Homeschools
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
Legislation
Michigan bill would undermine parents by mandating kindergarten for all 5-year-oldsÂA Michigan lawmaker has proposed mandatory kindergarten for all 5-year-old children, raising concerns about government interference in parental rights. A group of Democratic lawmakers, led by Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia,… 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
Homeschools
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
Legislation
Demsâ New Hampshire bill would require all students, including those in private or home schools, to take state assessmentsLegislation introduced by three Democrats in the New Hampshire state House would require all public, private and home school students to take standardized statewide assessments. If passed, the requirement would… Read More
Culture
âNo one can do that better than a parentâ: FRC President Tony Perkins discusses the state of American educationAs the longest serving president of the Family Research Council, Tony Perkins has spent his career defending families and advocating for public policies consistent with biblical values. âWe [at FRC]… Read More
Homeschools
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
Homeschools
‘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
Legislation
Families to protest bill in Oklahoma attacking homeschool freedoms, parental rightsFamilies in Oklahoma are preparing to gather Feb. 6 at the stateâs Capitol to express concerns over recent legislation that seeks to limit their educational freedoms. Read More
Opinion
School choice revolution empowers homeschoolers, too(The Daily Signal) â A school choice revolution is sweeping the nation. Ten states have passed universal education choice initiatives in the past two years. In… Read More
Homeschools
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
Christian Schools
New homeschool academies emerge to address post-pandemic alt ed boomThe popularity of homeschooling continues to trend upward in the post-pandemic era of education, encouraging new homeschool programs like Covenant Journey Academy that have risen to meet the demand. A… 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