| College Grad Can’t Take College Classes? |
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 |
This graduate already had a bachelor’s degree, but a community college refused to enroll him because he was homeschooled. |
| No Child Should Start School Feeling Left Behind |
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 |
Several state bills aim to make children start school earlier and stay in school longer—but a growing body of research suggests that parents are best suited for deciding when their children’s formal education should begin. |
| Homeschool Registration Bill Tabled by Sponsor |
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 |
This morning Rep. Monica Bristow, the sponsor of House Bill 3560, filed a motion to table the bill. For all practical purposes, the bill is dead. No action is needed. |
| H.B. 356’s Impact on Homeschooling—What you Need to Know |
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 |
Maryland House Bill 356 has the potential to impact homeschooling in Maryland, and we want you to be informed. |
| Caught Between Two School Districts |
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 |
The old school district demanded a form. The new district considered it unnecessary. Truancy charges resulted. |
| Enrolling in Driver’s Ed “A Snap” Thanks to HSLDA |
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 |
A roadblock to this homeschooled student’s driver’s training turned out to be a minor detour after HSLDA got involved. |
| Mom Arrested and Booked for Homeschooling |
Tue, 5 Feb 2019 |
Before August ended—well before the state’s homeschool notice filing deadline—this single mother faced the unthinkable. |
| Since When is Moving a Federal Offense? |
Tue, 5 Feb 2019 |
When this family notified their child’s school that they were moving out of state, an official wanted proof that they weren’t trafficking their child. |
| Past Victories, New Legislative Challenges |
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 |
Homeschoolers rallied to defend their freedoms from a barrage of legislation in 2018. Will they need to rise to the occasion again? |
| Students, Congressmen Rally in D.C. for School Choice |
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 |
At an event in the U.S. Capitol, this homeschooled student highlighted how school choice helps children learn and thrive. |
| Families Flummoxed by Non-Census Nonsense |
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 |
When homeschool families received intrusive questionnaires in the same mailing that included census forms, they weren’t sure what to do. |
| Double Standard Denies Benefits to Homeschool Students |
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 |
State-specific rules are cheating some homeschool students out of their Social Security benefits. HSLDA is fighting back. |