by Colleen Enos Section 2 of SB26-018, Legal Protections for the Dignity of Minors, concerning “Best Interests of the Child” with all the problematic parental custody, parenting time, and decision-making responsibilities language, was struck and...
Flooding the Zone
by Colleen Enos The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of bills and hearings. Sadly, the Colorado State Senate passed the harmful SB26-004, Expand List of Petitioners for Protection Order, which could result in homeschool families that...
Legislative Alert: Call & Testify Against SB26-018
by Colleen Enos There is an unconstitutional attack on Parental Rights with SB26-018! The bill SB26-018, Legal Protections for the Dignity of Minors, is a reincarnation of last year’s HB25-1312, Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals. The...
Put On Your Oxygen Mask First: Help for Weary Parents of Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn I was so tired. Weary to the depths of my despairing soul. For years, I had homeschooled nine children, many of whom were unique learners. The days were incredibly long. Then my beloved husband died unexpectedly, and I was...
Not So Smart Hearings
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...
You Can Homeschool on a Budget Without Government Funding
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”...
School at Home is Different: Transitioning Your Unique Learner from Institutional School
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...
Does Your Homeschool Need a Mid-Year Makeover?
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...









