by Guest Author | Jun 29, 2015 | Common Core
Guest post by Amy Hopkins Raab June 28, 2015 I think we all agree that math and science education are sometimes lacking in public schools. Everyone wants public schools to deliver better instruction in science and math to more students. The questions for us today are...
by Debi Ketron | Jun 26, 2015 | General
From Dr. Brian Ray of NHERI: This new study is subtly a landmark one. I have said publicly, many times: Study after study shows that homeschool students do as well, and often better, than public school students in their social, emotional, and psychological...
by Debi Ketron | Jun 19, 2015 | Common Core
IAHE has serious reservations about Indiana’s proposed diploma changes. As we study the proposed changes, it appears that Indiana is no longer hiding the fact that these changes are part of implementing the Common Core agenda. IAHE opposes Common Core since the goal...
by Debi Ketron | Apr 20, 2015 | Homeschooling in Indiana
The Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) gained nationwide attention during the 2015 legislative session. The Indiana Association of Home Educators (IAHE) testified in favor of Senate Bill (SB) 101 because religious freedom is one of two pillars (the other...
by Debi Ketron | Apr 2, 2015 | Homeschooling in Indiana
Just what happened today at the Indiana Statehouse? In light of the recent “compromise” on the RFRA which was signed into law today, we would like to express our thoughts on what happened. First of all, the compromise was released this morning, giving us little time...
by Debi Ketron | Mar 30, 2015 | Homeschooling in Indiana
IAHE was pleased to be present at the SEA 101 RFRA bill signing ceremony last Thursday. Indiana home educators should thank our Governor and the Indiana General Assembly for RFRA. It strengthens Indiana homeschoolers’ standing before the courts in matters...
by Debi Ketron | Mar 23, 2015 | General
How did your State Representative vote on third reading of SB 101? SB 101 or Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed third reading in the Indiana House today. Here is the vote tally, so you may see how your State Representative voted. SB 101’s next stop will...
by Debi Ketron | Mar 21, 2015 | General
Second Reading SB 101 Vote Results from Thursday SB 101 or the Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed out of Second Reading on Thursday without Amendments. We have received questions about how State Representatives voted for the amendments. Our hope was that...