Culture
Texas AI school accelerates education, frees students up for personal projects, growthAmid fears of artificial intelligence (AI) wrecking education, Alpha, a private, Texas-based AI school, has cut academic instruction to just two hours while achieving top-tier… Read More
Homeschools
North Dakota homeschool co-op logs impressive growth in first yearCapstone, a faith-based homeschool co-operative in North Dakota, has already reached impressive heights within one year of its formation. “The group has expanded so much that they’ve currently… Read More
Homeschools
Colorado homeschoolers win state science tournament for middle, high school divisionsTeamwork and other social talents spurred Colorado middle-school and high-school homeschoolers to win a Science Olympiad tournament this month – setting them up for a nationwide contest in May. Read More
Homeschools
Illinois homeschool bill views parents as ‘potentially dangerous, incompetent,’ commentary warnsA bill targeting homeschoolers in Illinois threatens the right of parents to choose the education they believe is best for their children, a recent commentator warned. “The sponsors… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: How homeschool associations showcase US innovation, ‘social capital’ – and why we need them todayHaving just returned from a homeschool conference this weekend, I’m experiencing all the emotions – elation from the past, exhaustion for the present … but… Read More
Homeschools
Former public-school teacher, homeschool mom warns Illinois bill will hurt black familiesBorn and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Aziza Butler is passionate about educating the next generation of black children – which is why she opposes recent legislation… Read More
Homeschools
New York should revise educational policies that ‘kill innovation,’ commentary arguesJailed for teaching children in small groups? As Orwellian as it sounds, such a scenario is already written into New York’s law – where homeschool parents are forbidden… Read More
Homeschools
Military families homeschooled at double the nationwide rate even before COVID-19, survey findsWhile the COVID-19 pandemic caused an explosion in homeschool growth, a significant population group had already discovered the benefits of this alternative educational approach years… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling in Minnesota continues to grow after COVID-19 uptickMinnesota mom Jamie Wagner had expected her daughter would attend a public kindergarten – until the COVID-19 pandemic. “They were trying to do school over Zoom or keep… Read More
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Growth in homeschooling ‘twice exceptional’ children showcases limitations of public educationMore parents are choosing to homeschool than ever before – especially those with “twice-exceptional” children, argues an educational researcher who specializes in giftedness. “It may be particularly frustrating… Read More
Homeschools
100 to 1 in opposition to Illinois Homeschool Act ahead of hearing(The Center Square) – Nearly 4,000 opposition slips have been filed against a measure in Illinois to regulate homeschooling. That’s 100 times more than the nearly 40 who have… Read More
Homeschools
Challenges in public schools driving more Texas parents to consider homeschoolingOngoing safety concerns at her son’s elementary school in Texas have caused Sarah Jackson to switch to homeschool. “My son is 5 years old and I am definitely… Read More
Government
Wyoming homeschoolers celebrate ‘historic moment’ as new law strikes down reporting regulationsIf you homeschool your children, should you be required to share your curriculum choices with local school districts? Absolutely not, says Homeschool Wyoming President Brenna Lowry – who… Read More
Homeschools
Proposed homeschooling mandates in Illinois facing strong opposition(The Center Square) – Proposed legislation that would create oversight requirements on Illinois homeschooling is being denounced in Springfield. The Homeschool Act in House Bill… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Long-term homeschoolers enjoy ‘most favorable levels of mental health,’ study findsOne of the most frequent criticisms leveled against homeschooling involves questions over isolation and a lack of socialization – issues often associated with mental health and well-being. However,… Read More
Homeschools
MIT homeschool internship program to address ‘substantial gap’ of STEM-related opportunitiesHomeschoolers can feel intimidated over teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) – but help may lie as close as their kitchen or garage, explains homeschool dad Michael Strano. Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool conference to support Midwestern families through special-needs resources, learning screeningsWhile Christy-Faith has more than 20 years’ experience coaching children of “A-listers and billionaires,” her newest initiative lies in helping homeschool parents – not celebrities. “I’m on a… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschoolers dominate Inland Northwest Spelling Bee, qualifying for national contestAt least two homeschool students will be participating at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee – thanks to their hard work and support from a regional Northwest homeschooling group. Read More
Government
Desperate Dems launch scare tactics involving homeschoolers to try and stop Texas school choice billDemocrats in Texas are pulling out all the stops to prevent a sweeping school choice bill from passing. The latest tactic is to tell homeschool families that if… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Homeschool fearmongering only makes critics lose credibility fasterPublic-school districts in Iowa are predictably panicking over recent legislation to streamline homeschool regulations – much like they did more than a decade ago. “New homeschooling bill puts… Read More