Homeschoolers Sought for German-American ePal Program
February 5, 2010: 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.
Homeschooling Bill in the Brazilian House of Representatives
February 5, 2010: A bill now in the Brazilian congress would authorize homeschooling, but would subject it to the same controls and oversight as public education.
Homeschool Channel Interviews Mike Donnelly on Romeike Decision
February 1, 2010: In a wide-ranging discussion Mike Donnelly explains the history and significance of the recent Romeike political asylum decision.
Homeschooling Family Granted Political Asylum
January 26, 2009: 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 >>
Decision in Romeike Political Asylum Case Delayed
The Romeikes will need to wait until 3:30 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, January 26, before they know whether they will be granted political asylum.
Court Upholds State-Sponsored “Kidnapping” of Homeschooled Boy
December 22, 2009: 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.
Swedish Family Persecuted for Homeschooling
December 22, 2009: Christer and Annie Johansson, a Christian homeschooling family, are in the unimaginable position of permanently losing custody of their only child, 7-year-old Dominic Johansson, simply because they homeschool.
Criminal Background Checks Part of Draconian Law Proposed for Homeschoolers
December 12, 2009: A bill proposed by the British government and now making its way through parliament would impose the most burdensome and intrusive regulation on homeschooling in the English-speaking world.
Judge Fines Homeschoolers, No Jail Sentence
November 25, 2009: 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.
Prosecutor to Homeschoolers: No Compromise—You’re Going to Jail!
November 20, 2009: On trial again for homeschooling their children, the Dudeks are hoping to avoid jail time despite the threats of the state prosecutor.
German Homeschooled Children Return Home under Court Supervision
October 13, 2009: The Wunderlich family were delighted that a local juvenile court decided to return custody of their four children after they were seized in a surprise visit by French social workers on September 28.
German Homeschooled Children Seized by French Social Workers
October 6, 2009: French authorities took four children from a German family who had fled to France to escape persecution against homeschoolers.
Critique of Proposed Swedish Homeschooling Legislation
October 5, 2009: This independent study by a retired professional educator was presented to Sweden's department of education.
Sweden—the Next Germany for Homeschoolers?
September 16, 2009: After battling authorities over the right to homeschool their 7-year-old son, a Swedish couple had their boy taken away by police just as they were about to leave the country.
Laigle’s Forum: Homeschooled Boy Snatched from Plane in Sweden
September 16, 2009: Swedish police took a 7-year-old boy away from his parents just as they were about to depart for India where they planned to homeschool their son.
Students Sought for German-American ePal Program
August 27, 2009: A new program seeks to educate German students and their families on the advantages of homeschooling. It also offers a unique cross cultural experience for your child.
El Hogar Educador Conference a Great Success
August 21, 2009: Homeschooling continues to expand in Mexico as evidenced by the growth in attendance and support of the annual El Hogar Educador conference.
German Homeschoolers Seek Asylum in America—Video Translation
July 22, 2009: This is an unofficial translation of the Romeike family story that appeared on a national German talkshow hosted by Guenther Jauch on Stern TV.
Signatures Needed to Oppose Restrictive Homeschool Legislation
July 21, 2009: On June 15, 2009, the Swedish government released its draft for a new school law, which, if passed, would impose severe restrictions on parents wishing to homeschool their children.
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.
Deutsche Welle: ‘Homeschooling Should not be Regulated by the State’
HSLDA's Michael Donnelly argues for homeschool freedom in an online forum for the German-language publication Deutsche Welle.
Major Ministry Changes in the Mexico Homeschool Organization
El Hogar Educator plans to divide their ministry into two separate entities. One will be the missionary side of their organization, and will be called Vida Nueva Ministries.
Mission to Persecuted Christian Homeschoolers in Germany
The Highländlers, a group of Georgia homeschoolers, will be taking a
mission team into Europe this summer. They were prompted by the persecution of
American missionary families and German Christians who will not yield
their children to the strong indoctrination of the state.
