Conferences are a unique opportunity to hear great speakers, get answers to important questions, browse and buy curriculum, and make connections with other families in your area. While not every family can make it to a conference every year, there is great value in attending when you can. Everyone from those brand new to home
By Joseph Woodard America’s Christian culture was first eroded over the past century by Progressive public schools. The belated Christian reactions to this were homeschooling, co-operatives, independent Christian schools, and now classical charter schools. Yet, when compared to their agnostic fellow citizens, next-gen Christians are proving equally susceptible to loneliness, anxiety, family breakup and divorce,
Every year, we have a unique opportunity to hear from great speakers, view and buy curriculum first-hand, learn about legal developments, get our tough questions answered, and be genuinely encouraged. It all happens at the homeschooling conferences across Canada that are organized in the provinces and cities where we live. There is a lot of
By Dr. Joseph Woodard The Covid lockdowns saw homeschools doubling in both Canada and the United States, so in the summer of 2021, Harvard University hosted a seven-session video conference on The Post-Pandemic Future of Homeschooling. Harvard is the epicentre of bureaucratic progressivism, so it was an historic opportunity to challenge homeschooling’s opponents. Harvard professor
Home education transcends the traditional boundaries of learning, offering families a unique voyage into the world of education that is as enriching as it is challenging. As we stand at the cusp of the Global Home Education Conference (GHEC) 2024, we’re reminded of the beauty and the depth of the home education journey—a path that
By Dr. Joseph Woodard The big question arising from the Covid public school lockout, March 2020 through the 2020/21 school year, will be its effect on public opinion about the legitimacy, practicality and happiness of home education. As CCHE Government Relations Director Patty Marler says, “The media coverage has all been parents saying, ‘It’s been
Read CCHE Year in Review 2019 From Peter’s Perspective By every estimate, home education continues to grow at a remarkable 5 percent per year in Canada, despite the fact that the overall population of school-age children is slowly shrinking. There are now more than 100,000 children experiencing the benefits a home education provides,
By Dinah Whitton It’s been a few weeks since the Christmas break ended and even homeschoolers are ready for some more down time. Fortunately, in February Family Day is a recognized holiday in many Canadian provinces. Spending quality time with family is a natural aspect of home education; so, it’s an added bonus when there’s
Read CCHE Year in Review 2018 Mirroring the growth in the homeschooling movement in Canada, CCHE saw significant growth in 2018 in all areas of its activities and in the number of its supporters. Yet, despite making solid and steady progress in promoting the value and benefits of home education, we were provided
By Laurel Coatsworth Students from across the Chatham-Kent region gathered recently to share life and laughs with residents at The Meadows of Wheatley, a local retirement residence, nestled in the heart of the idyllic town. At the Meadows, students have an opportunity to polish up their esthetic skills by providing manicures to residents, while others
