Homeschools
First Amendment violations? Maine town reviews ordinance barring homeschoolers from school boardA town in Maine is re-evaluating a proposed ordinance barring homeschool co-op operators or private-school employees from its district school board, with critics arguing such language violates First Amendment rights. Read More
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Tailored education, disability accommodations spur more Virginia families to homeschoolWhen her sonâs local public school held him back from progressing because of a diagnosed disability, Virginia mom Meaghan Montana decided to try homeschooling. “It really works for him, and… Read More
Government
Missouri governor signs law opening public-school sports to homeschool studentsMissouri homeschool students now have the legal right to play sports at public schools. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed eight education-related measures July 9, including the Republican-sponsored… Read More
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Understanding the role of microschools in education(The Daily Signal) â Itâs nearing back-to-school time in Virginia as we enter a universe where the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the dismantling of the federal… Read More
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School safety, drug concerns driving more Colorado families to homeschoolEven after school lockdowns from the COVID-19 pandemic, a substantial number of Colorado parents are choosing to homeschool instead of returning to public education. âThe number of Colorado families homeschooling… Read More
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Montana homeschoolers applaud new law streamlining process, removing previous regulationsHomeschoolers in Montana are celebrating the passage of recent legislation removing previous requirements and recognizing homeschooling as its own educational option. âThe most important thing it does, it just continues… Read More
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Homeschooling can provide quality, cost-effective Catholic education, Michigan attorney arguesHomeschooling has long suffered like a neglected sister in the family of Catholic education, an attorney and father of seven argues in a recent commentary. âHomeschooling has developed outside the… 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
Christian Schools
âGod is faithfulâ: How one homeschool mom started a tuition-free Christian school for children of incarcerated parentsIn the late 1980s, Robin Khoury was a new homeschool mom facing opposition from friends and family members who didnât understand her decision to teach her oldest son at home… 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
Government
Watch: 9-year-old makes compelling case for homeschooling to Nevada LegislatureHomeschool student Juliette Leong is 9 years old and already doing high school math. She has also âperformed at Carnegie Hall, won six national math competitions, and donated hundreds of… 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