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How to scale a successful homeschool program: Elmarie Hyman on serving hundreds of homeschoolers
Jun 28, 2024
Elmarie Hyman, founder of Learn Beyond the Book, brings a wealth of experience as a homeschooling advocate. She shares her journey from traditional education to launching a thriving secular homeschool resource center in California. The conversation dives into the benefits of homeschool charter schools, funding options, and the customizable classes offered. Elmarie discusses strategies for scaling her program, emphasizing community involvement and adapting to online formats while maintaining quality education and personal connections.
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- Elmarie Hyman emphasizes the importance of a community-centered approach in homeschooling, which fosters collaboration and social interaction among students.
- The integration of California's homeschool charter schools provides families with financial resources that enhance personalized education options through various vendors like Learn Beyond the Book.
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The Founding Journey of Learn Beyond the Book
Elmarie Hyman founded Learn Beyond the Book after transitioning from a traditional education background in South Africa to homeschooling her four children in California. Inspired by the joy her friend’s homeschooled children experienced, she discovered a passion for education that emphasized creativity and critical thinking. Over time, her informal homeschooling co-ops and community-centered learning initiatives evolved into a formal education resource center. Now, Learn Beyond the Book serves almost 500 students each semester through in-person and virtual classes, highlighting the growing demand for personalized education.
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