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California officials revoke medical licenses of two homeschool graduatesWhen the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) decided to revoke the licenses of two medical workers based on their homeschool background, the homeschooling community pushed back. âHomeschool graduates have… Read More
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Second-generation homeschool graduate reflects on upcoming KC-area ceremonyGracie Neland graduated high school through her momâs âalma materâ in 2022 â except this was no school or university, but a homeschool nonprofit. The Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) association… Read More
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South Carolina officials place âexcessive demandsâ on homeschool graduate, obstructing her career in Christian childcareHannah Pollock, 21, had her heart set on working in a South Carolina Christian schoolâs after-school kindergarten program and daytime preschool as a substitute teacher. âIâd always been around kids,â… Read More
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7 ways to start homeschool preparations over spring, summerAs the homeschool movement continues to grow after the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are preparing to withdraw from public schools or teach their preschool- or kindergarten-age… Read More
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HF Homeschool launches to simplify starting a co-opHomeschool co-ops, in which homeschool families meet to educate their students, have blossomed across the United States in recent years. Starting such a group just became easier, now that the Herzog… Read More
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Black single mom in Colorado seeks to make homeschooling possible for all ‘regardless of their background’Joyelle Naomi knows what itâs like to live in poverty. After escaping from a violent marriage, she homeschooled her children while also working to provide for her familyâs needs. âI… Read More
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KC-area homeschool conference to add student learning screenings to resources for parentsHomeschooling parents in the Kansas City area can access an additional resource this spring â learning screenings for a snapshot of their childâs developmental progress. The Midwest Parent Educators (MPE)… Read More
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New York CPS targets homeschool mom, claiming educational neglect after her move to FloridaA New York school district reported a homeschool mom to Child Protective Services (CPS) after she relocated to Florida, even though she had followed all applicable laws. Before the case… Read More
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More parents seeking better methods for âneurodivergent learners,â but homeschoolers have deployed these strategies for yearsYale professor Christina Cipriano is calling for educational alternatives, after seeing how public schools failed her daughter even after she obtained an Individual Education Plan (IEP). âNeurodivergent students do not… Read More
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Study: Homeschoolers learn more in fewer hours, compared to their public-school peersHow much of an entire day in public school is spent on actual education? Studies suggest itâs about 16 minutes per hour, which could explain why homeschool students can pack… Read More
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Minnesota school district harasses homeschool family with threats of police visitationA Minnesota homeschool mom discovered a disturbing package from her local Minneapolis-area school district last fall when her family returned from a national fencing tournament. âUntil this year, they never… Read More
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‘Schooled, not educatedâ: Home education advocate Sam Sorbo explains why âeverything is educationâWhen Sam Sorbo first joined talk radio, she was interested in two things: politics and religion. But over the years, itâs all boiled down to one thing: education. âMy original… Read More
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Michigan Democrat wants to force homeschoolers to register(The Center Square) â One Michigan lawmaker wants to require the registration of home-schooled children. Rep. Matt Koleszar, a Plymouth Democrat on the Michigan House Education Committee, wrote on social… Read More
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Kansas, Missouri families plan Homeschool Capitol DaysHomeschooling parents in the Kansas City area donât take their freedoms for granted â which is why theyâre planning a visit to their legislators for a friendly reminder. The Christian… Read More
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Kansas City homeschool students to learn economics through simulated mini-economy field tripTeaching children complex subjects such as business skills can intimidate homeschool parents, especially if they donât have any firsthand experience. Fortunately, group field trips to places like the School of… Read More
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âEncouragement Dayâ to support homeschool moms: âTheyâre not on this path aloneâMany modern-day moms may think homeschooling is challenging, but they may not know it was once considered illegal. The featured speaker for the upcoming Midwest Parent Educators (MPE)… Read More
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Former public-school teachers plant new homeschool chapter of national ag program FFA in NebraskaA new chapter of a national agricultural program has unlocked more opportunities for Nebraskan homeschool students previously unable to join. From its launch in September 2022, the Nebraska Agriculture Academy… Read More
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The homeschool movement is here to stay, says HSLDA president Jim MasonA few decades ago, homeschooling was all but extinct. Now, 2 million students nationwide are home-educated, largely thanks to advocacy groups such as the Home School… Read More
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âWhipsawedâ: Homeschool families with special needs face unique challenges in KansasÂImagine living in a state where schools donât provide adequate special needs services for your child â but if you donât provide those services as their parent, those schools can… Read More
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Homeschool grad tackles NCAA over confusion regarding college soccer scholarshipHomeschoolingâs innate flexibility helped Bowen McCloud excel on and off the playing field â until a misunderstanding by the NCAA almost derailed his college soccer career. The University of Tulsa… Read More