Month: January 2018
Updated on October 30, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Exempting homeschooled children from the state’s child labor laws renders them vulnerable to exploitation Canton, Ma., 01/25/2018—Lawmakers in New Hampshire are considering legislation—House Bill 1321—that would exempt homeschooled children from the bulk of the state’s… Read More
Updated on June 9, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
January 25, 2018 On January 14, 2018, news broke that the thirteen children of David and Louise Turpin, ages 2 to 29, had been imprisoned for years in a California home-turned-prison under the guise of homeschooling. Nine days… Read More
Updated on October 30, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Access to public school athletics programs provides homeschooled students with substantial benefits Canton, Ma. 01/25/2018—On January 10th, West Virginia lawmakers again introduced legislation designed to grant homeschooled students access to public school athletic programs. Currently,… Read More
Updated on March 23, 2021 by Kieryn Darkwater
Listen to Rachel Coleman on Press Play with Madeleine Brand. (We’re sorry, we don’t currently have a written transcript of the broadcast. If that’s something you’d like to help with, let us know)
Updated on February 9, 2018 by Kieryn Darkwater
Listen to Executive Director, Rachel Coleman’s interview with KNX1070 opposite Mike Smith of HSLDA. Transcript below: TRANSCRIPT BEGINS AT 00:16. CHARLES FELDMAN: Inspections: Would inspections have discovered the home in Perris where thirteen siblings were found in torturous… Read More
Updated on October 30, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
For Immediate Release: Removing failure to educate from the definition of a neglected child would remove only layer of accountability remaining for homeschoolers Canton, Ma., 01/15/2018—New Hampshire House Bill 1650, which would remove “failure to provide the education… Read More
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Lax homeschool laws give parents the ability to isolate their children, hide abuse Canton, Ma., 01/16/2018—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit group that advocates for homeschooled children, has learned that the… Read More
Updated on October 30, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
For Immediate Release: Proposed legislation would limit protections for a homeschooled children when they are needed most Canton, Ma., 01/11/2018—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit that advocates for homeschooled children, has concerns about House… Read More
Updated on October 30, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: HB 1263 Would Restore Needed Accountability for New Hampshire’s Homeschoolers Canton, Ma., 01/10/2018—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit organization that advocates for homeschooled children, supports New Hampshire House Bill 1263, which… Read More
Month: January 2018
New Hampshire: Don’t Exempt Homeschooled Children from the Protection of Child Labor Laws
Updated on October 30, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Exempting homeschooled children from the state’s child labor laws renders them vulnerable to exploitation Canton, Ma., 01/25/2018—Lawmakers in New Hampshire are considering legislation—House Bill 1321—that would exempt homeschooled children from the bulk of the state’s… Read More
Category: Legislation, New Hampshire, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: child labor, New Hampshire
Homeschooling and Child Abuse: A Response to Ray and Other Apologists
Updated on June 9, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
January 25, 2018 On January 14, 2018, news broke that the thirteen children of David and Louise Turpin, ages 2 to 29, had been imprisoned for years in a California home-turned-prison under the guise of homeschooling. Nine days… Read More
Category: Blog, Research Tags: Brian Ray, child abuse, reviews
West Virginia Lawmakers Should Grant Homeschooled Students Sports Access
Updated on October 30, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Access to public school athletics programs provides homeschooled students with substantial benefits Canton, Ma. 01/25/2018—On January 10th, West Virginia lawmakers again introduced legislation designed to grant homeschooled students access to public school athletic programs. Currently,… Read More
Category: Legislation, Press Release, Voices for Reform, West Virginia Tags: athletics, west virginia
Listen to Rachel Coleman on Press Play KCRW
Updated on March 23, 2021 by Kieryn Darkwater
Listen to Rachel Coleman on Press Play with Madeleine Brand. (We’re sorry, we don’t currently have a written transcript of the broadcast. If that’s something you’d like to help with, let us know)
Category: News
Rachel Coleman’s Interview on KNX1070
Updated on February 9, 2018 by Kieryn Darkwater
Listen to Executive Director, Rachel Coleman’s interview with KNX1070 opposite Mike Smith of HSLDA. Transcript below: TRANSCRIPT BEGINS AT 00:16. CHARLES FELDMAN: Inspections: Would inspections have discovered the home in Perris where thirteen siblings were found in torturous… Read More
Category: News
New Hampshire House Bill 1650 Would Legalize Educational Neglect
Updated on October 30, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
For Immediate Release: Removing failure to educate from the definition of a neglected child would remove only layer of accountability remaining for homeschoolers Canton, Ma., 01/15/2018—New Hampshire House Bill 1650, which would remove “failure to provide the education… Read More
Category: Legislation, New Hampshire, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: educational neglect, New Hampshire
Thirteen Starved, Chained California Children were Homeschooled
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Lax homeschool laws give parents the ability to isolate their children, hide abuse Canton, Ma., 01/16/2018—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit group that advocates for homeschooled children, has learned that the… Read More
Category: Blog, Press Release Tags: California, child abuse
Florida Lawmakers Should Support Homeschooled Children, Not Leave Them Adrift
Updated on October 30, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
For Immediate Release: Proposed legislation would limit protections for a homeschooled children when they are needed most Canton, Ma., 01/11/2018—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit that advocates for homeschooled children, has concerns about House… Read More
Category: Florida, Legislation, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: assessments, at risk children, child abuse, Florida
New Hampshire Lawmakers Have the Opportunity to Support Homeschooled Students
Updated on October 30, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: HB 1263 Would Restore Needed Accountability for New Hampshire’s Homeschoolers Canton, Ma., 01/10/2018—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit organization that advocates for homeschooled children, supports New Hampshire House Bill 1263, which… Read More
Category: Legislation, New Hampshire, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: academics, assessments, New Hampshire