Government
Some states tighten ESA rules as others expand school choiceAs some states expand educational freedom, others are adding new regulations to their education savings account programs, a recent analysis found. A survey from school choice leader EdChoice found Arkansas, Utah and Oklahoma… Read More
Homeschools
Florida homeschooler sets record for winning county spelling bee 3 years straightCalabash can refer to a tropical tree or its fruit, a North Carolina town â or the word propelling Cooper Campen, a Florida homeschool student, to his third consecutive championship in the Alachua County… Read More
Homeschools
Maine homeschoolers enjoy flexibility, success in alternative education modelsFor Lisa Berry, educational âsuccessâ involves far more than a diploma or other certification. âMost people would agree that success, in life or education, is really about being able to… Read More
Homeschools
Georgiaâs rich homeschool history supplies âfertile groundâ for emerging hybrid optionsSince Georgia legalized homeschooling in 1984, it has achieved national prominence as a leader in alternative education options. âThe stateâs relaxed regulations, along with metro Atlantaâs density, geographic spread,… Read More
Opinion
A different kind of classroom is outperforming expectations(The Daily Signal) â In recent years, many parents have begun questioning long-standing assumptions about traditional education. Concerns about bureaucracy, one-size-fits-all curricula, and institutional failures have eroded confidence in the… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool families are helping drive the public-school exodus in Colorado, commentary arguesWhile Coloradoâs public-school analysts often blame dwindling enrollment on falling birth rates, higher immigration enforcement and a shrinking population, they may need to consider another factor â homeschooling, argues a… Read More
Opinion
Florida takes the lead on school choice. Hereâs why other states should follow.(The Daily Signal) â National School Choice Week highlights the education options available to students across the United States. In Florida, we celebrate the historic action to implement the largest… Read More
Homeschools
Midwestern homeschool conference to celebrate ârichnessâ of simplicity in teaching methods, 40-year anniversaryAs the Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit marks its 40-year anniversary, its spring conference will highlight many homeschool familiesâ firsthand experiences â including the power of simplicity in teaching. âItâs easy to get caught up in… Read More
Homeschools
Encouragement Day speaker urges homeschool moms to âlive with an eternal perspectiveâTerri Hitt has experienced firsthand what she calls every parentâs greatest fear â losing a child â when her daughter passed away unexpectedly at the age of 29. âWhen she… Read More
Homeschools
South Dakota sets national record in homeschool growth over last decadeÂHomeschooling has skyrocketed nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic, and its most enthusiastic state supporter over the last decade has been South Dakota, a new analysis finds. âAccording to data… Read More
Opinion
North Carolina bill aiming to prevent homeschool discrimination highlights ongoing challenges for students, graduatesUniversities making a big deal about their âinclusivityâ need to take a long, hard look at their own discriminatory practices against a minority population â the burgeoning homeschool community. Read More
Homeschools
Maine marks jump in homeschool population since pandemic, law removing exemptions for school-mandated vaccinesÂThe Pine Tree State is seeing a new kind of growth since the COVID-19 pandemic â almost double the number of homeschoolers in the 2024-25 academic year (6.4%) compared to… Read More
Public Education
Schools must improve to compete with school choice, says Texas superintendent facing enrollment crisisA Dallas-area school district is cutting more than 500 jobs amid a budget crunch and declining enrollment, but the superintendent says more profound changes are needed. The Mesquite Independent School… Read More
Homeschools
Nebraska homeschool growth continues as families âwant moreâ from educational systemÂAfter working 30 years as a public-school teacher and administrator, LeDonna Griffin now runs a homeschool co-op for families in Nebraska â called Leaders to Legends. One of the… Read More
Christian Schools
18-year-old founds microschool, finds success following Godâs callWhen Anna Gutscher graduated from homeschool in southeastern Colorado, she felt God leading her to start a microschool instead of pursuing a career in real estate. One year later she… Read More
Government
Arkansas may ban school choice funds from being used for team sportsA proposed new rule may prohibit homeschool and private-school families from using Arkansasâ education freedom funds for team sports â even as public schools face no such restrictions. In describing… Read More
Homeschools
Tennessee homeschool nonprofit caters to growing numbers of families statewide, beyondTennessee mom Abby Merryman has a history of adapting to changes she didnât anticipate. âWe put our kids into public school, a great public school here in Murfreesboro. And… Read More
Homeschools
North Carolina ranks No. 4 nationwide for growing homeschool populationWhat do North Carolina, Vermont, Delaware and Alaska have in common? They all rank highest in the nation for homeschool growth, the Fox affiliate in North Carolina recently reported. âAccording to an analysis… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Valid criticisms on gifted preschool programs fail to recognize homeschooling as ultimate âindividualized instructionâA recent Hechinger Report commentary skillfully highlighted the challenges of implementing gifted education programs for preschoolers, but it fell short of identifying a proven solution: homeschooling. âIn an ideal world,… Read More
Public Education
Massachusetts district sees âsteepest single-year declineâ in enrollment since 2010Mirroring a nationwide trend, Nantucket Public Schools (NPS) in Massachusetts is struggling with decreased enrollment its superintendent suggests is due in part from students leaving for… Read More