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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. Strano,… Read More
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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 mission to… Read More
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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. Eighth-grader… Read More
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‘Student safety’ among top reasons more are homeschooling from all backgroundsHomeschooling is growing again – and the COVID-19 pandemic can’t be blamed this time for its popularity. “Outdated is the stereotype that (homeschooling) is confined to White, upper-income, Christian families… Read More
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2nd-generation homeschoolers encourage hundreds of moms at KC-area churchAmanda Medford has homeschooled five of her children in three states – continuing the legacy her family started by homeschooling Amanda in the Kansas City area. “I consider it an… Read More
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Alabama homeschoolers get hands-on experience in archaeology through military programWhat do broken milk bottles and animal teeth have in common? They both get a second life as archeological tools for homeschool students in Alabama, explains Erica Lewis, school liaison… Read More
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Virginia bill would clamp down on homeschooling freedomsA Virginia Democrat has filed a bill to severely restrict homeschooling in her state. Sen. Stella Pekarsky, D-Centreville, filed SB 1031 earlier this month that adds… Read More
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3 steps homeschool parents can take in 2025 to safeguard their rightsWhen it comes to protecting educational freedoms, parents may not always realize the most important advances take place locally – within states, communities, or sometimes even families. “We don’t have… Read More
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Homeschool advocates work to protect hard-won freedoms as U.S. educational landscape shiftsWith new legislative years come fresh responsibilities to advance educational freedoms – especially in fostering public-school alternatives, homeschool advocates say. “The homeschool community has fought for these exceptions to compulsory… Read More
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Homeschool program helps teens in Colorado launch their aviation careers amid national pilot shortageNever underestimate the power of a mom on a mission – especially if it involves her child’s future career. Just ask Richelle McKim, a homeschool mom in Colorado who is… Read More
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When Uber meets education: Tech entrepreneurs hope to empower homeschoolers, liberate millions from public schoolsCould an Uber-like app help thousands of homeschool moms enter the workforce as tutors and liberate millions of students from the public school system? That’s the future, according to Sam… Read More
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Homeschoolers are finding educational partners in area churches. Here’s why the concept works so wellErika Serrano knew she had to get her daughter out of her Massachusetts public school – even though it was the only educational experience she had ever known. “I grew… Read More
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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 ago, the… 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, but it’s… 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 and families… 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 the things… 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. An attorney… 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 earned college… Read More
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Georgia black homeschool group ‘to disciple families toward Jesus Christ,’ create societal changeNicole P. Doyle never thought she would homeschool her children, but a public-school teacher in Georgia talked her into it. “My son was in the school, and the teacher… 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, it… Read More