Homeschools
Missouri reaches ‘unprecedented’ number of homeschoolers, outpacing public- and private-school enrollment, researchers concludeAn estimated 1 in 16 school-aged children in Missouri now homeschool – a “quiet but seismic shift” nearly doubling since the COVID-19 pandemic, educational analysts say. “Not long… Read More
Christian Schools
HERO brings churches, educators together to offer Christian alternatives to public education(The Sentinel) – The Heartland Education Reformation Organization (HERO) offers another School Choice alternative by connecting churches and Christian educators to provide Creative Christian Learning… Read More
Opinion
Hybrid schools guarantee parental involvement in their child’s educationHow many public schools, and even traditional private schools, are scratching their heads trying to find ways to make sure parents are involved in their child’s education?… Read More
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Hawaii homeschoolers focus on creating ‘lifelong learners’ within their familiesMelissa Scott, a homeschool mom in Hawaii, wants her five children to develop a lifelong love for learning. “With the Internet, there’s so much information out there,… Read More
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Homeschooling continues growth among black familiesMother-of-three Catoya Owens is one of many black parents around the country who have made the switch to homeschooling over the last few years. “A lot of parents… Read More
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Frustrated with public schools, more families in Washington state’s Key Peninsula are choosing to homeschoolHolly Baker homeschools her children in the Key Peninsula area of Washington State, which has seen significant growth in homeschooling since the COVID-19 pandemic. “I don’t particularly love… Read More
Opinion
Who’s raising the alarm over ‘regulations’ for failing public schools? (Part 2)Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part examination of calls for more regulation of homeschooling while so many public schools are failing students. Previously we explored… Read More
Opinion
Does more regulation make for a better education? Public schools prove it doesn’tEditor’s note: This is part one of a two-part examination of calls for more regulation of homeschooling while so many public schools are failing students. As critics of… Read More
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US government grants German homeschool family another year of asylumA German Christian family who fled to America 15 years ago for the freedom to homeschool their children has been granted another year of asylum in the U.S. Read More
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Indiana colleges welcome homeschool students to higher edAs homeschooling continues to grow nationwide, many colleges are welcoming homeschool graduates like Elise Jedlicka. Now a sophomore at Indiana University, Jedlicka had already… Read More
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Why church-based homeschool learning centers are gaining popularity in Massachusetts(The 74) – In Worcester, Massachusetts, GROW Christian Learning Center lives up to its name. A homeschool program with both full-time and part-time enrollment options,… Read More
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Homeschooling sees growth among Catholic families nationwideAs a once reluctant homeschooler, Talina Lindsey readily identifies with parents who raise concerns about the long-term effects of this alternative educational model. “I always thought homeschooling was… Read More
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National homeschooling growth no longer just pandemic-related, researchers concludeResults from the 2023-2024 school year show the noticeable increase in U.S. homeschooling can no longer be attributed solely to the COVID-19 pandemic. “While the exact reason for… Read More
Courts
Democrat politicians want to undermine school choice in Arizona; two moms are fighting backTwo Arizona moms are suing Arizona for placing burdensome restrictions on its school choice program. The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims the Arizona Department of… Read More
Opinion
Homeschooling best helps special-needs students succeedIn a time when media outlets typically bemoan the growing homeschool movement, it’s refreshing to see a thoughtful article from Vox:… Read More
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National hybrid and microschool experts discuss opportunities and challenges at Kansas summit(The Sentinel) – Dozens of Kansas homeschoolers and experts from around the country gathered in Overland Park to exchange ideas about how to become a successful “edupreneur”, a combination… Read More
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Homeschooling is booming in Texas. Here’s whyThe exodus from Texas’ public schools continues as more families are choosing to homeschool. The Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) released new data that… Read More
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New data shows homeschool enrollment still increasing after pandemicHomeschool enrollment continues to swell even four years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report reveals. The study from the Homeschool Research Lab at… Read More
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Homeschool fair in Texas showcases resources for military familiesAs more military parents choose homeschooling, School Liaison Offices such as the one in Fort Cavazos, Texas, are working to support them. This month the military office hosted… Read More
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Across the board, homeschool parents support school choice, survey revealsDespite coming from a range of political affiliations, most homeschool families support school choice policies, a new poll finds. “Homeschool parents want what every parent wants – the… Read More