Homeschools
Why church-based homeschool learning centers are gaining popularity in Massachusetts(The 74) â In Worcester, Massachusetts, GROW Christian Learning Center lives up to its name. A homeschool program with both full-time and part-time enrollment options, it… Read More
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Homeschooling sees growth among Catholic families nationwideAs a once reluctant homeschooler, Talina Lindsey readily identifies with parents who raise concerns about the long-term effects of this alternative educational model. âI always thought homeschooling was super weird. Read More
Homeschools
National homeschooling growth no longer just pandemic-related, researchers concludeResults from the 2023-2024 school year show the noticeable increase in U.S. homeschooling can no longer be attributed solely to the COVID-19 pandemic. âWhile the exact reason for this growth… Read More
Courts
Democrat politicians want to undermine school choice in Arizona; two moms are fighting backTwo Arizona moms are suing Arizona for placing burdensome restrictions on its school choice program. The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims the Arizona Department of Education is… Read More
Opinion
Homeschooling best helps special-needs students succeedIn a time when media outlets typically bemoan the growing homeschool movement, itâs refreshing to see a thoughtful article from Vox: âOne… Read More
Homeschools
National hybrid and microschool experts discuss opportunities and challenges at Kansas summit(The Sentinel) â Dozens of Kansas homeschoolers and experts from around the country gathered in Overland Park to exchange ideas about how to become a successful âedupreneurâ, a combination of… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling is booming in Texas. Hereâs whyThe exodus from Texasâ public schools continues as more families are choosing to homeschool. The Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) released new data that found more… Read More
Homeschools
New data shows homeschool enrollment still increasing after pandemicHomeschool enrollment continues to swell even four years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report reveals. The study from the Homeschool Research Lab at Johns Hopkins… Read More
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Homeschool fair in Texas showcases resources for military familiesAs more military parents choose homeschooling, School Liaison Offices such as the one in Fort Cavazos, Texas, are working to support them. This month the military office hosted a Homeschool… Read More
Homeschools
Across the board, homeschool parents support school choice, survey revealsDespite coming from a range of political affiliations, most homeschool families support school choice policies, a new poll finds. âHomeschool parents want what every parent wants â the freedom to… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Why the frantic school-morning routine, not homeschooling, should be considered âextremeâSometimes the best answer is the simplest one, but media outlets love to scoff at simplicity as somehow âextreme.â Take homeschooling as an example. An informal survey of parents found… Read More
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New York observes second-highest rate of growth in homeschooling nationwideDespite New Yorkâs reputation as a high-regulation homeschool state, its families are turning to home education in record numbers. âNew Yorkâs homeschooling rates have jumped 178% over the past decade,… Read More
Public Education
Report: More than 100,000 students withdraw from Texas public schools to be home-schooled(The Center Square) â More than 100,000 students combined were withdrawn from public schools in 2022 and 2023 to be home-schooled, according to a new report from the Texas Home… Read More
Christian Schools
SchoolBox is launching schools, changing Christian educational landscapeItâs growing by leaps and bounds, with no end in sight. SchoolBox, an online program of the Herzog Foundation to help founders launch new Christian schools,… Read More
Homeschools
Kansas homeschool parents now eligible for a sales tax exemption(The Sentinel) â A lawsuit seems to have led to the Kansas Department of Revenueâs reversal of policy on sales tax exemptions for homeschool parents. Until recently, homeschools were ineligible… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Homeschool works better for the âcommon goodâ than public schoolCritics of homeschooling frequently complain itâs too individualistic and hurts public schools, which they see as a âcommon good.â âLetâs not forget the reason public schools were funded in the… Read More
Homeschools
Starting to homeschool? Look for local workshops like this one for free resources and toolsTo jumpstart parentsâ introduction to homeschooling, a Kansas City-area nonprofit is offering the opportunity to browse free curriculum at an upcoming workshop. The workshop will take… Read More
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Kansas Department of Education changes online form for homeschool registration, adding fields not required by state lawÂHomeschool families are questioning changes to the Kansas Department of Educationâs online registration form, which now demands more information than is required under state law. âA school custodian must submit… Read More
Homeschools
Kansas school district refuses to allow homeschool athletes to participate in sports recognition(The Sentinel) â Homeschool students who played for Wallace County High School were unfairly neglected and discriminated against during athletic recognitions earlier this year, according to parents and… Read More
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Home educator offers options for parents who are unhappy with public schools(The Center Square) â As test scores continue to drop in Illinois’ public schools, a home educator in Chicago is encouraging parents to consider other options. Latasha Fields has been… Read More