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Connecticut Lawmakers Accused of Bypassing Public Debate - Hartford Today
3+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) Concerns raised over use of 'emergency certification' to fast-track legislation and limit public input Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:51pm A Republican state senator in Connecticut is criticizing Democratic legislative leaders for increasingly bypassing the normal legislative process, including using 'emergency certification' to rush…...
Texas School Voucher Program Sees High Demand - Austin Today
3+ week, 1+ day ago (247+ words) Over 274,000 students applied for the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:55am The high demand for the TEFA program highlights the desire among Texas families, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds, to have more educational options beyond the traditional…...
Roanoke family sues VHSL over homeschool sports ban - Roanoke Today
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (210+ words) Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:07pm A family in Roanoke County, Virginia has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's rule that prohibits homeschool students from participating in high school athletics. The lawsuit alleges that the Virginia High School League's (VHSL) policy violates the constitutional…...
Homeschooler Sues Virginia High School League Over Sports Ban - Roanoke Today
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (410+ words) Family claims VHSL rules discriminate against homeschooled students like their son Samuel Palmer. Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:18pm The case highlights the ongoing debate over access to public school extracurricular activities for homeschooled students. While 31 other states allow homeschoolers to participate in public…...
Virginia family sues to allow homeschooled son to play high school sports - Richmond Today
3+ week, 1+ day ago (366+ words) Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:10pm A Virginia family has filed a federal lawsuit against the Virginia High School League (VHSL) and their local school district, challenging a rule that prevents homeschooled students from participating in high school sports. The lawsuit centers on 9th-grader…...
Home-Schooling Gains Popularity Among Pittsburgh Families - Today in Pittsburgh
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) Flexible schedules, special needs, and values-based education drive the home-schooling trend in the region. Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:49pm Moon Township residents who home-school their 5-year-old daughter Emmalyn through a private, hybrid school model. Greensburg residents who home-school their 14-year-old daughter Peyton, who…...