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Updated on October 26, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
Simone Biles became a household name this month as the gold-medal-winning, physics-defying Olympic athlete was acknowledged as perhaps the best gymnast of all time. Her fans soon learned that Biles was homeschooled during her high school years—a move… Read More
Posted on June 8, 2016 by CRHE
June 8, 2016 As homeschool alumni, we are always grieved to hear about homeschooled children whose lives end tragically early. This week Rodica and Emil Radita of Calgary, Canada, have been on trial for the 2013 death of… Read More
Updated on May 26, 2016 by CRHE
“Mathematics education is a very important focus area in homeschooling, as there is evidence for a homeschool math gap, and many anecdotal accounts of homeschooled girls in particular receiving subpar mathematics education.”
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
When the modern homeschool movement began in the 1970s, some parents found ways to homeschool under existing laws while others sought permission from local school boards or homeschooled ‘under the radar.’ As the number of families interested in… Read More
Updated on May 18, 2016 by CRHE
“I support homeschool oversight because most child abuse is committed by parents against their own children. I believe people oppose homeschool oversight because most people only worry about their own kids. They won’t admit it, but as long as their own kids aren’t at risk, even “good” homeschoolers just don’t care.”
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Lax Homeschool Laws Implicated in Boy’s Disappearance Canton, Ma., 4/21/16—Ten years ago, nine-year-old Colt Clark was reported missing by his aunt and uncle, who alleged that he had run away. After a decade of unanswered questions,… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by Kieryn Darkwater
By Kierstyn Darkwater I have always wanted to go to college. I’ve always been a motivated learner, and the pseudo-classroom environments I occasionally had with other homeschoolers and parents armed with teacher’s guides were places I really enjoyed being… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Limiting Assessments Hurts Homeschooled Children Canton, Ma., 3/30/16—Yesterday, Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor of West Virginia, signed House Bill 4178, deregulating homeschooling in the Mountain State. This follows the signing of a similar measure, House Bill… Read More
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Simone Biles and the Homeschool Prodigy Narrative
Updated on October 26, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
Simone Biles became a household name this month as the gold-medal-winning, physics-defying Olympic athlete was acknowledged as perhaps the best gymnast of all time. Her fans soon learned that Biles was homeschooled during her high school years—a move… Read More
Category: Blog, News, Voices for Reform Tags: athlete, prodigy
CRHE Statement on Alex Radita
Posted on June 8, 2016 by CRHE
June 8, 2016 As homeschool alumni, we are always grieved to hear about homeschooled children whose lives end tragically early. This week Rodica and Emil Radita of Calgary, Canada, have been on trial for the 2013 death of… Read More
Category: Blog, Press Release Tags: medical neglect
Emilie Huffman: “This has been a love letter to my mom”
Updated on May 26, 2016 by CRHE
“Mathematics education is a very important focus area in homeschooling, as there is evidence for a homeschool math gap, and many anecdotal accounts of homeschooled girls in particular receiving subpar mathematics education.”
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, North Carolina, positive testimonial, testimonial
Do I Need Membership in a Homeschool Protection Agency?
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
When the modern homeschool movement began in the 1970s, some parents found ways to homeschool under existing laws while others sought permission from local school boards or homeschooled ‘under the radar.’ As the number of families interested in… Read More
Category: Blog, Resources
Jessica A.: “Homeschool is an abusive parent’s dream”
Updated on May 18, 2016 by CRHE
“I support homeschool oversight because most child abuse is committed by parents against their own children. I believe people oppose homeschool oversight because most people only worry about their own kids. They won’t admit it, but as long as their own kids aren’t at risk, even “good” homeschoolers just don’t care.”
Category: Blog, Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, California, child abuse, negative testimonial, testimonial
Statement Regarding Colt Clark
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Lax Homeschool Laws Implicated in Boy’s Disappearance Canton, Ma., 4/21/16—Ten years ago, nine-year-old Colt Clark was reported missing by his aunt and uncle, who alleged that he had run away. After a decade of unanswered questions,… Read More
Category: Oklahoma, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: child abuse, Oklahoma
Adult Basic Education for the Educationally Neglected Homeschool Graduate
Updated on October 26, 2023 by Kieryn Darkwater
By Kierstyn Darkwater I have always wanted to go to college. I’ve always been a motivated learner, and the pseudo-classroom environments I occasionally had with other homeschoolers and parents armed with teacher’s guides were places I really enjoyed being… Read More
Category: Blog, Resources, Voices for Reform Tags: college
Statement: West Virginia and South Dakota Measures Make Homeschooled Children More Vulnerable
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Limiting Assessments Hurts Homeschooled Children Canton, Ma., 3/30/16—Yesterday, Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor of West Virginia, signed House Bill 4178, deregulating homeschooling in the Mountain State. This follows the signing of a similar measure, House Bill… Read More
Category: Legislation, Press Release, South Dakota, Voices for Reform, West Virginia Tags: assessments, South Dakota, west virginia
How to Help an Educationally Neglected Homeschooled Child
Updated on March 23, 2021 by Rachel Coleman
We receive many emails from people worried about educationally neglected homeschooled children. These individuals—who are often friends or family members—want to know what they should do about their concerns, and how they can help. We generally point them to information on… Read More
Category: Tags: educational neglect, parents
How Can I Socialize My Homeschooled Child?
Updated on March 23, 2021 by Rachel Coleman
From time to time we receive emails from homeschool parents looking for opportunities for socializing their children. We’re always glad to hear from parents who take their children’s socialization seriously. It’s important for homeschool parents to remember that when they… Read More
Category: Tags: parents, socialization