by Colleen Enos The last two weeks have been full of SMART Act (State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent Government) hearings at the Capitol with a smattering of committee work on bills. The Joint Judiciary Committee met for...
Right now, school choice and vouchers for homeschooling are hot topics of discussion in Colorado. But what are the consequences for accepting tax-payer funding for private homeschools or for families to participate in public school “homeschool”...
by Shari McMinn With the new year, many families — for a variety of reasons — are beginning a whole new lifestyle with their first attempt at homeschooling. This may include you and your student with unique learning needs. Whether from...
by guest author Marcia Washburn It’s January — that month we face with combined anticipation and dread. We’ve negotiated the busy Christmas season and, perhaps, have some new ideas and new equipment (Christmas gifts!) to try in our homeschools. But...
by Shari McMinn And He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm (Mark 4:39 ESV). During the hurricane which is sometimes called Christmas, we can find ourselves overwhelmed...
by Colleen Enos Some homeschool families may be concerned about the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) meeting that occurred on Wednesday, December 17th, regarding implementation of the legislature’s directive in...
by Colleen Enos, CHEC Director of Government Relations With Christmas right around the corner, we are all shopping in earnest. This flurry of activity makes us focus on our budget and how much we can spend on all that Christmas cheer. We are...
by Renée Gotcher Do you struggle to avoid the comparison trap? Are you second-guessing your curriculum and activity choices, contemplating what you should change as you learn about newer options promising “better” outcomes? Are you starting to...
