By author Shari McMinn One of the strongest pro-life examples I witness in our society these days is when I see a loving, dutiful parent out-and-about in public with a child who is severely physically and/or mentally disabled. I have encountered...
The Goldilocks Zone
by guest author Señora Gose One thing I've learned from my mentors and from my students and classes of all ages over the past 25 years of teaching (I was a public school teacher before becoming a mother) is that you just can't FORCE learning. You...
Legislative Update May 11, 2022
Another Hit in the Last Inning By Carolyn Martin, CHEC Director of Government Relations Wow! It’s been a busy session for bills impacting homeschooling! Right out of the gate, we were hit with several bills and here in the last inning we were...
Why Attend a Homeschool Convention this Year?
By guest author Andrew Pudewa Time is precious. Money can be tight. Travel must be prioritized. And, almost all the information you will ever need can be found online. So, is going to a conference really worth it? I have been to many...
Legislative Update April 27, 2022
Maximize Your Impact By guest author Kevin Swanson You hear a lot of people complaining about politics these days. Well, maybe that’s the way it has always been. Complaining could be therapeutic, but it really doesn’t do much to change anything for...
Unique Learners: High School — Break the Mold
By Shari McMinn Who is more nervous about high school, you or your student? Whether you are continuing with homeschooling your unique learner through the high school years, or are just starting with home education now during high school, there are...
Seven Homeschooling Models
by Julianna Dotten 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 different, but much of...
Legislative Update April 13, 2022
We Need Your Presence! By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) How will they know, if we don’t go? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel...









