Homeschools
Arizona Christian homeschool athletic association thriving after 20-year historyWhat do NBA players Blake Griffin and Allonzo Trier have in common with Allison Miller, a junior basketball player at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, California? All… Read More
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Texas company helps homeschoolers ‘dig into agriculture’ through garden grantsHomeschoolers interested in agriculture can enjoy a little financial help along the way – by applying for 15 $200 garden grants through the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). Read More
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California homeschoolers soar to new heights with customized airport tour, intro to aviation careersOne enterprising mom in California capitalized on her son’s curiosity about airplanes to organize a special field trip: a customized airport tour just for homeschoolers. “It was a… Read More
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NY district denies graduation ceremony to homeschooler despite extracurricular participationThe Gloversville Enlarged School District in New York has denied a homeschool student’s request to graduate with its class of 2025, the local CBS affiliate… Read More
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Homeschool mom: Lawmakers should pursue ‘Goldilocks laws’ when considering measures to stop child abuseLawmakers in Connecticut need to guard against “legislating as a reaction to isolated cases of terrible abuse,” argues one homeschool mom. “In the words of a childhood fairytale,… Read More
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Homeschooling offers escape from New Mexico’s ‘failing public schools,’ former NASA aerospace engineer arguesParents in the “Land of Enchantment” are increasingly disenchanted with dismal educational outcomes statewide, says one New Mexico mom. “When I ask parents why they pulled their kids… Read More
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Homeschooling numbers in New York continue skyrocketing years after COVID-19 pandemicThe Empire State may soon be known for a different kind of empire – a growing domain of homeschoolers. “According to a study by the Empire Center, in… Read More
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Homeschoolers score major rankings at Texas esports championshipsTexas homeschool students have placed two of their teams in the top five at a statewide gaming contest – all within one year of their group’s existence. “The… Read More
Government
More than 2,000 Connecticut families protest report seeking increased homeschool regulationsAfter a government report calling for more restrictions on homeschool families in Connecticut, more than 2,000 people demonstrated at the state capitol. “We are here because we are… Read More
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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