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Say Cheese! Some States Put Drivers’ License Photos in Facial Recognition Database for Law Enforcement Use

June 18, 2013 at 2:11pm

In reply to okieqt.

Morgue shot! haha My husband definitely looks like a convict. Yes – it was very hard for me to not smile RD – I pretended to be mad about the thumb scan. ;) They didn’t tell me that they would be using facial recognition. It seems like people should be notified that it will be used.
Say Cheese! Some States Put Drivers’ License Photos in Facial Recognition Database for Law Enforcement Use

June 18, 2013 at 10:14am

In Texas, we can’t smile in the pic and we’re also required to have our thumbs scanned. Refusal was not an option.
What’s Your Constitutional IQ? This Popular Game Is on a Mission to Teach ‘Constitutional Literacy’

April 30, 2013 at 11:52am

In reply to LilyoftheSouth.

I’ve just started looking for Civics curriculum for my homeschoolers too! I think this would be a perfect addition.
Caption that photo!: Biel and Biden

April 27, 2013 at 3:19am

Hey Joe – I’m the only one who can call her “Batmo”!!
Want to See What CSCOPE and Common Core (Even Homeschooling) Lessons Look Like? These Parents Opened Up to TheBlaze

April 2, 2013 at 1:59pm

In reply to Lightman98.

I have done both, and I agree that homeschooing independently is a very different thing. It really doesn’t help the narrative to not consider educating through a charter/online/cyber school homeschooling. I was educating my children at home in both situations and their education was daily/hourly/by-the-minute directed by me. It would be better (in my opinion) to be positive about any home education. I was still able to discuss many differing opinions while teaching the curriculum from the school (and skipping a couple that I did not approve of.) I do highly recommend homeschooling on your own and choosing the curriculum taught to your child.
Want to See What CSCOPE and Common Core (Even Homeschooling) Lessons Look Like? These Parents Opened Up to TheBlaze

April 2, 2013 at 1:29pm

In reply to Fuddy-duddy.

So true! I am so happy I made the decision to homeschool instead of using public education at home. There is a difference. My kids have a couple of years before they graduate and it is reassuring to hear success stories! The children of my homeschooling friends have had no problem getting accepted into major universities. In fact, they have been pursued by many!
Want to See What CSCOPE and Common Core (Even Homeschooling) Lessons Look Like? These Parents Opened Up to TheBlaze

April 2, 2013 at 1:23pm

I homeschooled for 5 years through an online public school, but was still unhappy with the curriculum. The beauty of independent homeschooling is that you can choose which curriculum you use. I use a wide variety of curriculum and spend hours every year researching the best for my kids. Pearson is watered down education injected with social commentary (especially their Math books!) Some of my best texts (especially Literature) were copyrighted many decades ago. I make it a priority because I think the value of education hinges on excellent curriculum. So many people are concerned about how much money is thrown at education, yet people fail to understand the importance of a good solid curriculum!
‘A**holes’: Acclaimed L.A. Restaurant Publicly Shames No-Shows — Over the Top?

March 27, 2013 at 8:25pm

If someone doesn’t show after 10 minutes (or15 if necessary), then seat other paying customers. Post it as a notice & tell people when they make the reservation that it’s the policy. Posting customer’s names publicly is unacceptable.
‘Let Go of the System’: How Can Parents & Teachers Stop CSCOPE?

March 9, 2013 at 1:07pm

In reply to Gronket318.

Kudos! I experienced the same support from my children’s elementary school 7 years ago when I pulled them out to homeschool them. We haven’t looked back since! It’s very time consuming to review and select curriculum, and it’s also pretty expensive. Yet the benefits FAR outweigh the negatives. Nothing compares to an education tailored to your child.
‘Let Go of the System’: How Can Parents & Teachers Stop CSCOPE?

March 9, 2013 at 12:49pm

In reply to Calm Voice of Reason.

I’ve homeschooled my kids for the past 7 years and made the decision based on curriculum issues. My kids are incredibly computer savvy & my son writes a Tech blog! It has been one of the biggest positives of homeschooling for us. They’ve had time to learn incredible computer skills – mostly on their own! I love that they can learn & pick up skills like basic coding so quickly. There is incredible curriculum available, classes/workshops/coops available depending on your area, online courses, dual enrollment with local community colleges at the high school level and many other opportunities!