Deutsche Welle: “My Teacher is Named Mom”—Homeschooling in the United States
More and more American parents are no longer waiting for the government to reform public schools. Instead they are becoming teachers themselves. (German language article).
Deutsche Welle: Homeschooling Asylum
This radio interview focuses on the Romeike family, who sought asylum in the United State after being persecuted for homeschooling in Germany
Florida’s CHESS Homeschool Organization Hosts Contest to Benefit Elimu Nyumbani
A Florida homeschooling organization is sponsoring an art contest to raise money and supplies for Elimu Nyumbani, Kenya’s national homeschooling organization.
Appeals Court Orders New Trial for Homeschoolers Sentenced to Prison
A German couple’s jail sentence was overturned on Christmas Eve. However, the family may still face prosecution for homeschooling.
Lithuania: Another Homeschooling Movement Begins
A young Lithuanian family devoted to discipleship through home education is pioneering the movement for their people.
Home Education in Norway
After two families pioneered the Norwegian homeschooling movement in the early 1990s, home education in Norway is now legal and growing.
Homeschoolers Face Renewed Trials, Fresh Encouragement
A German criminal case is dismissed; Swiss cantons crack down on homeschooling, and American homeschool families get involved to encourage German homeschoolers.
A Family’s Influence in Southeast Asia
One family’s desire to train up godly children now helps reach families throughout Southeast Asia.
HSLDA, German Homeschooling Featured on Moody Radio
Julie Roys interviews HSLDA Staff Attorney Mike Donnelly and homeschoolers Uve Romeike, Juergen Dudek, and Reinhard Klett about persecution in Germany on Moody’s Prime Time America.
Mexico: Homeschooling Ministry Gives Hope to Families
National conferences and Spanish-language resources are helping more and more families in Mexico to homeschool, thanks to the Richardson family’s homeschool ministry.
Judge Returns Custody of Children, But Orders Them into Public School
A Germany Family Court judge restored to Johannes and Cornelia Gorber full custody of their children, who had been removed from the family home in January.
HSLDA Files Asylum Application for German Homeschool Family
HSLDA is supporting a first-of-its kind application for political asylum by a German homeschooling family.
Homeschooling Expands “Down Under”
Home education is flourishing in Australia as homeschooled graduates succeed in college and the workplace, and support groups continue to grow.
Homeschooling Movement on the Rise
One support group founded by a pioneering homeschool family now services about half of the 1,200 students being home educated in Taiwan.
Help Kenyan Homeschoolers Build New Facility
Brenda Anderson, an Avon representative based in Houston, Texas, has offered to raise funds in support of Elimu Nyumbani, a homeschool organization in Kenya.
American Family Summoned to Defend Parental Rights for Homeschooling
The case of an American family who were summoned to court for homeschooling demonstrates the continued persecution of home educators by officials in Germany.
South Korea: Homeschooling Prospers by Families Helping Families
Inspired by their American mentors, South Koreans are expanding homeschooling in their country.
Philippines Homeschool Update—November 2008
Homeschooling is burgeoning in the Philippines as many parents focus on education in hopes of lifting the country out of economic and social turmoil. Among the leaders of the movement is a former businessman who felt led by the Lord to pioneer homeschool organizations as well as a national conference.
Kenya Homeschool Update—October 2008
Thanks largely to the efforts of one pioneering family, homeschooling has come a long way in Kenya. About 100 families educate their children at home, backed by a homeschool support group and fund-raising network. But this progress is threatened by new laws that could restrict the freedom to homeschool.
International Homeschooling Theme at HSLDA Leaders Conference
International homeschooling was an important theme at the 21st annual HSLDA-sponsored leaders conference held in Niagara Falls, N.Y., where among the 600 people in attendance 12 countries were represented.
