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Carrying Homeschool Freedom Forward

Carrying Homeschool Freedom Forward (part 4 of 4)

Maintaining Freedom Requires Clear Boundaries. All of Arizona’s families have a stake in maintaining homeschool freedom and an authentically independent education option. If all education models are eventually seen as public education, funded by the government and accountable to the public system, we will have lost ground that will be very difficult to regain. The completely independent homeschool option is essential in order for educational choice to truly exist in Arizona.

Time to Pack Up and Go! Homeschool Field Trip Inspiration

There’s a joke among homeschoolers that we’ll count nearly anything as a field trip or an educational experience. “We’re heading to Walmart, kids. Bring your clipboards and write down all the countries where they manufactured whatever I put into the cart. I’ll be sure to find some stuff that’s not from China this time.”

Successful Transitions in the Middle

Recognize that the longer your child has been in a traditional school, the stronger your expectations and theirs will be of what “school” looks like. it takes time to shake these false expectations and reimagine what education like.

AFHE Addresses Recent Developments in Arizona’s Educational Landscape

No matter the changes that have altered the educational landscape over the years, AFHE has been very consistent in expressing how crucial it is to clearly distinguish between educational classifications. We will continue to educate parents, legislators, and the media about the meaning behind the terminology they are using.

10 Things You Might Experience Transitioning from School to Homeschool

It’s up to you, not an over-burdened school system, to help your children learn, discover, and grow up to be productive adults. They will one day thank you for all you’ve invested in them and the incredible opportunities they experienced through the homeschool adventure with you!

Free Resources for those Considering Homeschooling

AFHE’s set of three free MP3s provides a great way to get started, as you listen to experienced homeschool moms address those common concerns and share how you can get started in this new endeavor.