More Homeschool Myths: Busted
by Katie Julius Earlier this year, we brought you an article about some of the most common myths about home education in California. Unfortunately, there are still many misconceptions that parents and society have about homeschooling. Here we address some more of...
First Freedom
by John McGowan, Esq., CHEA Board of Directors “Spiritual freedom is the root of political liberty … As the union between spiritual freedom and political liberty seems nearly inseparable, it is our duty to defend both.”Thomas Paine If you hang out at enough CHEA...
Starting a Homeschool Group
by Rebecca Kocsis & Katie Julius A homeschool community can make all the difference for both you and your children. It can provide support, encouragement, resources, friends, and educational opportunities. Finding a homeschool group that fits your family’s needs...
Praying Not to Mess Up
by Kathryn C. Lang Many prayers have passed through my lips while homeschooling. Many prayers continue to pass through now as the older boys go on to pursue higher degrees of education and the youngest contemplates his next move. "Please, God. Don’t let me mess...
In the Pursuit of Perfection
by Rebecca Kocsis Published in OTCS News January 2009. Used by permission from the author. I have found that as I fill out my children's report cards, I am usually tempted to assign myself a grade as the teacher. I have a pre-planned formula using my children's...
Why It’s All Worth It
by Rachel Zwayne It’s been a long day. The children are finally in bed. You reflect on the chaos of the day, which was not much different than the norm—an early morning with your toddler waking up screaming for no apparent reason, bickering siblings, a teenager with a...
Authentic Leadership
by Rebecca Kocsis Gone are the days when those in homeschool leadership should feel like they have to appear perfect in order to give homeschooling credibility. Homeschooling is now legal in all 50 states. We have a track record supported by more than 35 years of...
Essential Ingredients to Homeschool Success
This week's blog is written by the owner of Cornerstone Curriculum, David & Shirley Quine, who is one of our Keys to Homeschooling & Curriculum Fair sponsors. We are grateful for their continued sponsorship and support of CHEA events. © 2021 Cornerstone...
Ready for the World: 10 Things Every High School Graduate Should Know
by Katie Julius Four years of English. Three years of math. US History. World History. Biology. Chemistry. Foreign Language. Physical Education. Music. Fine Arts. Leadership. Extracurricular Activities. Community Service … the list of what is expected of our high...
2021 Susan K. Beatty Scholarship Recipient: The Homeschooling Lifestyle
Meet Blaine KovalBlaine was born into a homeschooling family, the youngest of four children, and has been home educated his entire life. Like his parents, CHEA members, Michael & Susan Koval, Blaine has been actively involved in South Bay Faith Academy, a CHEA...