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Is my public school giving me correct homeschool information?
You’ve got homeschool questions. We’ve been answering them since 1983. With so many Indiana families wanting out of their modern, brick-and-mortar, schools this fall, thousands of parents are turning to home education. For families with children who have been...
The Colors of Education Policy
Originally written in January 2020. Updated for the COVID era. With scores of families seeking to escape the drastic social restrictions upon students at brick and mortar schools, it’s more important than ever for all parents to understand the philosophy of emerging...
The Point of Reading
I have always loved books. When I was little, my dad delighted me with Mrs. Pigglewiggle stories at bedtime. At age nine, I discovered L’Engle’s Wrinkle in Time and saw the world in a whole new light. I discovered what Mortimer Adler declared: “A good book can teach...
A Response to the Harvard Article with Alison Slatter
Since February, the IAHE team has been working with leaders from other state homeschool organizations to watch and respond to the currently postponed Harvard Summit on Homeschooling. You can read more about the event and our earlier response here. Many people have...
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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...
National History Bee and Bowl are Coming to Indiana in 2020
The National History Bee and Bowl is pleased to announce two upcoming Varsity / Junior Varsity level tournaments in Indiana for early 2020! Southern Indiana History Bee and Bowl Saturday, February 8 - Sullivan High School, Sullivan, IN Fort Wayne History Bee and Bowl...
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,...