Cicero Notebook
A collection of articles, posts, and other resources to help homeschoolers, worldschoolers, and other families navigate their learning journeys.
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How Homeschooling is the Ultimate College Hack
How Homeschooling is the Ultimate College Hack In an era where college admissions feel like a game with no rules, homeschooling can be a powerful
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Why Take a Debate Class?
Debating teaches not only confidence and public speaking skills but also critical thinking, observation, researching, and problem-solving skills. Arguments are acrobatics for the mind. They
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AP Courses v Dual Enrollment
One challenge for homeschoolers and worldschoolers is building a viable transcript. Although there are many educational options for homeschoolers that provide accredited courses and a
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What is Project Based Learning?
Project-Based Learning, or PBL, is a method of learning where a student designs, develops, and constructs hands-on solutions to problems. Some trace its beginnings back
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Learning Loss and High-Dosage Tutoring
The best data is finally out and pandemic learning loss is staggering. In both reading and math scores, students who perform below grade level rose
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How a Smart Study Plan Supports an Independent Learner
Embarking on the journey of independent learning requires more than just textbooks and notes. A robust study plan is a compass guiding students through the