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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 Agriculture Academy… 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 School… 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 can… Read More
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Homeschool grad tackles NCAA over confusion regarding college soccer scholarshipHomeschooling’s innate flexibility helped Bowen McCloud excel on and off the playing field – until a misunderstanding by the NCAA almost derailed his college soccer career. The University of Tulsa… Read More
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Congressional Award Gold Medal winner: ‘Homeschool fit my specific needs’One of the latest recipients of the Congressional Award Gold Medal credits her success to homeschooling. “I absolutely wouldn’t be where I am today without homeschool,” Addison Mouser, of Dallas,… Read More
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Homeschooling now ‘America’s fastest-growing form of education,’ Washington Post concludesHomeschooling’s burgeoning growth has caught the attention of mainstream media, as the Washington Post recently estimated between 1.9 million and 2.7 million children now homeschool in the United States. “The… Read More
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What a development! The sacrifices we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, since choosing to homeschool our childMy wife and I took a leap of faith, changing our entire lifestyle in May 2021 to homeschool our son and provide him with the kind… Read More
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The right to test? Homeschoolers still fighting to gain access to certain college examsTaking a three-hour college placement exam may not sound appealing to most high schoolers – unless you’re a homeschooled student who’s been denied access. Such a scenario occurred this… Read More
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German homeschool family is granted one year stay after thousands of Americans, dozens in congress show overwhelming supportA German family that came to the United States in 2008 to homeschool their children has received a one-year stay after thirty-two congressmen and thousands of Americans petitioned the Biden… Read More
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German homeschool family receives congressional support amid deportation threats from Biden adminThirty-two congressmen and thousands of Americans have lent their support to the Romeike family, who left Germany in 2008 to be able to homeschool their children. Despite being peaceful, legal… Read More
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Flexibility of homeschool schedule allows teens to accelerate learningNot all 16-year-olds make detailed plans for life after high school, but Lauren Petronella and Jaxon Carpenter know exactly when and where they will go next. Petronella, who lives in… Read More
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Kansans show micro schools and hybrids offer innovations in learning(The Sentinel) – Micro schools are the reimagining of the one-room schoolhouse, where class sizes are usually fewer than 15 students of varying ages, and the schedule and curriculum is… Read More
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German homeschooling family faces deportation orders from Biden administration after 15 years of legal residenceA German family living in the U.S. has been ordered to “self-deport” after coming here legally 15 years ago expressly to homeschool their children, reports local… Read More
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Nearly half of homeschool parents cite ‘liberal’ public schools as motivating factor: Poll(The Center Square) – Almost half of parents turning to homeschooling today say they are concerned about their children being “influenced by liberal viewpoints,” according to a Washington Post and… Read More
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Agency tries to withdraw adoption subsidy from homeschool family, reverses course after hearingA Kentucky family’s adoption subsidy came under threat when state officials argued a homeschool program didn’t qualify because it wasn’t “accredited.” Although this term doesn’t exist in the state’s Adoption… Read More
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Families take issue with New York policy discriminating against homeschool graduatesWhen homeschool parents Jeffrey and Tabatha Ludwig applied for an educational letter from the local public school superintendent to help their youngest daughter, they assumed it would be approved, just… Read More
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Microschools continue to be a popular alternative for families seeking a better education for their childrenMicroschools and learning pods are growing so popular for families around the country, they have received national media attention. These learning environments tend to be smaller… Read More
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‘Schools are failing according to their own standards,’ says former teacher-in-training turned homeschool advocateTim Lieber credits his high school band teacher with helping transform his life – precisely because she worked as much as possible outside the school system. “She never followed any… Read More
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Former public school educators turning to homeschooling and microschoolingParents and educators alike are abandoning traditional public schools in favor of alternative models such as homeschooling and microschooling, finding they better serve students unique needs. Six months into… Read More