabulary, penmanship, and reading. That answer is a start, but math, spelling, vocabulary, penmanship are simply content areas. What specifically are you going to teach this morning? In other words, what part of the above content are you…
