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How One Teen Left School to Pursue a Real Education.

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Shauna Reisewitz — 2 Comments

I wanted to share a post I came across about how one girl persuaded her family to let her leave school, and take control of her own learning. If you are a teen or know a teen who might want…

Posted in Alternatives, Independednt Studies programs, Opt-Out

Accreditation-not as important as people think.

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Shauna Reisewitz — 2 Comments

This post was originally written before Pacific Sands Academy offered an accerdited option. It has been edited to reflect Pacific Sands Academy’s current offerings. Many people worry about accreditation of their potential schools. Is your school accredited? It’s a common…

Posted in Alternatives, Homeschooling, Independednt Studies programs

Teens: Give Up the Boredom and Join Us! – Scholarship Opportunity

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Shauna Reisewitz — Leave a comment

Are you a teen looking for something different for your education? Do you want to leave the boredom and drudgery of your school? Do you long to spend your time pursuing what you love? Do you believe there’s more to…

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Posted in Alternatives, Drop-Out, Independednt Studies programs, Opt-Out

5 Reasons to Let Your Teen Quit School and A Few Educational Alternatives to Consider

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Shauna Reisewitz — 3 Comments

(Photo Credit: High School: Poor Unhappy Test Results Post Card by prophoto Make postcard designs on zazzle.com) You love, or know, or are an unhappy teen in school. Are you the unhappy teen? For the purpose of this blog, I’ll…

Posted in Alternatives, Drop-Out, Homeschooling, Independednt Studies programs, Opt-Out, Unschooling