The IAHE Blog

Homeschool Organization Welcomes Frustrated Parents
Indiana Makes News in the Washington Post After noticing that the Washington Post had picked up this story, IAHE felt compelled to speak about the benefits of home education. Join us at our IAHE 30th Annual Home Educators' Convention on March 27-28, 2015, in...
Indiana Supreme Court Strikes Down Overreach by State’s Civil Rights Commission
IAHE has been watching for this ruling since it was heard in the Indiana Supreme Court last winter. This case involved a homeschool group in Fishers, Indiana. If the homeschool support group would have lost this case, it could have potentially impacted groups across...
Homeschool FAQs: Definitions
Are you new to homeschooling? New families are often confused by the many terms used in the homeschool world. Support groups & co-ops are as unique as the individual families that participate in them. No two groups are alike. While exact definitions aren't...
Indiana Home Education Week
2015 Indiana Home Education Week is a time to celebrate! Governor Pence has declared February 22-28, 2015, as Indiana Home Education Week. This is a week to celebrate and thank God for our freedom to teach our children in the manner that best suits their individual...
Education and Federal Funds: What’s the Big Deal?
Do you remember the recent kerfuffle in Indiana related to the federal Pre-K grant? Governor Pence was the recipient of a lot of negative press regarding his decision to not apply for the grant. IAHE believes he did the right thing for the citizens of Indiana....
Pre-school: Is It All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
As Indiana begins a new push for taxpayer funded daycare, we are reminded that the very BEST place for socialization and education is in the home. IAHE stands with parents across the state who understand this to be true. We know children are not made with cookie...
Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Home Education and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act A hearing will be held in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, February 9, regarding SB 568. SB 568 is authored by Senator Scott Schneider (R - Indianapolis). It is the Religious Freedom Restoration Act...
Sandy Hook Killer and Misplaced Homeschooling Attention
Dr. Ray and NHERI just provided us with this piece: Sandy Hook Killer and Misplaced Homeschooling Attention By Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. www.NHERI.org A journalist interviewed me the other day. She was curious about the Sandy Hook Elementary School murderer and any...
Update: HSLDA Meeting with IMPD
On September 18, HSLDA met with the Indianapolis Police Department to discuss a portion of the IMPD Southwest District Taskforce Newsletter. Attorney TJ Schmidt has an update on the HSLDA website.