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We care for homeschooling families, safeguard their freedom, and secure the future of home education since 1983.

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Whether you're planning a full semester of American history or just looking for a meaningful way to mark the day, there's something here for your family!

We've pulled together the best resources we could find—unit studies, free downloads, contests, field trip ideas, faith-based materials, and more—all in one place so you don't have to hunt.
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Great job! https://t.co/W4mk61BrBJ

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The graduation cap has been tossed. The homeschool chapter has closed. And somewhere between pride and "what now?" is exactly where this conversation begins.

Join us June 11 at 7:00 p.m. ET for this HSLDA member exclusive webinar!
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Not able to make it live? We’ll be emailing a recording link to all registrants!

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GIVEAWAY! Join us in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary!

We’re giving away four unique baskets—two for high school and two for elementary—filled with helpful resources and fun extras from some of our Member Savings partners (https://t.co/z6pD5O7bGL). These pictures are examples of some of the goodies.

Sign up this May for your chance to win! https://t.co/veKU2V7qaV

Winners will be drawn May 31.

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We’re at the ICHE conference in Illinois this weekend!

It’s a great chance to meet other homeschoolers, browse curriculum, and get some encouragement and practical tips from speakers!

If you’re attending, stop by our booth to say hi and chat homeschool advocacy! Bonus: Check out our conference pricing!

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Congratulations! https://t.co/iR4I2ACHQJ

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A power company wanted to hire a homeschool graduate as a real-time energy trader, but a third-party background check almost derailed the job offer. https://t.co/IvxOcEb80z

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The Pantons are homeschooling their six children in Jamaica: https://t.co/YEqqFo5rz7

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Connecticut H.B. 5468 was signed into law.

This bill profoundly transforms Connecticut from a state where parents had significant freedom, to the only state that imposes mandatory background checks by DCFS on every parent before they can homeschool.

This is a sobering reminder that opposition to homeschool freedom is an ever present reality. That freedom cannot be taken for granted—it requires constant vigilance from us all.

While H.B. 5468 is a setback, our work—in partnership with many of you—continues. We remain committed to standing beside them in defense of homeschool freedom for generations to come.

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Update on H.B. 5468: Yesterday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed this terrible bill into law, marking a notable turning point in homeschool freedom: https://t.co/dKJYbKxpPk

H.B. 5468 profoundly transforms Connecticut from a state where parents had significant freedom, to the only state that imposes mandatory background checks by DCFS on every parent before they can homeschool.  Not after evidence of abuse. Not in response to a specific concern. But as a condition of carrying out a basic responsibility of parenthood—choosing the best education for your child.

The signing of H.B. 5468 marks the first regression of homeschool freedom in the modern homeschool movement. 

While we are deeply disappointed by this legislation, the battle is not over. We have been working hand-in hand with our allies Connecticut to oppose this bill since it was introduced and will continue to pursue appropriate legal action now that it has been signed into law.

Opponents of homeschool freedom in other states could certainly be emboldened by Connecticut, and redouble their attempts to add layers of regulation, restriction and bureaucracy to homeschooling families. 

When HSLDA was founded over 40 years ago, homeschooling was illegal in most of the nation. Parents were regularly threatened with arrest, and children were threatened with removal from the safety of their homes and forced enrollment in public schools.

This is a sober reminder that freedom cannot be taken for granted. While H.B. 5468 is a setback, our work—in partnership with many of you—continues. We remain committed to standing beside courageous parents in defense of homeschool freedom for generations to come.

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FPEA's homeschool conference in Florida was a blast! It's always great to connect with homeschool families and chat about homeschool advocacy. Bonus: Getting to also meet some of the local wildlife! Would you hold the alligator?

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Job opportunity! We’re strengthening our major gifts program—and we’re looking for someone who wants to step into meaningful work from day one.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Development to build and grow a major gifts program. This role is about engaging supporters, contributing to strategy, and helping shape how we invite others into this mission.

This is a full-time position, located on-site in our Purcellville, Virginia office.

Learn more: https://t.co/TbAIs0jnHU

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We enjoyed recently attending the South Dakota homeschool conference that seeks to support the growing homeschool community there! https://t.co/r3QQ2iG3dM

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Update: The Committee voted at the hearing to table the bill for further study. Unless the Committee takes it up again this session, it will not advance through the House (which would defeat the bill). We are grateful for all the families who came out to testify at the hearing, and will continue to monitor the bill's status until the legislature closes.

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Alert for Rhode Island homeschoolers: The House Education Committee is considering H. 8531. Please contact committee members and ask them to oppose this bill! ⁠
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This bill would allow local school committees to delay or deny homeschooling requests whenever they believe it is “not in the best interest of the child” or question a parent’s “competency” or “capacity” to teach.
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Learn more: https://t.co/nVC0KatiAm

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May we never take for granted the freedom we have because of their sacrifice.
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Homeschool idea: Take a moment this Memorial Day to read the Gettysburg Address together as a family. 272 words that changed a nation forever. What does it mean to us today?

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“In this study, parents who were homeschooling before the pandemic began and those who began homeschooling during the pandemic had similar motivations to homeschool.” https://t.co/AQYEwUGYYp

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Homeschooling gains ground in India: https://t.co/ZQ2HSXOP9W

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“The Founding Fathers wove a fundamental right to liberty into the basic fabric of the United States. It’s this fundamental principle that has made the freedom to homeschool in every state possible.

And we who homeschool are grateful for their insight into what it would take to have a country where the citizens are truly free.” https://t.co/tNq1xNwak4

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Tj Schmidt, HSLDA Senior Counsel, reporting from a hearing in West Virginia.