Government
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
Homeschools
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
Homeschools
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
Government
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… 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
Homeschools
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
Homeschools
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
Homeschools
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
Homeschools
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
Homeschools
The homeschool movement is here to stay, says HSLDA president Jim MasonA few decades ago, homeschooling was all but extinct. Now, 2 million students nationwide are home-educated, largely thanks to advocacy groups such as the Home School… Read More
Homeschools
âWhipsawedâ: Homeschool families with special needs face unique challenges in KansasÂImagine living in a state where schools donât provide adequate special needs services for your child â but if you donât provide those services as their parent, those schools can… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool grad tackles NCAA over confusion regarding college soccer scholarshipHomeschoolingâs innate flexibility helped Bowen McCloud excel on and off the playing field â until a misunderstanding by the NCAA almost derailed his college soccer career. The University of Tulsa… Read More
Homeschools
Congressional Award Gold Medal winner: âHomeschool fit my specific needsâOne of the latest recipients of the Congressional Award Gold Medal credits her success to homeschooling. âI absolutely wouldnât be where I am today without homeschool,â Addison Mouser, of Dallas,… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling now âAmericaâs fastest-growing form of education,â Washington Post concludesHomeschoolingâs burgeoning growth has caught the attention of mainstream media, as the Washington Post recently estimated between 1.9 million and 2.7 million children now homeschool in the United States. âThe… Read More
Homeschools
What a development! The sacrifices weâve made, the lessons weâve learned, since choosing to homeschool our childÂMy wife and I took a leap of faith, changing our entire lifestyle in May 2021 to homeschool our son and provide him with the kind… Read More