Tag: Connecticut
Posted on May 25, 2021 by Chelsea McCracken
“The cognitive dissonance grew so intolerable that it took me down a road that led me to throw away many of the beliefs I grew up having.” I am 25 years old and I am the middle child… Read More
Updated on November 2, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Alumni group warns that homeschooling was not designed as a means for avoiding state immunization requirements 02/27/2020—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit organization that advocates for homeschooled children, is urging Connecticut… Read More
Updated on November 2, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Requiring parents to provide notice that they are homeschooling is reasonable and beneficial Canton, Ma., 03/04/2019—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit founded by homeschool alumni to advocate for homeschooled children, is… Read More
Updated on November 2, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Everyone wins when homeschooled students are allowed to play on public school sports teams Canton, Ma., 01/30/2019—On January 10th, Reps. Tami Zawistowski and Vincent Candelora introduced House Bill 5082 into the Connecticut state legislature. This… Read More
Updated on October 30, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
For Immediate Release: New data suggests cases where homeschooling is used to hide child abuse or neglect are disturbingly common Canton, Ma., 05/18/2018—Last month, the Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) released a report finding that 36%… Read More
Updated on May 18, 2018 by Rachel Coleman
In late April, the Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate released a report based on data from six school districts, finding that 36% of students removed from school to be homeschooled from 2013 to 2016 lived in families… Read More
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Commission’s Proposal Aims to Support Homeschooled Children Canton, Ma., 3/6/15—On March 6, 2015, the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission presented its final report to Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy. The report contains recommendations that parents of… Read More
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, where twenty elementary school children and six teachers were gunned down in December 2012, the state of Connecticut convened a panel to find ways to reduce the risk of future… Read More
Tag: Connecticut
Amber Moore: “Nobody could help me except myself”
Posted on May 25, 2021 by Chelsea McCracken
“The cognitive dissonance grew so intolerable that it took me down a road that led me to throw away many of the beliefs I grew up having.” I am 25 years old and I am the middle child… Read More
Category: Testimonial Tags: alumni testimonial, Connecticut, Missouri, negative testimonial, testimonial, Texas
Group Wants Homeschooling Included in Connecticut Vaccine Debate
Updated on November 2, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Alumni group warns that homeschooling was not designed as a means for avoiding state immunization requirements 02/27/2020—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit organization that advocates for homeschooled children, is urging Connecticut… Read More
Category: Connecticut, Legislation, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: Connecticut, immunizations, vaccinations
Alumni Group Supports CT Homeschool Notice Proposal
Updated on November 2, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Requiring parents to provide notice that they are homeschooling is reasonable and beneficial Canton, Ma., 03/04/2019—The Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), a national nonprofit founded by homeschool alumni to advocate for homeschooled children, is… Read More
Category: Connecticut, Legislation, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: 2019, Connecticut, notice of intent
Alumni Group Calls on CT Lawmakers to Grant Homeschoolers Sports Access
Updated on November 2, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Everyone wins when homeschooled students are allowed to play on public school sports teams Canton, Ma., 01/30/2019—On January 10th, Reps. Tami Zawistowski and Vincent Candelora introduced House Bill 5082 into the Connecticut state legislature. This… Read More
Category: Connecticut, Legislation, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: 2019, athletics, Connecticut
Many Homeschool Families Have Past Child Welfare Reports, CT Study Finds
Updated on October 30, 2023 by Rachel Coleman
For Immediate Release: New data suggests cases where homeschooling is used to hide child abuse or neglect are disturbingly common Canton, Ma., 05/18/2018—Last month, the Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) released a report finding that 36%… Read More
Category: Connecticut, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: child abuse, Connecticut
Connecticut Study Finds High Rates of Past Child Welfare Reports Among Homeschooling Families
Updated on May 18, 2018 by Rachel Coleman
In late April, the Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate released a report based on data from six school districts, finding that 36% of students removed from school to be homeschooled from 2013 to 2016 lived in families… Read More
Category: Blog, Research Tags: child abuse, Connecticut
Statement Supporting the Report of the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Commission’s Proposal Aims to Support Homeschooled Children Canton, Ma., 3/6/15—On March 6, 2015, the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission presented its final report to Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy. The report contains recommendations that parents of… Read More
Category: Blog, Policy Analysis, Press Release Tags: Connecticut, disability
The Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Moves to Support Homeschoolers
Updated on March 23, 2021 by CRHE
In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, where twenty elementary school children and six teachers were gunned down in December 2012, the state of Connecticut convened a panel to find ways to reduce the risk of future… Read More
Category: Blog, Legislation, Policy Analysis Tags: Connecticut, disability