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"Beyond the formative effects of reading on the individuals composing society, the fact that they have read the same books gives them experiences and ideas in common. These constitute a kind of shorthand of ideas which helps make communication quicker and more efficient. That is what we mean when we say figuratively of another person, We speak the same language."

—Charles Scribner, Jr.

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Getting Started

Sources for exploring homeschooling

Home Education - magazine available from the Hillsboro Public Library

Home Education Magazine's online Welcome to Homeschooling

Oregon Home Education Network's FAQ page

Practical Homeschooling - magazine available from the Hillsboro Public Library

There are also a wide variety of books exploring home schooling, such as

Homeschooling 101: the essential handbook by Mark Field
The Homeschooling Option: how to decide when it's right for your family by Lisa Rivero
So You're Thinking About Homeschooling: fifteen families show how you can do it! by Lisa Whelchel
The Well-Adjusted Child: the social benefits of homeschooling by Rachel Gathercole

Search for more titles by doing a subject search for "home schooling" on www.wccls.org or ask a librarian for assistance.

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