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Has America become a homeschooling nation?
No. Not really. In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, millions of school children are suddenly stuck at home. But, a shift in the location of children to the home does NOT equal homeschooling any more than a week full of snow days. For most families, it's...
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2020 IAHE Convention Update
We deeply regret to announce that we are unable to move forward with the 35th Annual IAHE Home Educators Convention. Our team is working diligently behind the scenes to unravel such a large endeavor and it will take days before we can share more information. We are...
Pause & Pray: 2020 IAHE Convention Update
As always, we rest in the certainty that God is in charge. In light of the past 24 hours, the status of our 35th Annual IAHE Home Educators’ Convention is uncertain. While we’d like to give a quick response to everyone reaching out to us, we’re faced with the...
SURVEY: Withdrawal From Public School & CPS Contact
IAHE has become aware of recent reports by families being intimidated by the government schools after withdrawing their children to homeschool. If you were contacted by Child Protective Services (CPS) after withdrawing your child to homeschool, please consider...
Confessions of a Convention Veteran
I first noticed them sitting in the audience as I presented my English Literature curriculum in all its glory. A young husband and wife with a couple of preschoolers in tow, they sat on the edge of their seats, eyes wide, rapt with attention. I was laying it on thick...
“We” Should Not Regulate Homeschooling
The desire to control other people’s ideas and behaviors, particularly when they challenge widely-held beliefs and customs, is one of human nature’s most nefarious tendencies. Socrates was sentenced to death for stepping out of line; Galileo almost was. But such...
Public School Sports: An Open Door or Pandora’s Box?
In 2013, public sports programs were open for the first time to homeschool families. Each school district was given the authority to set their own participation guidelines. Since that time, many families and school districts have navigated these rocky waters. The...
AP Classroom: Free Resources for Homeschool Families
As many veteran homeschool educators know, AP courses and exams are a great way to save money on college courses and to demonstrate academic excellence to competitive colleges. The College Board wants to make sure all students—regardless of whether they go to public,...