8/5/2023 0 Comments Reviews of discovery k12![]() ![]() They promise that for a low monthly fee, you can have everything you need to homeschool or that for a monthly fee they can enrich your homeschool through digital learning. In the last several years, these programs have come to dominate the homeschool conversation and scene. Plus you likely see ads for math and individual learning programs such as Adventure Academy, Elephant Learning, IXL, ABC Mouse, and others. You probably also see ads for K-12, Connections, and other programs typically provided as part of online charter schools. Time4Learning, Acellus/Power Homeschool, Mia Academy, Calvert Homeschool, Monarch… and the list goes on. If you’re new to homeschooling, there’s a good chance you’re being bombarded with them too. My social media and search feeds are bombarded with ads for really bad homeschooling programs and well-meaning homeschoolers recommending those programs. If you need help with homeschooling, especially with planning high school with college acceptance in mind, you can find me there. I’m busy running things over at Simplify Homeschool. Mushroom and BalletBoy are working their way through homeschooling high school with some live online courses, some dual enrollment at a local community college, and some courses at home. Psst… I know I’m not around here very often. And if you really want to see the “research” maybe go read the excellently thorough investigative piece at OneZero, the journalist arm of Medium. Update 2020: Because this post continues to receive a ton of attention, I have written an addendum to it. Update and original post are still below. Acellus does not respect you or your kids. The founder of Acellus accused homeschoolers of being cheaters, removed access to coursework and records without notice, and set up a new business in a blatant cash grab. Update 2023: I have been a hater of Acellus for years, but even I was surprised to see the turn of events in the last week. ![]()
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