My Library DV is a broadband service that local libraries can subscribe to for their patrons. All you need to get free movies is a library account in good standing and high speed internet access. This is a great service for getting movies in a hurry and without having to get in the car and go to the library. If you are in need of immediate access to a video, you do not need to wait for another patron to return it or for your library to acquire it on inter library loan as is often the case with popular titles. (more…)

Christopher Dawson, a teacher and IT administrator for Athol, MA High School and regular contributor of ZDNet, has an interesting take on a story about a small group of homeschoolers selling freshly-roasted coffee to learn about business development, marketing, and accounting.

Dawson tells his readers: “Homeschooling isn’t for everyone, but their original motivation of providing hands-on, practical, experience-based lessons to kids really should be.”

Read more at Homeschooling + marketing = great coffee?

You don’t need to rely on a future preschool teacher or the television set to teach your child literacy. Proactive parents can do quite a bit for their children at a very young age to set the stage for early reading and lifelong success at school. A child who feels successful has confidence, and as we all know, one who struggles with failure will often times develop poor coping skills and very low self-esteem. Don’t wait until your child is formally enrolled to start thinking about literacy. Start now. There are 10 very simple things parents can do with their toddlers that will ensure future success at school. (more…)

In Montgomery Alabama:

Serennah Harding, age 16, a Huntingdon senior and biology major focusing on pre-med studies, and Heath Harding, age 11, a freshman at Huntingdon College interested in becoming a movie director someday, were both in College by the age of 12—as were their 2 older siblings.

(Image provided by Huntingdon College Office of Communications.)

The following video not only highlights the accomplishments of Heath Harding, but also sheds some light on the positive impact of homeschooling gifted children. His mother, Mona Lisa, has successfully prepared Heath and his three older sisters for college by age twelve. She continues to home school his four younger siblings.

CNN Video: College by 12.

If you would like to read more about the Harding family and their success, visit Harding Family Page.