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Cool Homseschooling
Articles and links for homeschoolers, including tips on getting started, lesson
plans, study materials, support groups, and legal resources.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education: Charter Schools
Charter schools are self-managed public schools that are approved by the
Department of Education. They operate free from many educational mandates,
except for those concerning nondiscrimination, health and safety, and
accountability.
Pennsylvania Department of Education: Pre K-12 Education
This section of the Department of Education website contains information for
parents, students, teachers, school board members, school administrators, and
citizens interested in learning about Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools. Includes
assessment test results, and school profiles.
Pennsylvania Department of Education: Home Education
Requirements, forms and other information for homeschoolers.
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