Did you know that homeschooling did not used to be legal in America? HSLDA founder Michael Farris details the legal foundations that ultimately won homeschool freedom and the ongoing fight still required to keep it.
Head to hslda.org/explore/americas-2… to see more interviews exploring the history of homeschooling in America.
As legislative season approaches, stay updated by subscribing to our email list at hslda.org/Alerts
California officials promptly corrected a wrong after HSLDA contacted them about a grad’s phlebotomy license. hslda.org/post/officials-sti…
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The role of government is to secure that liberty, not take it away.
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As we look ahead to legislative season, we are so thankful for our supporters who continue to make this work to defend and advance homeschool freedom for future generations possible.
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If you are not already connected with us, we invite you to sign up for our free email updates at HSLDA.org/Alerts
Brianna switched to homeschooling so that she could spend more time with her friend, Carsen, who has osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. ky3.com/2026/11/02/conway-mo…
We released a video documenting how the freedoms secured in our founding set the stage for the freedom that grounds the modern homeschooling movement.
Historians, homeschooling pioneers, and HSLDA founders shared their perspectives.
We hope you are inspired by them, as we have been!
Watch here: hslda.org/explore/americas-2…
“As we have seen the homeschooling community grow over more than 30 years, we have been delighted to see increasing numbers of students complete their formal studies at home and continue into every avenue of post- secondary learning.” midlandtoday.ca/local-news/c…
Job opening! HSLDA is looking for a Development Coordinator who has a heart for our mission, a gift for building relationships, and exceptional organizational skills. Learn more here: hslda.org/post/development-c…
"The Home School Graduation Recognition Act is a win-win. It benefits institutions of higher education amid declining enrollment. Colleges and universities, as well as trade schools, can safely accept homeschool high school graduates without fearing that the U.S. Department of Education will question their acceptance practices.
Second, and more importantly, it will benefit homeschool students. It will ensure that a homeschool student who works hard and graduates with a homeschool high school diploma can go to college without worrying about his or her diploma being unfairly scrutinized.
We ask the U.S. Senate to act swiftly to pass the Home School Graduation Recognition Act."
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California officials promptly corrected a wrong after HSLDA contacted them about a grad’s phlebotomy license. hslda.org/post/officials-sti…
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As we prepare for another busy legislative season in a few months, here are ways you can help:
• Get legal updates by joining our email list at HSLDA.org/Alerts and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
• Meet your legislators: If they already know you, they will be more likely to listen when reviewing bills.
• Donate at HSLDA.org/Donate: Funds help our legal team monitor bills, work with legislators, travel to hearings and Capitol Days, and show up in court for member families.
• Talk to your neighbors and share why you love homeschooling, so that negative media stories aren’t the only ones they hear.
• Pray
HSLDA co-founder Michael Farris, who has watched these battles for 43 years, summarizes them with a single rule: In a legislature, victory goes to the side with the most participation. If more people show up, that side wins.
Thank you for partnering with us to defend and promote homeschool freedom today and for generations to come.
December is the midpoint of the school year, the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset. Join us December 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET to explore your approaches, curriculum, and teaching styles with our Educational Specialists.
Register for the HSLDA member exclusive webinar here: hslda.org/post/find-your-fit…
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HSLDA intervened after a community college placed an accomplished student on probation just because he was homeschooled. hslda.org/post/top-test-scor…
The IRS has proposed rules implementing the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, and there’s some question as to whether homeschooling families can participate. HSLDA President Jim Mason explains why the answer should be yes, based on past cases we've argued in court.
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“[It] is a global battle for this idea of parental rights and home education freedoms. We live in such a time and place in world history that what happens in one country could very well, at some point in the future, come and impact us.” -Kevin Boden, HSLDA Director of Legal and HSLDA International wng.org/roundups/a-beacon-fo…
HSLDA is deeply saddened by the tragic death of 9-year-old Maya Thomas, whose mother and stepfather were arrested on multiple charges. We urge a thorough investigation of the events surrounding her death and appropriate accountability for those responsible. This case is still unfolding, and many questions remain unanswered.
This tragedy is already being cited in support of new restrictions on homeschooling. New Jersey Senators John Burzichelli and Paul Moriarty issued a joint statement about the case and Senate Bill 741, which would require every homeschooled child and parent to meet annually with school officials for a “general health and wellness check.”
We share the desire to keep children safe. Cases like this are complex and demand justice. But no homeschool parent should be pre-emptively singled out for suspicion because some parents have committed acts of abuse. Lawmakers should not use this case to impose blanket restrictions on thousands of loving, law-abiding homeschooling families.
The New Jersey Homeschool Freedom Association has issued a call to action for New Jersey residents. HSLDA will continue tracking this legislation and will share updates as they arise.
Learn more about Senate Bill 741:hslda.org/post/s-741-a-1341
HSLDA is deeply saddened by the tragic death of 9-year-old Maya Thomas, whose mother and stepfather were arrested on multiple charges. We urge a thorough investigation of the events surrounding her death and appropriate accountability for those responsible. This case is still unfolding, and many questions remain unanswered.
This tragedy is already being cited in support of new restrictions on homeschooling. New Jersey Senators John Burzichelli and Paul Moriarty issued a joint statement about the case and Senate Bill 741, which would require every homeschooled child and parent to meet annually with school officials for a “general health and wellness check.”
We share the desire to keep children safe. Cases like this are complex and demand justice. But no homeschool parent should be pre-emptively singled out for suspicion because some parents have committed acts of abuse. Lawmakers should not use this case to impose blanket restrictions on thousands of loving, law-abiding homeschooling families.
The New Jersey Homeschool Freedom Association has issued a call to action for New Jersey residents. HSLDA will continue tracking this legislation and will share updates as they arise.
Learn more about Senate Bill 741: hslda.org/post/s-741-a-1341
Homeschooling helps families thrive!
“One of the greatest advantages of homeschooling is the autonomy it gives families: we can decide what subjects to teach, how to teach them, and even how proficiency should be assessed. Accepting government funding would reasonably come with some level of accountability.
The more benchmarks and requirements the government introduces, the more homeschooling begins to lose some of the independence that makes it appealing in the first place.”
Check out the full article here:
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