Highs And Lows Of Two Families Illustrate Challenges For German Homeschoolers
The Gorbers continue to fights for custody of their children while the Dudeks face a new round of criminal charges—all of this over homeschooling.
LifeSiteNews.com: Brazilian Homeschoolers Score Surprise Victory in Showdown Against Government
In a surprise victory against government officials who sought to prosecute a homeschooling family for refusing to participate in the public school system, David and Jonatas Nunes have passed tests proving a high level of knowledge in a variety of subjects.
Last Days Watchman: Persecution in Brazil—Challenges and sufferings in the Brazilian homeschooling movement
Josue Bueno, his wife and their 9 children were ordered to submit to psychological treatment under social workers. Because of their homeschooling practices, state officials also threatened to remove their children.
German Youth Authorities Allow Gorber Children Home ‘Temporarily’
In a surprise decision earlier this week, the Youth Welfare Authorities in Germany, the “Jugendamt,” have allowed the remaining five Gorber children to return home until the beginning of September.
LifeSiteNews.com: Homeschooling Showdown in Brazil—Children to be Tested by Court in Battle Over Educational Rights of Parents
Two homeschooled children face a battery of tests this week in a showdown between the Brazilian government and a Christian family over the educational rights of parents in the South American nation.
Last Days Watchman: Homeschooling in the Brazilian Congress
Recently Rep. Henrique Afonso introduced in the Brazilian Congress a bill intended to expand the freedom of parents to homeschool their children.
German Court Keeps Five Kids Because Parents are Homeschoolers
A homeschooling family in Southern Germany spent six hours in a grueling Family Court session this week with the hopes of regaining custody of their six homeschooled children, who have been held in state custody since January.
Dudek Family Receives Formal Sentence
German homeschool families continue to be persecuted and receive harsh treatment from government agencies in the Federal Republic of Germany while the European Union’s Petitions Committee has promised to look into accusations against Germany for repressing homeschooling.
European Commission to Open Dialogue with Germany on Homeschooling Law
On July 17, the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament heard the first complaint ever against Germany regarding its treatment of homeschoolers.
Criminalizing Homeschooling
June 19, 2008: Homeschooling is a criminal offense, comparable to a trucker who repeatedly gets behind the wheel drunk. At least this is the opinion of Chief Judge Becker, who has sentenced the Dudek family to three months imprisonment without parole.
German Family Faces Trial, Possible Jail Time for Homeschooling
The Dudek family in Archfeld, Germany will be tried on June 18 for homeschooling their children. The Dudeks have quietly and successfully educated their children at home in obedience to God but in the face of Germany’s restrictive laws regarding homeschooling.
School Official ‘Approves’ Homeschool
Lithuanian homeschoolers asked for prayer before meeting with a school principal about obtaining 'approval.'
Persecuted Homeschool Family to Leave Germany
The Neubronners, a German homeschooling family in Bremen, Germany, have been fighting for several years to homeschool their children.
Kenya Homeschool Update
Homeschooling in Kenya has a long history and was previously practiced by missionaries and foreigners living in the country. Over the last 10 years, a growing number of indigenous Kenyans have turned to this alternative as a means to provide education for their children.
Germany: Officials Want to Sell Family's Possessions to Pay
Homeschooling Fine
Your faxes, letters and emails are needed to help a German family facing a $6,300 fine for homeschooling.
German Prosecutor Wants Homeschooling Parents in Jail
In the German state of Hesse, one homeschooling family is determined to resist government oppression of home education. For their brave stand, the family risks losing custody of their children and going to jail.
Homeschooling: Pluralistic Freedom, Not Parallel Society
In remarks to German home educators, HSLDA Staff Attorney Michael Donnelly presents suggestions for the long-term battle for homeschool freedom in that country.
German Authorities Threaten to Deport Homeschooling Missionaries
Not content to harass citizens who homeschool, German authorities recently tried to deny residency to American missionaries just because they are home educators.
