Homeschools
Homeschool students campaign for Ted Budd, helping him win North Carolina U.S. Senate raceNorth Carolina just elected its newest U.S. senator in businessman, former U.S. representative and homeschool father Ted Budd. But when it came to persuading voters,… Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
School choice could expand to nearly all students in Ohio if bill passes(The Center Square) â School choice options in Ohio could expand to nearly every student if a new bill works its way quickly through the Ohio Legislature during the lame duck… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool programs, hybrid options encourage mid-year signupsItâs never too late to pull your children from public school â even in December and beyond. Thatâs what Angie Hoffman, founder of The Hearth Room… Read More
Homeschools
After strip-searching a coupleâs six homeschooled children âwithout cause,â Kentucky Child Protective Services pays $515,000Child Protective Services officials in Kentucky have paid $515,000 to a homeschool family to settle a court case involving a strip-search of all six children in their home. … Read More
Homeschools
Kansas parents explain the homeschooling surge(The Sentinel) â K-12 schools in Kansas have lost more than 10,000 students since the beginning of the pandemic, and homeschooling registrations have more than tripled during that period. Read More
Homeschools
Hereâs why parents say theyâre homeschooling their children â and what the government can do to helpAs the nation continues to see increased interest in homeschooling, many experts say removing institutional barriers and obstacles have helped fuel that growth. âThe movement to reduce regulatory… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Home School Legal Defense Association comes to aid of Florida family, challenges public school rigmaroleWhen a Florida family received an email from the local public school claiming their homeschooled daughter was enrolled as a full-time student, they were shocked.  âA month… Read More
Homeschools
Missouri homeschool family battles intimidation from school and law enforcement officer over optional paperworkA homeschool mom in Missouri has faced threats from a uniformed police officer that she would be âcharged with criminal neglectâ if she refused to sign a declaration of… Read More
Homeschools
U.S. homeschool population exceeds 3 million for 2021-2022 school yearÂThe number of families homeschooling is above 3 million, according to estimates released this month by the National Home Education Research Institute. Researchers used… Read More
Homeschools
This rural Florida homeschool co-op found out: If you build it, they will come(reimaginED) â Sandra Shoffner dreamed of starting a homeschool co-op, but she never imagined the reception it would get when it finally happened. Dozens of parents attended the first open… Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
This family needs education choice for all its children, not just some(reimaginED) â The Hay family represents two compelling education choice stories at once: Education choice works in rural areas, and Itâd work even better if everyone had the means to… Read More
Homeschools
As homeschooling blossoms, N.C.-grown curriculum stands outOne of the worldâs top homeschooling curriculums is homegrown right here in North Carolina â and demand for it has only increased since the pandemic, as more families flock to… Read More
Homeschools, Public Education
Email chain exposes teachersâ union âcloak and daggerâ operation against parents who wanted schools to reopenA simple clerical error confirmed suspicions that a California teachersâ union was spying on parents who simply wanted their kids to return to school. In the wake… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool nonprofit counters unlawful challenges to parental freedomsÂA $2,000 bill just to process homeschool paperwork in New York? A threatening letter from a school district in West Virginia, stating that a student would be required… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool families: Consider these fall outings and opportunities in the Kansas City areaFrom campus visits and field trips to standardized tests and special celebrations, the fall can bring numerous opportunities for homeschoolers in the Kansas City area. Now that… Read More
Homeschools
North Carolina students leaving for private schools, homeschooling on the rise(The Center Square) â Recent data from the stateâs Division of Non-Public Education provides a snapshot of student enrollment in private and home schools, which remains strong amid public school… Read More
Homeschools
âGrowâ event builds community among KC-area homeschool momsAn evening just to meet other moms, get encouragement, and enjoy dinner without any cleanup? It may not sound like much, but Tuesdayâs âGrow: Back… Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
New study: Homeschooling improves childrenâs ‘social competencies’New research suggests socialization may be a bigger issue for children in public schools than those who are homeschooled, contrary to popular stereotypes. A recent study… Read More
Homeschools
Home education remains a popular option in post-pandemic Florida(reimaginED) â Families who chose home education during the pandemic not only liked the option, but may have told a few friends. A new report from the Florida Department… Read More
Homeschools
As homeschool numbers rise, nonprofits warn of public-school overreachLooking to withdraw your children from the public school system? You may face procedural hoops and obstacles that aren’t required by law â and ongoing challenges even after the… Read More