News & Reports p. 3-5

Homeschool Information Nights, Homeschooling in the News, Report from Our Conference

Reading the Snow p. 6-7

Peter Stillman's essay on learning from the community

Challenges & Concerns p. 8-15

Access to School Activities, Online Community is   Beneficial, Getting In & Getting Out, Supportive Grandparents, Part-Time Work, OK to Have One Friend

FOCUS: Why Mentors Love Mentoring p. 16-19

Three adults who mentor homeschoolers tell what they get out of the experience

Watching Children Learn p. 20-25

Homeschoolers' Orchestra, Round-Robin Stories, History and Science Groups, Grown Homeschooler, Community College, Working with College Student

Interview with Madeleine L'Engle p. 26-28

Resources & Recommendations p. 29

From Our Catalog p. 30-31

1999 Directory of Families and Organizations p. 32-53