Mission Boosts Homeschooling
Homeschooling in South Korea is growing by leaps and bounds! Thank all those who are praying and supporting the Family Mission International.
Showdown on Marriage Looming in European Union
The stage is now set for a major showdown on the issue of same-sex marriage in Europe—a debate that has profound implications for the very future of Europe. The precipitating event will likely be Poland’s firm rejection last week of those portions of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual preference.
German Appeals Court Returns Custody of Homeschooled Girl to Parents
A German appeals court in Bavaria set aside a lower court ruling that had authorized the Youth Welfare Office in Erlangen Germany to retain custody of 16-year-old homeschooler Melissa Busekros.
Homeschooling in Lithuania
The Lithuanian Law on Education guarantees the right for parents to freely choose an educational institution for their children. However, parents must comply with local school requirements in order to homeschool.
French Victory: HSLDA Helps Defeat 'Draconian' Legislation
French homeschooling families won an important legal battle for their rights when two amendments to limit homeschooling were withdrawn from a bill in the French Parliament in early January.
Homeschoolers in Poland Facing Trouble
The situation for homeschooling families in Poland is getting more difficult. Homeschooling is legal there, but highly regulated.
History of Homeschooling Movement in Poland
When Poland was devoured by its German and Soviet neighbors in 1939, the school system officially stopped functioning. The home became the underground seat of learning for more than a million young Poles. In 21st century Poland, some Poles still learn underground, although their war is different.
Letter to Ministry of Education
Chris Klicka, HSLDA Senior Counsel, writes to the Ministry of Education, encouraging officials to allow more freedom in Poland’s notice of intent to homeschool laws. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Homeschooling Offers Hope in Dominican Republic
American missionaries Dr. Gene and Rebecca Antonio and their eight children are spearheading the homeschool movement in the Dominican Republic. The Antonios have founded a homeschooling network and are introducing Christ-centered Spanish-language curriculum.
Homeschooling Progresses in Poland
Homeschoolers in Poland have been moving forward. Over 10 years ago, Marek Budajczak started the homeschooling movement in Poland. He has battled for the right to homeschool legally and has written a book in Polish for homeschoolers.
Romanian Homeschoolers Move Forward with Help from America
A Romanian homeschooling association is working with the government to legalize homeschooling outright and preserve education freedom.
A Great Miracle in Guatemala
Sarting with nothing, homeschool advocates created a complete Spanish-language homeschooling curriculum with a biblical emphasis.
Homeschooling: Don't 'Fix' What Isn't Broken
"The proposed changes to the Victorian Education Act could negatively impact homeschoolers." said Mr. Terry Harding, principal of Australia's largest homeschooling organisation, the Australian Christian Academy.
HSLDA of Canada Involved in Victory for Parental Rights
On January 30, 2004, the Supreme Court of Canada refused to criminalize spanking as a form of parental discipline.
Home-School Movement Goes Global
Homeschooling is rapidly expanding worldwide as families abroad search for options to guide their children’s education amid growing concerns over lax educational standards and increasing violence in government-run schools.
Thomas Paine’s Solution for the Rest of the World
Just as a freedom could not be found in the Old World, so too in most countries today it’s hard to find solutions to the worldwide problem of family disintegration. We are, however, beginning to see the glimmers of light.
How to Reach the World for Christ
I believe there’s tremendous opportunity here to use homeschooling as a vehicle for evangelism. A family that traveled to another country to aid the budding homeschooling movement there would also have a tremendous ability to share the gospel.
There’s No Place Like Home—On Any Continent
For years, only a few brave missionaries pioneered the path for homeschooling on foreign soil, teaching their progeny at home out of sheer necessity to keep their families together while serving in rural areas or hostile cultures.
Home Schooling Expands Around the Globe
Families in nations around the world look at our home schooling freedoms in awe. Many are willing to sacrifice and pay any price for similar opportunities.
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