Homeschools
HF Homeschool launches to simplify starting a co-opHomeschool co-ops, in which homeschool families meet to educate their students, have blossomed across the United States in recent years. Starting such a group just became easier, now… Read More
Government
Kansas bill would create a tax credit for private and home school families(The Sentinel) – A Kansas bill that would provide a tax credit to families whose children are in either private school or are homeschooled passed an important procedural hurdle… Read More
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Black single mom in Colorado seeks to make homeschooling possible for all ‘regardless of their background’Joyelle Naomi knows what it’s like to live in poverty. After escaping from a violent marriage, she homeschooled her children while also working to provide for her family’s needs. Read More
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KC-area homeschool conference to add student learning screenings to resources for parentsHomeschooling parents in the Kansas City area can access an additional resource this spring – learning screenings for a snapshot of their child’s developmental progress. The Midwest Parent… Read More
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New York CPS targets homeschool mom, claiming educational neglect after her move to FloridaA New York school district reported a homeschool mom to Child Protective Services (CPS) after she relocated to Florida, even though she had followed all applicable laws. Before… Read More
Government
Dems’ New Hampshire bill would require all students, including those in private or home schools, to take state assessmentsLegislation introduced by three Democrats in the New Hampshire state House would require all public, private and home school students to take standardized statewide assessments. If passed, the… Read More
Culture
‘No one can do that better than a parent’: FRC President Tony Perkins discusses the state of American educationAs the longest serving president of the Family Research Council, Tony Perkins has spent his career defending families and advocating for public policies consistent with biblical values. “We… Read More
Homeschools
More parents seeking better methods for ‘neurodivergent learners,’ but homeschoolers have deployed these strategies for yearsYale professor Christina Cipriano is calling for educational alternatives, after seeing how public schools failed her daughter even after she obtained an Individual Education Plan (IEP). “Neurodivergent students… Read More
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Study: Homeschoolers learn more in fewer hours, compared to their public-school peersHow much of an entire day in public school is spent on actual education? Studies suggest it’s about 16 minutes per hour, which could explain why homeschool students… Read More
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Minnesota school district harasses homeschool family with threats of police visitationA Minnesota homeschool mom discovered a disturbing package from her local Minneapolis-area school district last fall when her family returned from a national fencing tournament. “Until this year,… Read More
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‘Schooled, not educated’: Home education advocate Sam Sorbo explains why ‘everything is education’When Sam Sorbo first joined talk radio, she was interested in two things: politics and religion. But over the years, it’s all boiled down to one thing: education. Read More
Government
Families to protest bill in Oklahoma attacking homeschool freedoms, parental rightsFamilies in Oklahoma are preparing to gather Feb. 6 at the state’s Capitol to express concerns over recent legislation that seeks to limit their educational… Read More
Opinion
School choice revolution empowers homeschoolers, too(The Daily Signal) – A school choice revolution is sweeping the nation. Ten states have passed universal education choice initiatives… Read More
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Michigan Democrat wants to force homeschoolers to register(The Center Square) – One Michigan lawmaker wants to require the registration of home-schooled children. Rep. Matt Koleszar, a Plymouth Democrat on the Michigan House Education Committee, wrote… Read More
Christian Schools
New homeschool academies emerge to address post-pandemic alt ed boomThe popularity of homeschooling continues to trend upward in the post-pandemic era of education, encouraging new homeschool programs like Covenant Journey Academy that have risen to meet the demand. Read More
Homeschools
Kansas City homeschool students to learn economics through simulated mini-economy field tripTeaching children complex subjects such as business skills can intimidate homeschool parents, especially if they don’t have any firsthand experience. Fortunately, group field trips to places like the… Read More
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‘Encouragement Day’ to support homeschool moms: ‘They’re not on this path alone’Many modern-day moms may think homeschooling is challenging, but they may not know it was once considered illegal. The featured speaker for the upcoming Midwest Parent Educators (MPE)… Read More
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Former public-school teachers plant new homeschool chapter of national ag program FFA in NebraskaA new chapter of a national agricultural program has unlocked more opportunities for Nebraskan homeschool students previously unable to join. From its launch in September 2022, the Nebraska… Read More
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The homeschool movement is here to stay, says HSLDA president Jim MasonA few decades ago, homeschooling was all but extinct. Now, 2 million students nationwide are home-educated, largely thanks to advocacy groups such as the Home… Read More
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‘Whipsawed’: Homeschool families with special needs face unique challenges in KansasImagine living in a state where schools don’t provide adequate special needs services for your child – but if you don’t provide those services as their parent, those schools… Read More