Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool workshop to answer parents’ questions, equip them with tools and confidenceMidwest Parent Educators As more families choose homeschooling over public school, a Kansas City-area workshop can help them consider their options and explore local… Read More
Homeschools
Hereâs what success in homeschooling looks like, according to this 12-year veteran ÂWhat does success in homeschooling look like? Simple, says Christina Perry. âSuccess looks like my kids growing up to be who God makes them to be,â the… Read More
Homeschools
Five ways homeschool families can find educational savings ÂIf youâre new to homeschooling near Kansas City (and beyond!), you may be wondering how to save money as you educate your children. Here are five tips… Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
Homeschool moms dispel common stereotypes, misconceptions about their workSince the dramatic increase in U.S. homeschool families after the COVID-19 pandemic, several critics of homeschooling have expressed concerns over the long-term effects of educating at… Read More
Homeschools
Used curriculum sales: 7 ways to homeschool on a budgetHomeschool families tend to have a reputation for being frugal, and for good reason: many of us make financial sacrifices of some sort or another to educate our… Read More
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Actor Kirk Cameron to release a film touting homeschooling in AmericaHas public education turned into Public Enemy No. 1? Actor Kirk Cameron thinks so, anyway. âItâs time for a Homeschool Awakening,â Cameron writes. Read More
Homeschools
This Motherâs Day, second-generation homeschool moms reflect on family legacyAs homeschool rates hold steady two years after the onset of the pandemic, many longtime homeschooling mothers are celebrating the freedom to not… Read More
Homeschools, Opinion
Failure of public schools is a common reason homeschooling is growing among all demographicsHomeschooling is attracting large numbers of families from all demographics and backgrounds. A fascinating article by The Hechinger Report… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
A historic surge in homeschooling continues despite the return of in-person learningThe COVID-19 pandemic âushered in what may be the most rapid rise in homeschooling the U.S. has ever seen,â according to a recent data analysis by… Read More
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Homeschooling rates hold steady even after schools reopenMelanie Moore started homeschooling her 10-year-old son, Asher, at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. As a single mom who runs a full-time massage therapy… Read More
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How and why this couple decided, even before his birth, to homeschool their son â and what has changedMy wife and I were blessed with the birth of our son, our first child, in May of 2021. As we prepared for his arrival, one of the primary… Read More
Homeschools
How hybrid schools are reshaping educationTheyâre not exactly schools, but theyâre not homeschools either. They have elements of structured curriculum and institutional learning, while offering maximum educational freedom and flexibility. They provide a consistent, off-site… Read More
Christian Schools, Homeschools
KC-based nonprofit plans to help full-time working parents with homeschoolRhonda McAfee thought her homeschool journey had ended when the last of her three children completed high school. “When my youngest son graduated, I thought I… Read More
Culture, Homeschools, Legislation
It was once criminal âsubterfugeâ: Previous generations discuss early history of KC-area homeschoolingSome 40 years after they made history, several families in the Kansas City area are publicly sharing their memories of homeschooling before its legal status was recognized. Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
From homesteading to homeschooling: How one northeast Missouri family is blazing its own trailShannon Slee may not have known she would end up being a homeschooling, homesteading mom of five children â but she did know that her family someday would… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool association seeks to end discriminatory practices for college placement examsPreparing to take college placement exams such as the ACT or PSAT? You may face trouble if you’re a homeschool student. That’s the conclusion of Home… Read More
Homeschools
KC-area homeschool conference to offer curriculum options, educational resourcesAs the number of homeschooling families increases nationwide, support groups and organizations are stepping up to help parents explore this alternative education option. Read More
Culture, Homeschools
West Virginia education savings accounts are worth fighting forEditorâs note: In this commentary from West Virginia education choice activist and reimaginED guest blogger Jamie Buckland, the mother of four explains why her stateâs Hope Scholarship program positively impacts… Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
Some lawmakers in this state want a new government commission to regulate homeschoolingDo homeschooling parents need government minders? Though the homeschool community in Maryland has continued to flourish for decades without the government’s help, Maryland Delegate Sheila Ruth… Read More
Christian Schools, Homeschools, Legislation
Florida senate bill could shut door to college credit for private school and homeschool studentsLast year, private school families celebrated legislation that created a $15.5 million state fund to cover the costs of private school students who participated in dual enrollment programs that allowed… Read More