Year in Review: Phoenix homeschooling heroes

Sharing good news is a great way to end the year.  Four Phoenix area homeschoolers have been nominated to the America Inspired contest that is sponsored by Examiner.com.  The goal of the contest is to find people who have done amazing things in these five categories: Leadership Sacrifice Passion Overcoming Adversity Outstanding Youth Nominations were [...]

Challenges of providing homeschool services with a non-profit resource center

At the turn of the 21st century, homeschool materials and resources were starting to have a significant place in the educational marketplace, but there were very few places, and none in Arizona, for a homeschooler to find information in one place.  Karen Borg and a small handful of others dreamed of a one-stop location that [...]

Covenant Home School Resource Center: Measuring Karen Borg’s leadership impact

As a principal of a tiny Christian school in Phoenix, Arizona, Karen Borg personally knew the needs of families wanting a quality education for their children.  Many families were homeschoolers and embraced the freedom of home education.  When the school closed in 2001, Karen became the foundress of Covenant Home School Resource Center, a fitting next [...]

Karen Borg: Ignited by love of teaching and passion for homeschooling families

A homeschool connection has been part of Karen Borg’s DNA since before her children were born.  Her church, Reformed Presbyterian in Phoenix, decided to start a small Christian school for their members in the late 70s.  She began volunteering with the school right after her first child was born for the 1979-1980 school year.  Even [...]

Can a homeschool mom test her own kids at home with IOWA or Stanford test?

At the end of the school year, many homeschool parents begin thinking about standardized tests for their students.  Since these are not required for Arizona homeschoolers, the choice to test is optional.  Often, families want the information as a benchmark, a measure of progress, or to quell the doubts of family members about the value [...]

Homeschool 101 Testing: Are you wondering about tests for homeschooling?

Did you know that homeschoolers are not required to do achievement tests in Arizona? Did you know that some testing can help you get nearly FREE college credit? Do you know what your students will need to prepare for the college entrance tests? The ABC’s of Testing Workshop for Homeschoolers will answer your questions and provide [...]

Here’s a great homeschool art project to cap off the summer

The summer has gone by much too quickly, and many homschool families have already started the new school year.  Here is a great way to have a fun activity to cap off the vacation months and celebrate the start of another year of homeschooling.  Angie Platten is a very creative artist who has been working [...]

Homeschool 101 Curriculum: Where can I find deeply discounted materials? 50% off sale July 13-14

via Homeschool 101 Curriculum: Where can I find deeply discounted materials? 50% off sale July 13-14. Homeschoolers love books and they love discounted prices on curriculum even more!  Here is a wonderful opportunity to get homeschool materials at great bargain prices! Covenant Home School Resource Center is having a HUGE Pre-Convention Booksale on all books [...]

June Iowa testing is available for Phoenix homeschoolers

Homeschooling parents:  You have worked hard this year to prepare lesson plans, instruct your children and nurture them along in numerous academic and enrichment pursuits.  Now, you may be wondering how to tell if you have made any progress, or what your students have actually learned. A standardized test may be one tool that you [...]

Spring homeschool curriculum sale has 50% off used children’s books

For many homeschoolers, April becomes decision time for many aspects of the homeschooling plan for the coming year. * Will we homeschool next year (either as beginners or those continuing) * What curriculum will best meet our needs at this point in time? * How can we make use of good sales that will be [...]