Homeschool Channel Interviews Mike Donnelly on Romeike Decision

In a wide-ranging discussion, Mike Donnelly explains the history and significance of the recent Romeike political asylum decision. (Homeschool Channel) More >>

Defending Freedom Wherever and Whenever it is Threatened

Last week’s victory in the Romeike political asylum case demonstrates the positive impact HSLDA is having on homeschooling freedom around the world. It also illustrates the effectiveness of our charitable arm, the Home School Foundation. (HSF) More >>

Homeschooling Family Granted Political Asylum

In a case with international ramifications, U.S. Immigration Judge Lawrence O. Burman granted the political asylum application of a German homeschooling family. (Read the legal brief >>) (HSLDA) More >>

Homeschoolers Sought for German-American ePal Program

By joining the ePal program, American homeschool students can gain a unique cultural learning experience while exposing German students to the advantages of home education. (HSLDA) More >>

Mother Faces False Truancy Charges

When a mother refused to submit paperwork not required by law to homeschool, she was charged with truancy. HSLDA intervened. (HSLDA) More >>

HSLDA Sues Florida Athletic Association

On January 13, 2009, HSLDA filed a lawsuit against Florida High School Athletic Association because of its unjustified refusal to allow a homeschool student to play sports for a private school. (HSLDA) More >>

Grassroots Activism, National Attention Keys to Lopsided Victory

New Hampshire representatives had to walk a gauntlet of homeschoolers this week as hundreds of families demonstrated in Concord in opposition to proposed draconian regulations of home education. (See video) (HSLDA) More >>

Parents Arrested for Failing to Register Their Homeschool

Richard and Margie Cressy, homeschool parents of four children ages 8–14 were recently arrested by the sheriff of Montgomery County, New York for failing to register their children with the state. (HSLDA) More >>

Compulsory Attendance Age Expanded

On January 4, 2010, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed into law House Bill 4787 which raises the Michigan compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 18. (HSLDA) More >>

A Response to Robin L. West—“The Harms of Homeschooling”

While few people in academia are openly critical of homeschooling, every now and again an article will be published in a university periodical which attacks homeschooling. (HSLDA) More >>

Court Upholds State-Sponsored “Kidnapping” of Homeschooled Boy

As most people count their blessings and prepare to enjoy Christmas with family, many others face serious struggles. Among these is the Swedish family of Annie and Christer Johansson whose only child, 7-year-old Dominic Johansson, was “kidnapped” by Swedish authorities in June of this year. (HSLDA) More >>

Process for Obtaining Work Permits to Change on January 1

There has been a major breakthrough in California for homeschoolers regarding students obtaining work permits. A new law effective January 1 will allow private school officials—which in California includes home educators—to issue these permits. (HSLDA) More >>

Washington Times Op-ed—Socialization not a Problem

One of the most persistent criticisms of homeschooling is the accusation that homeschoolers will not be able to fully participate in society because they lack “socialization.” (HSLDA) More >>

Judge Fines Homeschoolers, No Jail Sentence

Jurgen and Rosemarie Dudek of Archfeld, Germany, were found guilty under the German State of Hessen’s criminal law that requires that all children go to school. Even as Judge Drier recognized that the family was doing a fine job in educating their children, he still imposed a fine of 120 euros on them. (HSLDA) More >>

Online Academy Prepares High Schoolers for College

Patrick Henry College Preparatory Academy is a new distance learning program for homeschooled high schoolers that offers AP® exam preparation with a fully integrated Christian worldview. Their first AP® U.S. Government and Politics course starts in January. (HSLDA) Register Now >>

HSLDA Senior Counsel Klicka Finishes His Race, Receives the Crown of Life

Surrounded by his family and close friends who gathered by his bed in Colorado, HSLDA Senior Counsel Christopher J. Klicka died peacefully on October 12 after a 15-year battle against multiple sclerosis. A memorial service was held October 31. (HSLDA) More >>

New Study Confirms Homeschool Academic Achievement

The latest homeschool academic achievement study finds that, on average, homeschoolers scored significantly higher than their public school counterparts on standardized achievement tests. (HSLDA) More >>

English Home Education: Already In Proper Balance

Shockwaves were sent through the home education community in Britain when the Badman report was released on June 11. Michael Farris takes a close look at the report and reveals its many obvious flaws and fallacies. (HSLDA) More >>

Court Rules Homeschoolers’ Religious Freedom Not Violated

A U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that Pennsylvania’s burdensome homeschooling laws do not violate the religious freedoms of home educators. (HSLDA) More >>