By Joe Woodard In my early twenties, I had an embarrassing experience, betraying a shallowness of character. I’d read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, some years earlier, since it was on the list of books every educated person must read. Being male, however, I read entirely for its plot (a little dull and stuffy, and
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
Remember how hopeful (and perhaps apprehensive) you were when you began your homeschooling journey? The last thing you needed was having to defend your decision to educate at home to friends, family, and even strangers you meet at the market! I am writing to you today to ask you to partner with us here at
By Dinah Whitton After months of adhering to physical distance regulations it’s natural for some adults and children to feel anxious. Traditional homeschool families may not necessarily feel the same effects as those suddenly learning at home due to the pandemic. School closures, the lack of activities and external pressures of hectic schedules
By Peter Stock (2 minutes reading) 2020 marks an important anniversary for a much beloved leading figure within the homeschool movement. Thirty-five years ago, Dr. Brian Ray commenced his work as the world’s leading academic researcher in the field of home education. In 1985 Dr. Ray began publishing The Homeschool Researcher, a peer-reviewed academic
By Dinah Whitton When a notable ivy league school published an article that called for a ban on homeschooling, there was automatic backlash. Homeschool graduates throughout the years continue to prove that they are well equipped for post secondary education. Even professors have noted how impressed they are by homeschool graduates. The beauty of allowing
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
The story, covered in this blog post, may be of particular interest to you. It features a young man by the name of Timothée, who was homeschooled throughout his life and later went on to attend University. This story may interest you because it represents anecdotal evidence that homeschooling can play an important role in
Introduction When making significant decisions about your child’s life, it is essential to be well informed about all of your options. Otherwise, you run the risk of choosing a course of action that is inferior to another; and, your initial choice may not be in the best interest of your child. This is
