Rebecca on Facebook asked:
Hello - I attended one of your sessions on Homeschooling High School a few years ago at Seattle Pacific University. I appreciated so much what you shared!! My son is now in 10th grade and we're considering Running Start (dual enrollment in community college.) But I had remembered that you mentioned Running Start caused problems for your boys and that you didn't think it was such a great option. Can you tell me why and what problems it caused for your boys? Many thanks!
Hi Rebecca,
Here is an article about my experiences: Facing the Community College Fad
You can read the experiences of others in these two article: Stories about Facing The Community College Fad
Lovely Landmines: Community College Experience in Canada
A few years ago, another mother heard me speak on the same topic. She has given me permission to share her experience in a blog post.
Two weeks into our 16-year-old daughter’s first quarter at community college, two pornographic reading assignments were handed out in her required English class. I knew from prior discussions with you that dual enrollment was risky. However, I thought that if we were “selective” in the classes we took, we could avoid the problems you had warned me about. We are looking for alternatives at this time. ~ Linda
My goal is just to encourage parents to see every side of this issue. I'm really glad you are doing your research!
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