Tag: Schoolhouse®

The Old Schoolhouse® Marks a New Chapter in Homeschooling Dialogue with the “Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show”

 The Old Schoolhouse®, a venerable entity in the homeschooling media landscape for nearly a quarter-century, heralds the continued ascent of its “Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show,” entering its triumphant second year. Launched in 2023, the podcast swiftly became a beacon for both veteran and nascent homeschooling families, blending humor, insights, and the wisdom of leading experts in the field. Explosive Growth in Podcast Industry Offers New Venues for Storytelling The podcast realm is witnessing unprecedented expansion, boasting over 5 million podcasts and 70 million episodes available globally. In 2024, Market Media Connect, Inc. identified podcasting as the burgeoning frontier in storytelling, ... Read more

The Old Schoolhouse® Recognizes Outstanding Educators

Lesson Designer of the Year 2021 GRAY, Tenn. – April 27, 2021 – PRLog — Textbook publishing is a multibillion-dollar industry according to statistical data obtained by Statistica (https://www.statista.com/statistics/185042/us-publishing-revenue-from-textbooks-since-2005/). School districts build relationships with publishers and approve course texts and digital content to be used across grade levels, often from a list of specific state-approved choices. Parents of public school students are rarely involved in the process and are even less likely to know much, if anything, about the authors of those high-priced materials that favor a one-size-fits-all educational approach. Homeschooling provides the opportunity for parents to become fully invested ... Read more