Sometimes school officials don’t understand the homeschool law in their state, misinterpret the meaning, or intentionally try to overreach their authority—as was recently the case in a Kentucky school district. In this episode, Tj Schmidt (HSLDA Staff Attorney) joins Jim Mason (HSLDA President) to give a rundown of what happened in this particular county and how HSLDA advocated for local homeschool families. Tj and Jim also discuss how some situations involving only one family can actually impact many other homeschool families—which is why it’s important to stay vigilant!
“I think the beauty of the homeschooling movement is that you’re able to develop that educational program that’s best for your child, for your family. And it often doesn’t look exactly like the public school. And so many times these school officials have the impression that if you’re not doing what they’re doing, then you’re not educating your child.” – Tj Schmidt
Q&A: Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs | Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville and Cheri Kay Sessions
Q&A: Homeschooling 6th–8th Grade | LaNissir James and Carla Fuller
Q&A: Homeschooling Pre-K through 5th Grade | Vicki Bentley and Krisa Winn
Discovering Your Child’s Inner STAR (and Other Homeschool Ideas) | An Interview with Anita Gibson
Homeschooled LEGO Masters | An Interview with Mark and Steven Erickson
Researching the Effects of Homeschooling | An Interview with Dr. Steven Duvall
Military Enlistment for Homeschool High Schoolers | An Interview with Nathan from The Homeschool Project Podcast
Living a Tech-Wise Life with Your Teen | An Interview with Andy & Amy Crouch
The Essential Mission of Parental Rights.org | An Interview with Will Estrada
Understanding Remote Education Programs Offered by Public Schools | An Interview with Tj Schmidt
Incorporating STEM in your Homeschool | An Interview with Michelle Moody
Stories of a Homeschool Pioneer, Part 2 | An Interview with Zan Tyler
Stories of a Homeschool Pioneer, Part 1 | An Interview with Zan Tyler
Homeschooled Tech Entrepreneur Puts Parents in the Driver’s Seat | An Interview with Russell York
Preparing Your Children for the World | An Interview with Wil & Meeke Addison
Homeschooling as Resistance and Healing for Black Families | An Interview with Dr. Cheryl Fields-Smith
Tips for Teaching Active Little Ones | An Interview with Amy Milcic
Homeschooling in the Military: Strategies for Success | An Interview with Heather Everett
Identity and Education: Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Homeschool | An Interview with Missy Andrews
Let’s Talk about Homeschooling in High School: A Conversation with LaNissir James and Lillie Schmidt
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