What Does Forty Years of Research Say to New Homeschool Families?

Decisions, Homeschool

by Dr. Brian Ray Although parent-directed family-based education is thousands of years old, the modern homeschool movement encompasses only about four decades. During that time, many scholars and researchers have treated homeschool parents, children, and whole...

Educating or Schooling?

Decisions, World View

by Martin and Carolyn Forte Many of you are already considering what you will do in the fall – what materials to use, what classes to sign up for, even what kind of “umbrella,” if any to be under (private or charter). The answers to these questions are all...

Just One Word

Decisions, Encouragement

by Katie Julius This time of year, we often find ourselves reflecting on the year we’ve had – the challenges, the triumphs, the hurts, the celebrations. Some of us have had a very positive year. Maybe we traveled frequently, we welcomed a new addition to the...

Keeping Up with the Joneses’ Schedule

Decisions, Encouragement, Socialization

by Katie Julius Dance, piano, soccer, robotics, cooking, martial arts, musical theater, Spanish…the list could go on. The number of curricular and extracurricular classes, lessons, and programs offered to homeschooling families, especially in California, has...

Homeschool Graduates Going into Law Enforcement

Decisions, High School, Leaders

by Rebecca Kocsis “So you want to go into law enforcement?” It should come as no surprise that Christian homeschool students would set their sights on becoming keepers of the peace. Homeschool families are generally civically active. Being raised in an environment...

When Self-Awareness Leads to God-Awareness

Bible, Convention, Decisions, Encouragement, God's Plan, High School, Homeschool, Mothers

by LeeAnah James, Convention Speaker From time to time, I go through moments of inadequacy. I get stuck in the trap of comparison and self doubt. I start to wonder if I am being intentionally excluded or left out. Sometimes I feel as if I am unworthy of companionship;...