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New law streamlines process for Texas homeschoolers to enroll in public higher educationÂClass rank is a âfunny thingâ for homeschool graduate Grace Hurley, now a journalism junior at the University of Texas at Austin. âI was first in my class because… Read More
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New report: homeschooling is growing and becoming more diverseA new report highlights both the expansion of homeschooling since the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing diversity of families participating in it. âHomeschool participation has grown dramatically in recent years… Read More
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Real faces of school choice: Empowering homeschool families to learnA former public school teacher turned homeschooling mom is transforming her childrenâs education with the help of state-funded education savings accounts. Paula Bean taught public school for two years before… Read More
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Wyoming district walks back proposal to ban homeschool middle-schoolers from sports after public outcryÂA school district based in Rawlins, Wyoming, has backtracked after multiple families protested its proposal to exclude homeschool middle-school students from public activities and sports programs. âWeâve not really… Read More
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Detroit homeschool advocate highlights solutions for families wanting to leave public-school systemBernita Bradley credits her daughter with inspiring her to homeschool â although she had refused at first when Victoria had asked at age 11. âAll these misconceptions that people… Read More
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Arizona Christian homeschool athletic association thriving after 20-year historyWhat do NBA players Blake Griffin and Allonzo Trier have in common with Allison Miller, a junior basketball player at The Masterâs University in Santa Clarita, California? All were previous… Read More
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Texas company helps homeschoolers âdig into agricultureâ through garden grantsHomeschoolers interested in agriculture can enjoy a little financial help along the way â by applying for 15 $200 garden grants through the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). âThe garden… Read More
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California homeschoolers soar to new heights with customized airport tour, intro to aviation careersOne enterprising mom in California capitalized on her sonâs curiosity about airplanes to organize a special field trip: a customized airport tour just for homeschoolers. âIt was a blessing that… Read More
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Hegseth has good news for military families trapped in gov’t schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) â The Pentagon will draw up plans to assess and potentially improve homeschooling options for military-connected families, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a memo released… Read More
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NY district denies graduation ceremony to homeschooler despite extracurricular participationThe Gloversville Enlarged School District in New York has denied a homeschool studentâs request to graduate with its class of 2025, the local CBS affiliate reports. Read More
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Homeschool mom: Lawmakers should pursue âGoldilocks lawsâ when considering measures to stop child abuseLawmakers in Connecticut need to guard against âlegislating as a reaction to isolated cases of terrible abuse,â argues one homeschool mom. âIn the words of a childhood fairytale, when it… Read More
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Homeschooling offers escape from New Mexicoâs âfailing public schools,â former NASA aerospace engineer arguesParents in the âLand of Enchantmentâ are increasingly disenchanted with dismal educational outcomes statewide, says one New Mexico mom. âWhen I ask parents why they pulled their kids out of… Read More
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Homeschooling numbers in New York continue skyrocketing years after COVID-19 pandemicÂThe Empire State may soon be known for a different kind of empire â a growing domain of homeschoolers. âAccording to a study by the Empire Center, in 2018, 37%… Read More
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Homeschoolers score major rankings at Texas esports championshipsTexas homeschool students have placed two of their teams in the top five at a statewide gaming contest â all within one year of their groupâs existence. âThe accomplishment is… Read More
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North Dakota homeschool co-op logs impressive growth in first yearCapstone, a faith-based homeschool co-operative in North Dakota, has already reached impressive heights within one year of its formation. âThe group has expanded so much that theyâve currently capped the… Read More
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Colorado homeschoolers win state science tournament for middle, high school divisionsTeamwork and other social talents spurred Colorado middle-school and high-school homeschoolers to win a Science Olympiad tournament this month â setting them up for a nationwide contest in May. âThe… Read More
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Illinois homeschool bill views parents as âpotentially dangerous, incompetent,â commentary warnsA bill targeting homeschoolers in Illinois threatens the right of parents to choose the education they believe is best for their children, a recent commentator warned. âThe sponsors of (House… Read More
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Former public-school teacher, homeschool mom warns Illinois bill will hurt black familiesBorn and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Aziza Butler is passionate about educating the next generation of black children â which is why she opposes recent legislation… Read More
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New York should revise educational policies that âkill innovation,â commentary arguesJailed for teaching children in small groups? As Orwellian as it sounds, such a scenario is already written into New Yorkâs law â where homeschool parents are forbidden to provide… Read More
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Military families homeschooled at double the nationwide rate even before COVID-19, survey findsWhile the COVID-19 pandemic caused an explosion in homeschool growth, a significant population group had already discovered the benefits of this alternative educational approach years earlier:… Read More