Safiel
March 14th, 2009, 5:21 pm
I would like to give kudos to the Governor of Florida for issuing a proclamation declaring March 30 to April 6 Home Education Week. While I have my differences with Governor Charlie Crist, I most heartedily am glad to see this particular proclamation, which reads in part:
“WHEREAS, over two decades of studies indicate most children who are home educated exhibit self-confidence, good citizenship, exceptional academic test scores, higher than average college attendance and success and many have proven devotion to their country by faithfully serving in the armed forces of the United states;” and
“WHEREAS, from the earliest days of our nation, there have been some prominent Americans who were home educated including George Washington, John Quincy Adams, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Booker T. Washington, Helen Keller, and Sandra Day O’Connor.”
When I find the entire text, I may paste more, even the entire thing if it is not too lengthy.
“WHEREAS, over two decades of studies indicate most children who are home educated exhibit self-confidence, good citizenship, exceptional academic test scores, higher than average college attendance and success and many have proven devotion to their country by faithfully serving in the armed forces of the United states;” and
“WHEREAS, from the earliest days of our nation, there have been some prominent Americans who were home educated including George Washington, John Quincy Adams, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Booker T. Washington, Helen Keller, and Sandra Day O’Connor.”
When I find the entire text, I may paste more, even the entire thing if it is not too lengthy.