Homeschools, Public Education
Mother who pulled kids out of public school to homeschool says results are ‘amazing’A Texas mom is reporting significant improvements in her children’s academic performance after pulling them out of the public elementary school where they were exposed to inappropriate sex and gender… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool students campaign for Ted Budd, helping him win North Carolina U.S. Senate raceNorth Carolina just elected its newest U.S. senator in businessman, former U.S. representative and homeschool father Ted Budd. But when it came to persuading voters, Budd received help… Read More
Government, Homeschools
School choice could expand to nearly all students in Ohio if bill passes(The Center Square) – School choice options in Ohio could expand to nearly every student if a new bill works its way quickly through the Ohio Legislature during the lame duck… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool programs, hybrid options encourage mid-year signupsIt’s never too late to pull your children from public school – even in December and beyond. That’s what Angie Hoffman, founder of The Hearth Room Schoolhouse in Kansas… Read More
Homeschools
After strip-searching a couple’s six homeschooled children ‘without cause,’ Kentucky Child Protective Services pays $515,000Child Protective Services officials in Kentucky have paid $515,000 to a homeschool family to settle a court case involving a strip-search of all six children in their home. The settlement… Read More
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Kansas parents explain the homeschooling surge(The Sentinel) – K-12 schools in Kansas have lost more than 10,000 students since the beginning of the pandemic, and homeschooling registrations have more than tripled during that… Read More
Homeschools
Here’s why parents say they’re homeschooling their children – and what the government can do to helpAs the nation continues to see increased interest in homeschooling, many experts say removing institutional barriers and obstacles have helped fuel that growth. “The movement to reduce regulatory barriers has… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Home School Legal Defense Association comes to aid of Florida family, challenges public school rigmaroleWhen a Florida family received an email from the local public school claiming their homeschooled daughter was enrolled as a full-time student, they were shocked. “A month into school, I… Read More
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U.S. homeschool population exceeds 3 million for 2021-2022 school yearThe number of families homeschooling is above 3 million, according to estimates released this month by the National Home Education Research Institute. Researchers used data from the U.S. Census… Read More
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This rural Florida homeschool co-op found out: If you build it, they will come(reimaginED) – Sandra Shoffner dreamed of starting a homeschool co-op, but she never imagined the reception it would get when it finally happened. Dozens of parents attended the first open… Read More
Government, Homeschools
This family needs education choice for all its children, not just some(reimaginED) – The Hay family represents two compelling education choice stories at once: Education choice works in rural areas, and It’d work even better if everyone had the means to… Read More
Homeschools
As homeschooling blossoms, N.C.-grown curriculum stands outOne of the world’s top homeschooling curriculums is homegrown right here in North Carolina — and demand for it has only increased since the pandemic, as more families flock to… Read More
Homeschools, Public Education
Email chain exposes teachers’ union ‘cloak and dagger’ operation against parents who wanted schools to reopenA simple clerical error confirmed suspicions that a California teachers’ union was spying on parents who simply wanted their kids to return to school. In the wake of several contentious… Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool nonprofit counters unlawful challenges to parental freedomsA $2,000 bill just to process homeschool paperwork in New York? A threatening letter from a school district in West Virginia, stating that a student would be required to re-enroll… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool families: Consider these fall outings and opportunities in the Kansas City areaFrom campus visits and field trips to standardized tests and special celebrations, the fall can bring numerous opportunities for homeschoolers in the Kansas City area. Now that the school year… Read More
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North Carolina students leaving for private schools, homeschooling on the rise(The Center Square) – Recent data from the state’s Division of Non-Public Education provides a snapshot of student enrollment in private and home schools, which remains strong amid public school… Read More
Government, Homeschools
New study: Homeschooling improves children’s ‘social competencies’New research suggests socialization may be a bigger issue for children in public schools than those who are homeschooled, contrary to popular stereotypes. A recent study examined the "social competencies"… Read More
Homeschools
Home education remains a popular option in post-pandemic Florida(reimaginED) – Families who chose home education during the pandemic not only liked the option, but may have told a few friends. A new report from the Florida Department… Read More
Homeschools
As homeschool numbers rise, nonprofits warn of public-school overreachLooking to withdraw your children from the public school system? You may face procedural hoops and obstacles that aren't required by law – and ongoing challenges even after the withdrawal. … Read More
Culture, Homeschools
Homeschool workshop to answer parents’ questions, equip them with tools and confidenceAs more families choose homeschooling over public school, a Kansas City-area workshop can help them consider their options and explore local resources. The Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit will… Read More