Homeschools
As public schools fail to address studentsâ needs, more parents turn to alternativesKatie Mathews knew her stepson, Ryley, was struggling in public school. But she had no idea how much help he needed until he joined their family when he was… Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
Homeschool group takes learning outside for thousands of childrenIn just five years, a homeschool group in Texas grew from three to over 3,000 students across six different states â thanks to a little research and initiative from… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooled high-school seniors plan graduation at KC-area churchAs 33 seniors at a homeschool nonprofit prepare to graduate, two things make this ceremony different: roses and recorded blessings from parents to their children. The Midwest Parent… Read More
Legislation
Part-time enrollment in Florida could give families even more options for educationFlorida students could soon benefit from the option to attend a blend of classes in public schools, homeschools and specialized schools as a part of their weekly schedule. Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool conference to help KC-area families with workshops, curriculum resourcesTodd âThe Familymanâ Wilson grew up in public school. But once he became a dad, he knew he wanted something different for his family. âSchool is an okay… Read More
Homeschools
Wyoming expands definition of homeschooling, promotes âricherâ educationWyoming passed a new law last week that expands the definition of homeschooling to include groups of families. HB 70, which had 30 Republican co-sponsors, removed… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Hundreds of homeschool moms enjoy R & R at KC-area ‘Encouragement Day’Homeschool moms took a day away from home to meet and support one another at a Kansas City church on Saturday. Organizers of the Womenâs Encouragement… Read More
Homeschools, Legislation
‘I had to get out of the public system.’ Why are some of homeschooling’s biggest advocates former public-school teachers?Since the COVID-19 pandemic, former public school teacher Kellista Keaton has helped colleagues leave for educational alternatives such as homeschooling and micro-schools. âThey stepped away from their job,… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool Capitol Days planned for Kansas, MissouriHomeschool associations in Kansas and Missouri are preparing for a day at the state capitol where families can meet lawmakers and celebrate their educational freedoms. The Christian Home… Read More
Legislation
Rural school choice is a ‘rising tide that lifts all boats,’ study findsCritics say school choice policies harm rural communities. They couldnât be more wrong. School choice policies help families take advantage of educational alternatives in their community while simultaneously… Read More
Homeschools
National study to measure homeschoolers’ academic performanceTesting homeschool students to see how they compare to their public school peers? Bring it on, say the organizers of a nationwide study aiming to measure the academic… Read More
Homeschools
Want your child to thrive in STEM? Consider homeschoolingHomeschool students are facing off against their public-school peers in U.S. robotics contests, and they are winning. The âFamily Instructors of the Northern Suburbsâ Christian homeschool team… Read More
Homeschools, Public Education
Mother who pulled kids out of public school to homeschool says results are âamazingâA Texas mom is reporting significant improvements in her childrenâs academic performance after pulling them out of the public elementary school where they were exposed to inappropriate sex and… Read More
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