by Guest Author | Aug 18, 2015 | General
By Dr. Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. Many journalists ask me, “Why do homeschool students do so well academically?” And I have had to answer this same question as an expert witness in court many times. There are some simple answers, one of which I would like to propose in this...
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 | 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...
by Debi Ketron | Mar 19, 2015 | General, Homeschooling in Indiana, IAHE Resources
A new study of Black homeschooling families reveals remarkable findings. Dr. Brian Ray and the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) examined Black parents’ reasons for homeschooling and their children’s academic achievement. “The Black...
by Shawn King | Mar 2, 2015 | General, Homeschooling in Indiana
On February 25, 2015, Indiana homeschoolers had a large presence at the Indiana Statehouse. Legislators were able to see a well-organized, professional group of home educators and EACH representative or senator was given a packet about home education in Indiana,...