by Martin Forte | Jan 23, 2021 | General Information, Health, Reading, Vision
Working with children in a home school environment provides the opportunity for parents to see firsthand what happens when their children are trying to learn. It is easy to mistakenly assume that when a child struggles with reading comprehension, it couldn’t possibly be due to a vision problem. This is typically because the child can actually read the text out loud. It may not be read perfectly, but it seems as though there is “no problem” seeing the actual letters on the page.
by eiebookstore@gmail.com | Nov 24, 2020 | General Information, Health, Vision
With most everyone either working from home or attending school online, people are using computers and digital technology more than ever. It is important to understand that our eyes are not designed to be focused on a computer screen for hours at a time.
by eiebookstore@gmail.com | Mar 29, 2018 | General Information, Legal - Legislative
CRISIS IN CALIFORNIA By: Martin Forte Greetings EIE Families and homeschool families of California. As most of you probably are aware of homeschooling in the state has experienced some negative press resulting in over reactive legislative attempts to control how...
by eiebookstore@gmail.com | Aug 6, 2017 | General Information, Getting Started
Many, if not most, new homeschooling parents look immediately for a curriculum. Although they are confused by the vast array of choices and have scant knowledge to bring to bear in making the selection, they feel that they must have a curriculum immediately. Sadly, this is probably the worst mistake they could make.
by eiebookstore@gmail.com | Mar 5, 2017 | General Information, Legal - Legislative
H.R. 610 Choices in Education Act of 2017 STATUS OF THE BILL Introduced on January 23, 2017 by Representative Steve King (R) (IA) Referred on January 23, 2017 to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. SUMMARY OF BILL: This bill repeals the Elementary...
by eiebookstore@gmail.com | Feb 27, 2017 | General Information, Health, Reading, Vision
Tired of Red, Irritated or Dry Eyes? by Dr. Karen Chao O.D. Usually during the winter we are indoors a lot, with dry heat. As a result, people who suffer with dry eyes tend to feel more symptoms. Do you ever have intermittent blurry vision or do your eyes ever feel:...