by Shari McMinn Homeschooling moms frequently ask me, “How did you do it all?” Well, I’ll be honest. I didn’t! I was an old, tired mom — in my mid-60s when I finally graduated the last of my nine home-educated children after 28 years! Before...
Homeschool Groups for Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn I am thankful that for the 28 years I homeschooled nine of my 11 children, our family participated in several different cooperative support groups that greatly helped us stay the course of Christian discipleship and home-based...
Just Stop Digging!
by Colleen Enos, CHEC Director of Government Relations You can almost smell the school supplies in the air as all families with school-age children or university students start scheduling their year and make the annual trek back to campus or begin...
Your Homeschool Vision: It’s about the Heart
by guest author Kayla White Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to disciple the hearts of the children the Lord gives us. Indeed, the Lord shows the importance of discipling children when He follows the command to love Him with heart, soul,...
Think Outside the Cookie-Cutter: Seven Homeschool Methods to Consider
by guest author Julianna Duerksen Step into an average homeschool family’s day, and you’ll notice a definite difference in the routine, subjects, and teaching methods between one family and the next. Every family’s personality and goals are...
Behind the Scenes: Four Facts You May Not Know about CHEC
CHEC and the homeschooling landscape in Colorado have broadened over the past 35 years: Go behind the scenes to learn about CHEC’s role and services.
Curriculum Methodologies and Options for Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn July and August are typically the months when most homeschool parents plan for their students’ new school year, which often begins in September. Perhaps you have already started thinking about your student’s needs and are in a...
Is the One Big Bill Really Beautiful?
by Colleen Enos, CHEC Director of Government Relations By now, everyone has heard about the passage of HR1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, by our Federal Congress. President Trump signed the bill into law on the 4th of July, before the fireworks...