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Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Florida Child’s Death Related to Lack of Oversight for Homeschooling Canton, Ma., 10/20/15—On Sunday, October 18th, eleven-year-old Janiya Thomas’s body was found in her mother’s freezer. Janiya was last seen in August of 2014, but… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
By Hännah Ettinger The first time I set foot in a public school for academic reasons was the day I took the SAT. I was almost late because I’d run back into the house twice (pencils, calculator; lunch) and had… Read More
Updated on May 16, 2016 by CRHE
“I believe oversight of homeschooling is a necessary starting point. I also encourage parents who are homeschooling to actively distinguish their roles as teacher and parent. I encourage them to learn about the effects of social contact on children’s brain development, and follow the recommendations of mental health professionals for each age group.”
Updated on September 23, 2015 by CRHE
In her novel, Devoted, Jennifer Mathieu enters the world of Rachel, a dutiful homeschooled daughter and sister to five younger siblings. As Rachel’s mother struggles through depression, Rachel cares for and teaches her younger siblings, escapes into forbidden… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/13/2015—The Virginia High School League (VHSL) requires student athletes to be regular students at the school they represent, thus barring homeschooled students from participation. House Bill… Read More
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Statement Regarding Janiya Thomas
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Florida Child’s Death Related to Lack of Oversight for Homeschooling Canton, Ma., 10/20/15—On Sunday, October 18th, eleven-year-old Janiya Thomas’s body was found in her mother’s freezer. Janiya was last seen in August of 2014, but… Read More
Category: Florida, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: child abuse
How Homeschooling Prepared Me for the Peace Corps
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
By Hännah Ettinger The first time I set foot in a public school for academic reasons was the day I took the SAT. I was almost late because I’d run back into the house twice (pencils, calculator; lunch) and had… Read More
Category: Blog, Voices for Reform
Katrina B.: “My parents sincerely tried their best”
Updated on May 16, 2016 by CRHE
“I believe oversight of homeschooling is a necessary starting point. I also encourage parents who are homeschooling to actively distinguish their roles as teacher and parent. I encourage them to learn about the effects of social contact on children’s brain development, and follow the recommendations of mental health professionals for each age group.”
Category: Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, mixed experience, testimonial, Washington
Q&A with Jennifer Mathieu, Author of Devoted
Updated on September 23, 2015 by CRHE
In her novel, Devoted, Jennifer Mathieu enters the world of Rachel, a dutiful homeschooled daughter and sister to five younger siblings. As Rachel’s mother struggles through depression, Rachel cares for and teaches her younger siblings, escapes into forbidden… Read More
Category: Blog, Update Tags: Devoted, Homeschooling, interview, Jennifer Mathieu, Quiverfull
How to Obtain a Homeschool Transcript
Updated on March 23, 2021 by Rachel Coleman
A high school transcript lays out what courses a student has completed, what credits they have obtained, and what grades they have received. Students homeschooled through an umbrella school or correspondence school will often receive a transcript from… Read More
Category: Tags: parents, transcript, Transcripts and Diplomas
How to Obtain a Homeschool Diploma
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
A high school diploma is a document issued by an educational institution verifying that a student has completed the educational course of study required for high school graduation. Homeschooled students may obtain a high school diploma in one of… Read More
Category: Tags: diploma, parents, Transcripts and Diplomas
Statement Supporting Virginia’s House Bill 1626
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/13/2015—The Virginia High School League (VHSL) requires student athletes to be regular students at the school they represent, thus barring homeschooled students from participation. House Bill… Read More
Category: Legislation, Press Release, Virginia, Voices for Reform Tags: athletics, Virginia
When There Are Problems At Home
Updated on October 6, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
Everyone has the right to grow up in a healthy and nurturing home environment. No one should live in fear. If you have experiences that make you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or hurt, there may be something wrong in your… Read More
Category: Tags: child abuse, students
When You Aren’t Learning Enough
Updated on October 5, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
Our organization was founded by adults who were homeschooled as children. Some of us had active, engaged parents who helped us learn a lot; others of us had to teach ourselves and fell behind. If you are a… Read More
Category: Tags: educational neglect, students
For Homeschool Alumni
Updated on April 2, 2024 by Rachel Coleman
We founded CRHE in 2013 to advocate for homeschooled students. In some cases that means advocating for homeschool graduates as well—and in other cases it means involving other homeschool graduates in our efforts! We encourage homeschool alumni to advocate… Read More