I Survived the Youth Writing Workshop

Posted on June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

I love teaching. I love writing. I love teaching writing. But it’s summer break, and not all students love learning… Read more I Survived the Youth Writing Workshop

Reaching out to the youth

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

Since I’m already swimming in children (as a homeschooling mother of 5 and co-op teacher/volunteer), I took on the role… Read more Reaching out to the youth

Homeschooling Focus

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

Teaching my eldest boy reminds me that a big part of education is learning to focus. It is my job… Read more Homeschooling Focus

Homeschool writing opportunity

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

https://thepepperpaper.wordpress.com/submissions/ The Pepper Paper is once again seeking submissions from homeschooled students in the United States ages 10-18. This will… Read more Homeschool writing opportunity

The Pepper Paper is born and accepting STUDENT submissions

Posted on October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

Our new co-op is off to a running start with dozens of students and tons of parent involvement. It was… Read more The Pepper Paper is born and accepting STUDENT submissions

My Homeschooled 14-year-old just graduated high school!!!

Posted on May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

There are no words. My eldest was born 30 years old, at least that’s what I always joke. She has… Read more My Homeschooled 14-year-old just graduated high school!!!

Another year of co-op teaching

Posted on May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

Our last day at the co-op was cancelled during class. I was sitting with my high school students, asking them… Read more Another year of co-op teaching

Support the Students and read their work!

Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

https://www.amazon.com/Luminous-Literary-Magazine-Students-Homeschool-ebook/dp/B0CX58873T Vol. 12 of The Luminous Literary Magazine is here! This is a special labor of love that I facilitate… Read more Support the Students and read their work!

Calling all Homeschoolers!

Posted on January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

I’m now in charge of my local co-op’s homeschooled literary magazine and happy to invite your middle school and high… Read more Calling all Homeschoolers!