Recent discussion topics include:

– I’m new to this group but a long-term (30+ years) vegetarian and recent vegan. I…homeschool a 6th grade, vegetarian daughter who is an aspiring animal rights activist. Part of the reason we homeschool is so that we can focus on progressive and sustainable topics, for self-directed, liberal arts inspired education. We have gotten to know a few more vegetarian and vegan families who homeschool in Baltimore. I wonder if there are any more vegetarians /vegans out there who are homeschooling. I am interested in developing a research /writing group for homeschooling middle and high school students. We belong to a Baltimore area homeschool co-op (BRANCH) that holds classes on Fridays and has use of a log cabin space at a local nature center. Whether it’s a “virtual” discussion group, or a local group that meets monthly or even weekly, I think that this would be a wonderful network to build. The students could strengthen their research and writing skills while following their interests in sustainability and animal rights.

-Shared an article on vegan lunch options for kids written by a VRG intern.

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Please share this information with any veggie families that you know! Thanks.