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
Homeschools
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. Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Opinion
North Carolina bill aiming to prevent homeschool discrimination highlights ongoing challenges for students, graduatesUniversities making a big deal about their “inclusivity” need to take a long, hard look at their own discriminatory practices against a minority population – the burgeoning homeschool community. Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Homeschools
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… Read More
Christian Schools
18-year-old founds microschool, finds success following God’s callWhen Anna Gutscher graduated from homeschool in southeastern Colorado, she felt God leading her to start a microschool instead of pursuing a career in real estate. One year… Read More
Homeschools
Tennessee homeschool nonprofit caters to growing numbers of families statewide, beyondTennessee mom Abby Merryman has a history of adapting to changes she didn’t anticipate. “We put our kids into public school, a great public school here in… Read More
Homeschools
North Carolina ranks No. 4 nationwide for growing homeschool populationWhat do North Carolina, Vermont, Delaware and Alaska have in common? They all rank highest in the nation for homeschool growth, the Fox affiliate in North Carolina recently reported. “According… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Valid criticisms on gifted preschool programs fail to recognize homeschooling as ultimate ‘individualized instruction’A recent Hechinger Report commentary skillfully highlighted the challenges of implementing gifted education programs for preschoolers, but it fell short of identifying a proven solution: homeschooling. “In an… Read More
Public Education
Massachusetts district sees ‘steepest single-year decline’ in enrollment since 2010Mirroring a nationwide trend, Nantucket Public Schools (NPS) in Massachusetts is struggling with decreased enrollment its superintendent suggests is due in part from students leaving… Read More
Homeschools
Analysts: Stop ‘myths, scaremongering tactics’ against burgeoning homeschool movementImagine a movement “so fringe” it can’t reflect mainstream society, yet so “fast ballooning and politically forceful” it may overrun an entire educational system – how homeschooling is described… Read More