Homeschools
New report: homeschooling is growing and becoming more diverseA new report highlights both the expansion of homeschooling since the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing diversity of families participating in it. “Homeschool participation has grown dramatically in recent years… Read More
Christian Schools
‘God is faithful’: How one homeschool mom started a tuition-free Christian school for children of incarcerated parentsIn the late 1980s, Robin Khoury was a new homeschool mom facing opposition from friends and family members who didn’t understand her decision to teach her oldest son at home… Read More
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Wyoming district walks back proposal to ban homeschool middle-schoolers from sports after public outcryA school district based in Rawlins, Wyoming, has backtracked after multiple families protested its proposal to exclude homeschool middle-school students from public activities and sports programs. “We’ve not really… Read More
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Detroit homeschool advocate highlights solutions for families wanting to leave public-school systemBernita Bradley credits her daughter with inspiring her to homeschool – although she had refused at first when Victoria had asked at age 11. “All these misconceptions that people… Read More
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Arizona Christian homeschool athletic association thriving after 20-year historyWhat do NBA players Blake Griffin and Allonzo Trier have in common with Allison Miller, a junior basketball player at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, California? All were previous… Read More
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Texas company helps homeschoolers ‘dig into agriculture’ through garden grantsHomeschoolers interested in agriculture can enjoy a little financial help along the way – by applying for 15 $200 garden grants through the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). “The garden… Read More
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California homeschoolers soar to new heights with customized airport tour, intro to aviation careersOne enterprising mom in California capitalized on her son’s curiosity about airplanes to organize a special field trip: a customized airport tour just for homeschoolers. “It was a blessing that… Read More
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NY district denies graduation ceremony to homeschooler despite extracurricular participationThe Gloversville Enlarged School District in New York has denied a homeschool student’s request to graduate with its class of 2025, the local CBS affiliate reports. Read More
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Homeschool mom: Lawmakers should pursue ‘Goldilocks laws’ when considering measures to stop child abuseLawmakers in Connecticut need to guard against “legislating as a reaction to isolated cases of terrible abuse,” argues one homeschool mom. “In the words of a childhood fairytale, when it… Read More
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Homeschooling offers escape from New Mexico’s ‘failing public schools,’ former NASA aerospace engineer arguesParents in the “Land of Enchantment” are increasingly disenchanted with dismal educational outcomes statewide, says one New Mexico mom. “When I ask parents why they pulled their kids out of… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling numbers in New York continue skyrocketing years after COVID-19 pandemicThe Empire State may soon be known for a different kind of empire – a growing domain of homeschoolers. “According to a study by the Empire Center, in 2018, 37%… Read More
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Homeschoolers score major rankings at Texas esports championshipsTexas homeschool students have placed two of their teams in the top five at a statewide gaming contest – all within one year of their group’s existence. “The accomplishment is… Read More
Government
More than 2,000 Connecticut families protest report seeking increased homeschool regulationsAfter a government report calling for more restrictions on homeschool families in Connecticut, more than 2,000 people demonstrated at the state capitol. “We are here because we are a homeschooling… Read More
Culture
Texas AI school accelerates education, frees students up for personal projects, growthAmid fears of artificial intelligence (AI) wrecking education, Alpha, a private, Texas-based AI school, has cut academic instruction to just two hours while achieving top-tier results… Read More
Homeschools
North Dakota homeschool co-op logs impressive growth in first yearCapstone, a faith-based homeschool co-operative in North Dakota, has already reached impressive heights within one year of its formation. “The group has expanded so much that they’ve currently capped the… Read More
Homeschools
Colorado homeschoolers win state science tournament for middle, high school divisionsTeamwork and other social talents spurred Colorado middle-school and high-school homeschoolers to win a Science Olympiad tournament this month – setting them up for a nationwide contest in May. “The… Read More
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Illinois homeschool bill views parents as ‘potentially dangerous, incompetent,’ commentary warnsA bill targeting homeschoolers in Illinois threatens the right of parents to choose the education they believe is best for their children, a recent commentator warned. “The sponsors of (House… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: How homeschool associations showcase US innovation, ‘social capital’ – and why we need them todayHaving just returned from a homeschool conference this weekend, I’m experiencing all the emotions – elation from the past, exhaustion for the present … but also… Read More
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Former public-school teacher, homeschool mom warns Illinois bill will hurt black familiesBorn and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Aziza Butler is passionate about educating the next generation of black children – which is why she opposes recent legislation… Read More
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New York should revise educational policies that ‘kill innovation,’ commentary arguesJailed for teaching children in small groups? As Orwellian as it sounds, such a scenario is already written into New York’s law – where homeschool parents are forbidden to provide… Read More