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California grandmother relates homeschool experience to save money, strengthen family bondsFor Annie Nicol, a retired nurse practitioner, the COVID-19 pandemic extended her career – and introduced her to a new one in homeschooling. “I perhaps would have retired sooner had COVID not… Read More
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Homeschool advocates lament Connecticut’s new law as ‘targeted interference’ against parentsHomeschoolers nationwide are denouncing a bill signed by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday, which requires background checks for all families intending to homeschool in the state. “This is not about… Read More
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Nevada homeschool girls’ chess team wins third consecutive state titleA tiny but mighty homeschool team has made history in the Nevada State Girls Scholastic Chess Team Championship by winning its third consecutive title this May. “This historic championship is a celebration not only of another state title,… Read More
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Minnesota homeschool growth this year tops COVID-19 pandemic numbersThe number of homeschool students enrolled in Minnesota reached a record high of 32,024 students this academic year – breaking the previous year’s record, American Experiment has… Read More
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Former schoolteacher: Homeschooling ‘challenged me to redefine success’ in educationA former public-school teacher thought she knew how to measure educational progress – by “standards, benchmarks, and measurable outcomes” – until she started homeschooling her own children. “I had… Read More
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Homeschooling catches the eye of major media outlets, including Chicago TribuneThe explosion in U.S. homeschooling has become so marked that even liberal media outlets are paying attention – recently Newsweek and now the Chicago Tribune. Read More
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Minnesota homeschool baseball players reinstated after ejectionFour Minnesota homeschool students who were previously deemed ineligible for high school baseball have been reinstated, raising questions as to why they were denied in the first place. “The… Read More
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Connecticut legislation threatening homeschool freedoms, nonprofit warnsAdvocates are raising the alarm over Connecticut legislation that would create suffocating restrictions on homeschooling. “Connecticut has long trusted parents to direct their children’s education without unnecessary government interference,”… Read More
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South Carolina debates whether to include homeschoolers in school choiceSouth Carolina officials are debating whether homeschooled students should be eligible to receive school choice scholarships. South Carolina launched its Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF)… Read More
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Virginia marks jump in homeschooling numbers for families ‘meeting the child where they are’Danette Sajous is using her background in entrepreneurship and finance to teach homeschool co-op elementary students how to cook and cultivate life skills. “My kids are extremely social,” the… Read More
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More American Jews should consider homeschooling, writer concludesIf you’re Jewish and deciding between public schools or day schools for your children, try a third educational option – homeschooling, a mother of six argues. “Watching peers struggle under the weight of schooling that is… Read More
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Florida homeschooler sets record for winning county spelling bee 3 years straightCalabash can refer to a tropical tree or its fruit, a North Carolina town – or the word propelling Cooper Campen, a Florida homeschool student, to his third consecutive championship in the Alachua County… Read More
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Maine homeschoolers enjoy flexibility, success in alternative education modelsFor Lisa Berry, educational “success” involves far more than a diploma or other certification. “Most people would agree that success, in life or education, is really about being able to… Read More
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Georgia’s rich homeschool history supplies ‘fertile ground’ for emerging hybrid optionsSince Georgia legalized homeschooling in 1984, it has achieved national prominence as a leader in alternative education options. “The state’s relaxed regulations, along with metro Atlanta’s density, geographic spread,… Read More
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Homeschool families are helping drive the public-school exodus in Colorado, commentary arguesWhile Colorado’s public-school analysts often blame dwindling enrollment on falling birth rates, higher immigration enforcement and a shrinking population, they may need to consider another factor – homeschooling, argues a… Read More
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Midwestern homeschool conference to celebrate ‘richness’ of simplicity in teaching methods, 40-year anniversaryAs the Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit marks its 40-year anniversary, its spring conference will highlight many homeschool families’ firsthand experiences – including the power of simplicity in teaching. “It’s easy to get caught up in… Read More
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Encouragement Day speaker urges homeschool moms to ‘live with an eternal perspective’Terri Hitt has experienced firsthand what she calls every parent’s greatest fear – losing a child – when her daughter passed away unexpectedly at the age of 29. “When she… Read More
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South Dakota sets national record in homeschool growth over last decadeHomeschooling has skyrocketed nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic, and its most enthusiastic state supporter over the last decade has been South Dakota, a new analysis finds. “According to data… Read More
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Maine marks jump in homeschool population since pandemic, law removing exemptions for school-mandated vaccinesThe Pine Tree State is seeing a new kind of growth since the COVID-19 pandemic – almost double the number of homeschoolers in the 2024-25 academic year (6.4%) compared to… Read More
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Nebraska homeschool growth continues as families ‘want more’ from educational systemAfter working 30 years as a public-school teacher and administrator, LeDonna Griffin now runs a homeschool co-op for families in Nebraska – called Leaders to Legends. One of the… Read More