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Homeschooling Works – New Research from Harvard
In recent years, homeschooling in the United States has been experiencing a true boom. In this context, a recently published study conducted by Harvard researchers — Brendan Case and Ling Chen — takes on particular significance, shedding new light on the outcomes of students who were homeschooled after completing their education. In an article published… Czytaj dalej…
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An Unplanned Pancake Day
Homeschooling at the Nest is all about nurturing relationships and community. It has become a tradition that Fridays at the Nest are a time for integration and socializing as part of our Centre for Home Education. To unwind after an intense week of studying and preparing for the final exam session and high school graduation… Czytaj dalej…
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Visit to the Home Army Museum
Although it’s currently a busy exam session at the Nest, our thoughts return to the educational outing at the Home Army Museum. On Tuesday, February 18, as part of the history-themed Inspirational Classes, Mrs. Ewa Kasińska took the students on a trip to the Home Army Museum. (Check what Inspirational Classes are available at the… Czytaj dalej…
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Planning Your Study
At the beginning of December, the exam session took place. In connection with this, we conducted a survey among students of the Nest regarding the level of stress associated with exams. We used a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 meant a low level of stress and 10 – a very high level. The… Czytaj dalej…
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The Voices of our Students
Why do students decide to switch from the traditional education system to homeschooling? Let’s listen to their stories. Traditional and Home Education Education is one of the pillars on which both social and individual development of every human being are based. However, in the traditional education system, many students face difficulties that significantly hinder their… Czytaj dalej…
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Hybrid Education
Hybrid Education – A New Approach to Learning Hybrid education combines traditional teaching methods with modern technologies, including online learning. This approach has gained significant popularity in recent years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, when schools had to shift to remote learning. Hybrid education emerged as a response to the need for greater flexibility and… Czytaj dalej…
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The Nest Glossary
We hadn’t realized it ourselves, but someone recently pointed it out: what exactly are Inspirational Classes? What is tutoring all about? We decided to gather these topics in one place and explain everything! Terminology in the Nest The Nest This is a physical space in the centre of Kraków dedicated to high school students in… Czytaj dalej…
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Classification Exams
Exams in Home Education – What Do They Look Like? Exams are a standard part of education, whether we study in a traditional school or through home education. In the case of the latter, however, they have a specific character. Classification exams in home education serve to verify whether a student has mastered the material… Czytaj dalej…
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Board Games at the Nest!
The last week before the holidays at the Nest was all about playing board games together. On Tuesday, the main theme was historical games. A Journey to the Times of Communist Poland (Polish People’s Republic – PPR) Standing in line for sugar, waiting lists, goods “under the counter” — these are terms we mostly know… Czytaj dalej…
