Public Education
Wisconsin homeschooling outpaces public, private school enrollmentEven as the Badger State’s public-school enrollment dropped this academic year, researchers have been at a loss to explain why homeschooling is the “fastest growing… Read More
Government
Republican governors urge Treasury to include homeschoolers in federal school choice programOn the same day a report revealed that nearly 800,000 homeschoolers could be excluded from the new federal school choice program, a group of governors… Read More
Government
Homeschooling military families praise legislation intended to streamline process for moving across state linesHomeschooling can help strengthen national security, argue lawmakers introducing a proposal to streamline this educational process for military families moving across state lines. “Parents serving this country… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Public Education
Dual enrollment is skyrocketing. Here’s how homeschoolers blazed this path for their public-school peers.Although dual enrollment is being touted as one of the latest high school trends, homeschoolers have long enjoyed the benefits of this method in preparing for higher education. Read More
Homeschools
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
Homeschools
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. Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Government
Some states tighten ESA rules as others expand school choiceAs some states expand educational freedom, others are adding new regulations to their education savings account programs, a recent analysis found. A survey from school choice leader EdChoice found Arkansas, Utah… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Homeschools
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,… Read More
Opinion
A different kind of classroom is outperforming expectations(The Daily Signal) – In recent years, many parents have begun questioning long-standing assumptions about traditional education. Concerns about bureaucracy, one-size-fits-all curricula, and institutional failures have eroded confidence in… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Opinion
Florida takes the lead on school choice. Here’s why other states should follow.(The Daily Signal) – National School Choice Week highlights the education options available to students across the United States. In Florida, we celebrate the historic action to implement the… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More