"...most protections against child maltreatment developed in partnership with public education. Removing a child from a traditional school setting means removing them from those protections as well." @nbc4i.com talked to CRHE about Ohio's homeschool laws - superintendentsare concerned as well.

Debate surrounds homeschooling after Vinton County child abuse case

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Vinton County abuse and endangerment case has led to renewed scrutiny of Ohio’s homeschooling requirements. On Tuesday, State Senator Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnat…

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Ryan was a fierce advocate for children’s safety. Like many in our field, we are saddened to hear of Ryan Stollar’s passing, and are sitting with the complexities this news brings. More here -> crhe.org/statement-on...

"HSLDA has sought to promote its policy goals in Finland using the Karf family case as a vehicle. Cooperation with the family reportedly began several years before they went missing."

US homeschool lobby linked to missing Finnish family

An American homeschooling advocacy lobbied on the family's behalf as early as 2018.

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This survey is closing soon! If you were homeschooled, click the link below to be part of our novel outcomes study with Southern Illinois University: siucpsyc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Great conversation with @thejacobgooden.bsky.social about the critical need for alumni voice in homeschool conversation ⬇️ Check out more of these stories at: exhomeschoolers.transistor.fm

Our Voices Can Make A Difference In Homeschooling Legislation

YouTube video by Ex-Homeschoolers Club

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"You can’t say “every case of child abuse is devastating and morally urgent,” as Mason does, while opposing legislation designed to prevent that abuse." ⬇️

A Connecticut law protects kids from abusive homeschooling parents. Republicans opposed it.

A modest homeschooling oversight law aimed at preventing abuse has sparked outrage from conservatives and Christian advocacy groups

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Elizabeth, our Information Manager, explores the tight link between mixed schooling and the phenomenon of singling out certain children for additional or worse abuse in this important research brief - tinyurl.com/SinglingOut

Governor Lamont signed this critical piece of responsible homeschooling policy into law today! Read more here: crhe.org/connecticut-...

Great op-ed from Jo Anderson, homeschool alum ⬇️

The homeschooled kids are not alright | Opinion

A Vanderbilt student who was homeschooled argues that a lack of oversight puts children at risk of abuse and educational gaps.

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"...difficult to measure is the degree to which children may be isolated and vulnerable to mistreatment at home. That is a focus of advocates for more home-schooling regulation, like the Coalition for Responsible Home Education, an American outfit where many staff were home-schooled themselves." ⬇️

The Economist@economist.com · 3mo ago

In the wake of the pandemic, more parents are home-schooling their children

Grateful to @ameliaschonbek.bsky.social for giving Raylee's Law a national platform- these stories matter 💙

West Virginia Watch@westvirginiawatch.com · 3mo ago

A high-profile bill known as Raylee’s Law, which West Virginia lawmakers have struggled with for years, has inspired legislation passed by the Nebraska Legislature, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.

Click here: siucpsyc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

As a progressive homeschooling parent, the "parental rights" framing drives me nuts. I don't homeschool my kids because it is my right against the government. It's a way to help them learn about themselves and grow in a cooperative community. Safeguards do not impede that goal at all

Liberal Currents@liberalcurrents.com · 3mo ago

“What is lost in the endless outrage cycle of parents versus government is the rights of children themselves and where responsibility lies for protecting them. It is entirely possible—and historically consistent—to support both robust parental freedom and reasonable public safeguards.”

@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social talked to us about LB1224, @meganhunt.bsky.social's massive step forward in responsible homeschooling ->

Nebraska becomes second state to delay moving public school students to homeschool if guardian is under investigation

Lawmakers created a delay for parents pulling their students out of public school to homeschool while the parents are under an investigation.

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We are so proud of Connecticut for being a part of responsible homeschool reform 💙

Most homeschool resources are religious - what does that mean for secularly homeschooling families? shorturl.at/TJcCG

Next week! Register here -> crhe.org/dothc/

Join us on April 30th at 2:00pm ET (11:00am PT) for this year's celebration of Day of the Homeschooled Child! Register here: crhe.org/dothc/

We recently sat down with Josh Newman to discuss the complexities of homeschooling. Listen here:

An Examination of the Current State of Homeschooling

Podcast Episode · The Edumyseat Podcast · 12/31/2025 · 38m

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Stefan Merrill Block was pulled from school to be homeschooled in the fourth grade, but his parents didn't provide him any formal education. His new memoir, Homeschooled, details his mother's warped idea of home education.

He Was Homeschooled for Years, and Fell So Far Behind

A new memoir shows how a lack of accountability can hurt home-educated kids.

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We believe that children have the right to an education and an open future, and that systemic change will help get us there. Join our fight to center their rights at crhe.org/support-crhe/

No education modality is free of abuse and neglect; children are impacted in public school and in the homeschool setting. It’s not an either/or question, it’s a both/and answer. Support our critical work at crhe.org/support-crhe/

Our director of programs, Dr. Jonah Stewart, says in this op-ed that “CRHE’s greatest achievement is that we exist”. We’re grateful to Stefan Block, fellow homeschool alumni, for including us in this work! “Homeschooled” comes out January 6th. buff.ly/wsjJvQb

The darkest days are behind us, and our brightest times are ahead. Happy Winter Solstice 🌚

If you were homeschooled in Wisconsin, here’s a great opportunity to be a part of history! Click below for more information on this alumni-driven project. buff.ly/UIWLRDP

We believe that children have the right to an education and an open future, and that systemic change will help get us there. Join our fight to at crhe.org/support-crhe/

Hey, Arizona alumni (and alumni currently in the state)! We need your story for a project happening soon. Contact Tess at t.ulrey@responsiblehomeschooling.org!

CRHE is founded and led by homeschool alumni - but we’re powered by donors who believe in our mission. We need your end-of-year gift to amplify more voices in 2026. Donate here: crhe.org/support-crhe/

Why do you think homeschooling is on the rise? We talked to Newsweek about the challenges of collecting data within the realm of homeschooling and capturing the whole picture, but there’s no denying more and more families are choosing to homeschool. Let us know what you think!

Why homeschooling is still on the rise

The number of children being homeschooled in the U.S. is continuing to rise years after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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We're founded and led by homeschool alumni and those experiences guide our work. If you are an alumni, consider joining us for a December focus group - you’ll be the first to hear about our new legislative and research work and we want to hear what you think is important too. tinyurl.com/CRHEAlumni