The Shepherd’s Call: Protecting Homeschooling Freedom in California

Advocacy, Homeschool, Legislation

by Nathan Pierce I. Introduction: The Hidden Threat to Homeschooling Freedom Homeschooling freedom is like a pristine mountain lake, thriving under the care of its stewards. The water is clear and full of possibility, but there are hidden threats—pipelines installed...

CHEA’s Support Network & Homeschool Freedom – What’s the Connection?

Advocacy, Leaders, Legislation, Support Groups

by Nathan Pierce, Family Protection Ministries The CHEA Support Network has been one of the most critical pieces unifying the California Homeschool community during legislative battles since the early 80’s. It is absolutely vital that homeschool leaders throughout the...

The Equality Act and Homeschoolers

Legal Article, Legislation

by John McGowan, Esq. On February 25, the United States House of Representatives passed the “Equality Act”, a law that its proponents say is necessary to prevent people from being discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. The...

The PSA Dilemma

Leaders, Legislation

by Rebecca Kocsis We are experiencing unprecedented times. California parents are faced with some tough decisions due to COVID-19 precautions. Do they keep their children in their public school and follow distance learning? Or do they take them out and homeschool them...

Be Fools for Christ

Legislation

by John McGowan, Esq., CHEA Board of Directors On June 15, the Supreme Court announced its decision in the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes case, holding that the word “sex” in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes protections for “gender identity”...

A Look Back at the Great California Homeschool Case of 2008 (And What It Means for Today)

Legislation

The following article was adapted from a speech given at the Christian Home Educators Association of California’s Capitol Day in Sacramento on January 30, 2020. It has been republished with permission. It’s author, James Mason was scheduled to speak at...