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For Immediate Release: Why are Colorado’s Classrooms Thinning?

For Immediate Release: Why are Colorado’s Classrooms Thinning?

Jan 16 | Press Release

Contact: Kashia Davis, Outreach Director Email: Kashia@CHEC.org Phone: 303-358-7918 | CHEC Office: 720-842-4852  ...

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Revisiting Your Homeschool Vision and Mission

Revisiting Your Homeschool Vision and Mission

Dec 10 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by Renée Gotcher Do you struggle to avoid the comparison trap? Are you second-guessing your curriculum and activity...

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Choose Homeschooling: It’s Worth the Sacrifice!

Choose Homeschooling: It’s Worth the Sacrifice!

Oct 8 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by Shari McMinn Looking back on my life now that all my homeschooled children have graduated and left home to pursue...

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Why Homeschooling isn’t Just a Fad

Why Homeschooling isn’t Just a Fad

Jun 8 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Abeka These days, if you’re considering homeschooling your children, you’re not alone. Not by a long...

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Delighting in Writing

Delighting in Writing

Aug 30 | Blog, Homeschool Elementary, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Methods, Homeschool Middle School, Homeschool Stages, How to Homeschool

by guest author Stefanie Bennett I would like to pose two questions: What kind of relationship do I want your children...

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Teaching Gifted Children

Teaching Gifted Children

Jul 31 | Blog, Highly Gifted, Unique Learners

By guest author Victoria Weaver Since most of us were raised to be humble, we never want to be “that” parent who goes...

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Making Sibling Memories

Making Sibling Memories

Jul 24 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Amos C. Wilson "Amos, did you know that Jonah was swallowed by a big dog?" The question came from my...

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It Makes a Difference

It Makes a Difference

Jan 9 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Amber Schamel People considering homeschooling their children often ask me about my experience as a...

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Why Homeschool High School?

Why Homeschool High School?

Dec 23 | Blog, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages

No doubt, the thought of homeschooling through the high school years can be daunting. That's why we've included a...

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A Boy-Friendly Homeschool

A Boy-Friendly Homeschool

Jul 26 | Blog, Homeschool Methods, How to Homeschool

By guest authors Hal and Melanie Young There are days when we look at our sons and think, “If they were in school,...

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