CHEWV Comments on BOE Draft

CHEWV Comments on BOE Draft

CHEWV has submitted comments on a draft policy from the WV Board of Education that would direct counties to develop their own county policy for students leaving the public system to homeschool, as well as for homeschoolers transferring into the public school system. ...
Gearing Up for the 2020 Legislative Session

Gearing Up for the 2020 Legislative Session

The Regular Legislative Session begins on January 8th this year. If this year is anything like the others, about 2000 bills will have been introduced, and about 200 of those will have become law.  CHEWV will regularly keep you informed with legislative alerts as the...
It’s Been 30 Years!

It’s Been 30 Years!

CHEWV is celebrating three decades of ministry in 2020.  The important thing to note?  God is faithful to His people!  We’ve experienced it time and time again.  Every good gift is from above, and we want to start this year by acknowledging His love and grace over the...

Choosing a Better Way

We’re all aware of recently publicized comments about homeschoolers – that they cost the public schools money, teachers’ jobs, and the ability to provide quality school programs.  Part of the concern from some public school officials centers on the...
CHEWV Meets With Dr. Paine

CHEWV Meets With Dr. Paine

In response to WV Superintendent of Schools Steve Paine’s comments late last week, John Carey (CHEWV’s legislative liaison) quickly arranged a meeting with State Superintendent Paine.  Also in attendance were two leading members of the State Board of...

Misleading News Targets WV Homeschooling

by John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison A recent WVNews article by Kailee Gallahan claims that “homeschooling cuts over $2 million from Harrison School systems funding.”  In the article, Harrison County public school officials accuse homeschoolers of costing...