Homeschooling Interest Climbs as Schools Weigh Closures Due to Coronavirus
Education observers say a rise in interest in homeschooling due to the coronavirus could spark a new way to think about educating children.
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Christian Father Imprisoned for Homeschooling: Cuba Went to War with Us
A Cuban Evangelical pastor sentenced to two years in prison for homeschooling his children says his family has endured “psychological pressure and a war on behalf of authorities” for refusing to allow the Castro regime to indoctrinate his children into communist ideology.
Homeschoolers Debate Federal Involvement in Cruz Tax Bill Amendment
Homeschoolers in the United States are debating whether an amendment to the GOP tax reform bill that would expand 529 College Savings Plans to allow use of tax-exempt funds to pay for homeschooling expenses will put homeschoolers at risk of federal oversight.
Homeschool Advocates to Betsy DeVos: We ‘Want to Be Left Alone by Federal Government’
Homeschool advocates say they informed U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that homeschooling should not be included in any school voucher programs since government regulation could be tied to acceptance of taxpayer funds.
Cuban Pastor Jailed for Homeschooling
A Cuban pastor has been sentenced to one year in prison for homeschooling his children after a government prosecutor said homeschooling “is not allowed in Cuba because it has a capitalist foundation,” says the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA).
Texas Coaches Oppose Homeschooler ‘Tebow’ Bill
A new voice jumped into the debate over the proposed Texas “Tebow” bill which would allow homeschool students to participate in public school sports and other competitive extracurricular activities — the head of the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA). He opposed the legislation over social media.
Homeschoolers Question Texas ‘School Choice’ Bill
While President Donald Trump champions “school choice” on a national level and Governor Greg Abbott pledges to sign such a bill into law should one make it to his desk, some Texas homeschoolers question one piece of proposed school choice policy before the Legislature, Senate Bill 3.
Senate to Vote on Nomination of Pro-Common Core John King for Dept of Education Secretary
The Senate will vote Monday, March 14, on the nomination of John B. King, Jr. to be the next U.S. Department of Education secretary.
Ted Cruz Campaign Rolls Out ‘Homeschoolers for Cruz’ Coalition
The Ted Cruz presidential campaign has launched its “Homeschoolers for Cruz” coalition during an event in Winterset, Iowa, on Monday.
Homeschoolers Prepare to Defend Parental Rights Following Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
The number of homeschooled children in the United States has soared nearly 62 percent over the past decade, and national homeschooling organizations are anticipating even further growth in home education as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide.
More Military Families Choosing Homeschooling Over Common Core
More military parents are choosing homeschooling as an alternative to the in-school environment, even as Common Core supporters tout supposed significant benefits of the nationalized standards particularly for these on-the-move families.
Homeschoolers to Form Parental Rights Coalition Against Threats to Freedom from Newtown Commission
Homeschooling families in Connecticut are in the process of forming a parental rights coalition, as they reject the use of the Newtown shootings over two years ago as a vehicle to undermine the rights of parents to choose the venue for educating their children.
