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. hslda.org/post/yes-homeschoo…

“[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: ow.ly/ZHWK50ZNlzo

25 years ago today over 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. We remember them. We grieve with their families. We honor the heroes who risked their lives to save others. #Neverforget

Here are a variety of free and discounted resources that are available to help your family homeschool affordably and effectively! ⁠hslda.org/post/looking-for-f…

Take a look this new editorial by Dr. Brian Ray, President of NHERI, who presents a persuasive case for home education and challenges us to rethink default positions. "If educators and policymakers want children to receive the best education possible, they should treat home education as the default option—not an eccentric one. Why not home-school?" - Dr. Ray Read the full article here: wsj.com/opinion/why-send-a-c…

Your teen doesn't fit the mold, and their education shouldn't have to either. Find answers to big questions and a supportive community when you join us this Thursday on August 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET! Register here: hslda.org/post/uniquely-made… Not able to make it live? We will be emailing a recording link to registrants!

The story of homeschool freedom is the story of American freedom. Thank you to the early pioneers of homeschooling who paved the way for us today. hslda.org/America250

Your gift to HSLDA’s Freedom Fund helps us monitor legislation in all fifty states, testify against dangerous bills, defend families when officials overstep, stand with state organizations, and preserve homeschool freedom for the generations who will follow. ⁠ ⁠ Homeschool freedom did not arise by permission, and it will not endure by neglect.⁠ ⁠ Please make your gift to the Freedom Fund today! Your generosity is advocacy: hslda.org/America250⁠

The study published in the Peabody Journal of Education offers the most up-to-date, comprehensive look at homeschooling and its outcomes in almost a decade. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Visual processing doesn’t have to do with how well a child sees . . . it’s all about how their brain makes sense of what they see. Learn more: hslda.org/post/exploring-vis…

"There's not a single state in the nation that says before a child can leave the public school, we're going to send all the personal, identifiable information from the child and the family over and run a background check" - Will Estrada, HSLDA Senior Counsel Hartford Courant: ow.ly/V4sT50ZrXcw Read the story here: ow.ly/ouHG50ZrXcx

“One of the biggest misconceptions about homeschooling is that homeschool students are not socialized or don’t have the same opportunities as children in public school. I actually feel the opposite. I feel like we interact with so many people of different age groups, ethnicities, environments, and they get to hold real conversations with adults. They're not just sitting among people of their exact same age. We get so many opportunities to engage and interact." ktnv.com/news/homeschool-org…

Over the past few weeks, we have journeyed through the deep connection between our nation’s heritage of liberty and the modern homeschooling movement. It is a journey that requires vision, heart, and above all, community. While the day-to-day work of education happens within the walls of your own home, you are part of a vast network of parents who share your deepest values—a community bound together by a shared purpose. As we share the final extended piece of our anniversary video series, we want to remind you that you never walk this path alone. HSLDA was founded to ensure that your right to guide your child's future remains secure, today and for the next 250 years. We invite you to watch this final segment and reflect on the incredible, enduring community you are a part of. Watch now: youtu.be/2BRG1ZhwOv4 Thank you for letting us be a part of your story, and for being the driving force behind this movement. Warmly, -HSLDA Team

Your special needs teen doesn't fit the mold, and their education shouldn't have to either. Find answers to big questions and a supportive community when you join us on August 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET! Register here: hslda.org/post/uniquely-made… Not able to make it live? We will be emailing a recording link to registrants!

“Jennifer Welch’s comments were disappointing and saddening. They come from a worldview that sees children as a burden, not a blessing, and that sees raising, educating, and even loving one’s child as something that should be outsourced. Homeschool families have an opposite view: homeschooling is something we do out of love for our children. We genuinely love our children, love spending time with them, love educating them, and love seeing them develop into men and women who will care for the people and the world around them. It can be a sacrifice, but a deeply rewarding one. As a second-generation homeschooler, I saw that love modeled by my mom and dad who chose to homeschool me and my siblings. My wife was also homeschooled and saw that love modeled by her parents. And that is why my wife and I have chosen to homeschool our two children. We genuinely love being around them, educating them, and seeing them flourish.” -Will Estrada, HSLDA Senior Counsel

We're excited for the release of her book! Skipping School by Dixie Dillon Lane traces how homeschooling moved from the margins to the mainstream through decades of legal, cultural, and educational change. Use code HSLDA40 for 40% off—offer ends August 31, 2026! eerdmans.com/9780802885517/s… @eerdmansbooks