by Jennifer | Jul 16, 2026 | Co-op, Mentoring
It’s summer, and if you lead a homeschool co-op, you’re probably choosing, ordering, and printing next year’s curriculum. It’s a lot. And once it’s done, it’s time to celebrate. But here’s what 22 years of co-op mentoring has...
by Jennifer | Jul 10, 2026 | Co-op, Curriculum
Language arts might be the subject co-ops were made for. Writing improves fastest with real readers. Literature discussions need more voices than one kitchen table can offer. And theater — theater is where co-ops shine brightest. Working together on a production as...
by Jennifer | Jul 2, 2026 | Co-op, Curriculum, Mentoring
Does your co-op have a science program? Science causes homeschoolers more anxiety than almost any other subject — especially at the high school level. Most colleges require 2–3 years of science, including at least one lab course. Lab equipment is expensive, and...
by Jennifer | Jun 29, 2026 | Co-op, Curriculum
In 2026, America celebrates an extraordinary milestone—250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across the country, schools, museums, historical societies, and communities are commemorating this historic anniversary. For homeschool co-ops,...
by Jennifer | Apr 30, 2026 | Co-op, Leading, Mentoring
How is the teaching in your school this year? Are students engaged? Are they genuinely excited to walk into class each week? Do your mentors leave feeling like something meaningful happened — or do they drag themselves home wondering why it felt so hard? If any of...
by Genevieve Arnold | Mar 30, 2026 | Co-op
There is a particular kind of time distortion that happens near the end of a co-op year.If you’ve ever wondered how to end a homeschool co-op year well, you’ve probably felt it. The year ends like that. One moment you are confidently beginning in September with...
