I just read the kind of book that gives homeschoolers a bad name. I feel like I have had a unique combination of experiences. I have taught in several public schools, substitute taught at various schools in several different states, taught at a private school, taught at a homeschool co-op, taught in a GED program at a community college, have tutored K-12 subjects, and have now homeschooled for over ten years. I know that there are strengths and weaknesses of each system. But, one of the biggest problems I see is how the systems--public, private, and homeschooling--interact with each other and view each other. It is this problem that grieves me. I don't believe that there is one right educational fit for all children, but I wish there was more respect and grace shown between these three systems. The book I just read does not help to encourage that. In front of me sits a new book by Dr. Kevin Leman, Education a la Carte: Choosing the best ...