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Connecticut homeschool bill headed to Lamont draws backlash
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (711+ words) Connecticut is poised to enact landmark homeschool regulations, raising debate about government control over private education." James Mason, president of the Home School Legal Defense Association, told the Washington Examiner his organization is writing a letter to Gov. Ned Lamont…...
The great British homeschooling crackdown
3+ mon, 16+ hour ago (299+ words) Washington Examiner The great British homeschooling crackdown In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full…...
How homeschoolers fractured the progressive coalition for a big win in Illinois
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (627+ words) An article in Pro Publica in June of last year was the first indication to many in Illinois that they may be facing an assault on their homeschool rights from lawmakers. Titled "How Illinois" Hands-Off Approach to Homeschooling Leaves Children…...
The importance of protecting homeschooled children from abuse
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (268+ words) Another Connecticut case raised similar concerns just a few months ago. A man was found to be locked in his Waterbury home by his stepmother for 20 years. Beaten, starved, he was only permitted to leave his room for 15 minutes per…...
New book on homeschooling full of hard-earned wisdom
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) As the school year begins, many families taking their first steps into homeschooling are filled with uncertainty. Questions abound: Am I capable of teaching my children? What if they fall behind? How will I know if I'm doing this right?...
Parents refusing to buy school supplies ignite heated back-to-school debate - Washington Examiner
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (377+ words) A frustrated teacher's fiery Tik Tok rant has reignited a long-standing and emotionally charged debate: Who should foot the bill for classroom supplies: schools, teachers, or parents? The controversy exploded when Randi (@Randipandy_) posted a now-viral video from her car, blasting…...
Progressive Democrats are weaponizing a tragedy to attack homeschooling
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (595+ words) The phrase "never let a good crisis go to waste," widely attributed to Winston Churchill, suggests that challenging situations can create opportunities for positive change and progress. A more pessimistic outlook would point to ideological opportunists using a tragedy to…...