NCLB education vote Nov 8: Concerned parents need to call to request No vote

 The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), also known as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), is up for reauthorization, and will have a Senate Education Committee vote on November 8.  Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) sent out an urgent call today to parents and homeschoolers to persuade their senators to [...]

Ron Paul for President: Energizing homeschoolers to be part of his campaign

  For the third time, Ron Paul, US representative from Texas, is running for President.  Yesterday, he kicked off a national “Homeschoolers for Ron Paul” coalition from Lake Jackson, Texas.  With estimates of 2.5 million homeschooled students in the United States, representing close to one million parents who collectively have a voting record double the national average, this [...]

Homeschool 101 Legal Matters: Parental Rights Amendment will protect your family

In the spring of 2009, the proposed Parental Rights Amendment to the Constitution was introduced in the U.S. Senate as S.J. Res 16 and in the U. S. House as H.J. Res 42. The legislation has been initiated in view of the incessant attack on parental rights and family values by the courts and the [...]

Elections 2010: Find candidates who stand for family values and homeschooling – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Mid-term elections will have a huge impact on the political climate for the next two years and maybe much more.  Homeschool families have concerns about how their rights to school at home will be protected, and how family-centered ideologies will be impacted.  It is important to know the beliefs and values of the candidates and [...]

Constitution Day September 17: Homeschool unit study includes documents, DVD, quizzes, narratives – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Traditionally, homeschool families regularly include civics coursework as part of their curriculum.  This is evidenced by voting records of 96% or better for adults who were once homeschooled.  One key component in the studies is understanding the US Constitution and other foundational documents of the time. Friday, September 17, 2010 marks the fifth anniversary of [...]

Arizona loses out on Race to the Top Funds: Is this a new opportunity to strengthen homeschooling? – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

The Arizona homeschool community may need to gear up for an increase in its ranks.  When U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, announced yesterday the winners in the Race to the Top competition for billions of dollars in federal assistance for state education funding, Arizona had missed a $250 million windfall by 5.3 points. The [...]

Homeschool 101 Events: Still lots of great homeschool activities to round out the summer

Homeschool 101 Events: Still lots of great homeschool activities to round out the summer. July and August Homeschool Events in Phoenix July is nearly over, which means the public schools will be starting in a couple of weeks.  Even though many homeschoolers start the year about the same time in early August, there are still [...]

Homeschool 101 Resources: AFHE convention offers Jan Brewer visit and Michael Farris as key speaker

Homeschool 101 Resources: AFHE convention offers Jan Brewer visit and Michael Farris as key speaker. If you are headed to the Arizona Families for Home Education homeschool conference this weekend, here are some tips for making the most of your time. If you have pre-registered: Bring your name badge that was mailed to you Check [...]

Home School Legal Defense, ACLU join forces to oppose HR 1576 DISCLOSE Act as unconstitutional

via Home School Legal Defense, ACLU join forces to oppose HR 1576 DISCLOSE Act as unconstitutional. It is not often that a proposed Congressional bill will find groups such as Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) sitting in the same side of oppositon as the ACLU. However, H.R. 1575, which passed the House on June [...]

AZ primaries give citizens, homeschoolers grassroots involvement opportunities (video)

AZ primaries give citizens, homeschoolers grassroots involvement opportunities (video). Arizona politics give a great promise of entertainment for the 2010 election cycle, and for the homeschooling families, the participation opportunities have magnified.  With much dissatisfaction among the people over the economy, unemployment, and social issues such as immigration, this is the year of grassroots involvement.  [...]