Christian Schools
Reports: Public school enrollment down 10% in last 15 years in North Carolina(The Center Square) – Two new reports on homeschooled and private school students in North Carolina are offering snapshots into the long-term trend of parents seeking alternatives to traditional… Read More
Homeschools
U.S. military works to support homeschool families as part of school outreachHomeschool parents serving in the military may not always know they have free help available – through School Liaison Officers, or SLOs. These officers work through the Child… Read More
Government
Homeschool nonprofit celebrates Ohio’s new law eliminating ‘common conflicts between parents, schools’Ohio has become the latest state to ease homeschooling requirements after the governor signed a new law July 4. “By simplifying the law, the sources of many common… Read More
Government
New laws expand homeschool freedoms, parental rights in TexasHomeschool families in Texas are celebrating new laws that increase educational opportunities and freedoms for students and their parents. Stephanie Lambert, executive director of the Texas Home School… Read More
Homeschools
From homeschooled to top college golf prospect, Junior Player of the Year credits her family’s supportHomeschool student Sophie Stevens was again named the Junior Girls’ Player of the Year by the Golf Association of Michigan and has signed to play golf for the University… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool family defends rights to dual-enrollment programs for high school studentsThanks to dual enrollment, many homeschool students don’t need to graduate high school before taking college-level courses. Some can even complete college degrees while still in their teens. Read More
Homeschools
Nonprofit fights discrimination against diplomas issued to homeschool high school graduatesA substitute public school teacher in Missouri and a correctional officer in Texas recently experienced discrimination in their careers on account of being homeschooled. Both graduated with homeschool… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooled student, also a CEO, earns Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at 19Homeschool graduate Tanishq Mathew Abraham has a lot to celebrate. The 19-year-old CEO just completed his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. “Wouldn’t have done it without the love and… Read More
Public Education
Homeschool students allowed to participate in public school activities next year(The Sentinel) – Noelle Friese is excited for her children in the homeschool she runs with her husband. After moving to Kansas a year ago with her husband… Read More
Education, Kansas
Homeschool students allowed to participate in public school activities next year in Kansas(The Sentinel) — Noelle Friese is excited for her children in the homeschool she runs with her husband.After moving to Kansas a year ago with her husband Mathew,… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool father, conservative leader shares concerns over public schools: ‘Calcified in opposition to God’Abraham Hamilton III and his wife chose to homeschool their six children after researching the history of U.S. public education. “We did not just arrive where we are… Read More
Homeschools
Public school is ‘like a death march’: Parents talk about the switch to homeschooling and hybrid modelsLeigh Cline of San Francisco began homeschooling after she saw issues in the public school system firsthand during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of her daughters has learning difficulties,… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool workshop, used curriculum sale to equip parents for next school yearFamilies interested in homeschooling often cite two challenges in starting: trying to find local resources, as well as choosing curriculum. However, the Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit plans to… Read More
Homeschools
Public schools are making unwarranted contact with homeschool families. Here’s how parents are defending their rightsWhen Virginia mom Olivia Knapp decided to homeschool her 10-year-old daughter during the spring semester, she did all her research beforehand.She delivered the necessary paperwork to her public… Read More
Homeschools
As public schools fail to address students’ 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
Government, Homeschools
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 – 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 Educators… Read More
Government
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.Called… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool conference to help KC-area families with workshops, curriculum resourcesTodd “The Familyman” Wilson grew up in public school. But once he became a dad, he knew he wanted something different for his family.“School is an okay place… Read More
Homeschools
Wyoming expands definition of homeschooling, promotes ‘richer’ 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 a provision in… Read More