A bill that will allow families who are persecuted by their governments for homeschooling children to be granted asylum in the U.S. was passed Wednesday.
homeschooling
Homeschooling on the Rise in Black Families
About 220,000 African American children are currently being homeschooled in the United States, according to a report from the National Home Education Research Institute.
Mississippi Lawmakers Consider 'Tim Tebow' Act Allowing Homeschoolers to Play School Sports
Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow homeschool students to participate in public school sports.
Opposition to Common Core Sparks Jump in Homeschooling
Education activists contend there is an increase in the number of children who are home-schooled due to the new Common Core curriculum.
Does Music Make Kids Smarter?
Music is a gift that we humans sometimes don’t fully appreciate. If recent studies are to be believed, music can even make us smarter.
Homeschool Leader Disavows “Patriarchy”
Home School Legal Defense Association founder Michael P. Farris is criticizing the teachings of former ministry leaders Doug Phillips and Bill Gothard.
Common Core Curriculum Sparks Homeschooling Surge in North Carolina
North Carolina has seen a substantial increase in the number of parents that are choosing to homeschool their children; many parents say that the national Common Core curriculum is the cause of the surge.
Family Sends Seven Homeschooled Children to College by Age 12
A family has gained national attention for sending seven of 10 children to college by the age of 12. The three youngest children seem to be headed in the same direction as their older siblings.
Energy Company Rescinds Job Offer to Homeschooled Graduate
The NiSource energy company is taking heat for rescinding a job after it was offered to a homeschooled man.
Homeschool Family Among Tornado Victims
Three members of a family known for its leadership in the homeschool community died in a tornado Sunday evening in Arkansas.
