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Let the Lord Decide

Let the Lord Decide

by Sara Maynard | Oct 5, 2023 | Articles, Encouragement

by Sara Maynard I have recently been faced with the realization that I have two high schoolers. Along with that realization comes a new set of challenges. I no longer have to worry about whether they will be able to read or do math. We have moved beyond that to...

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What’s With the WVEIS Numbers?

What’s With the WVEIS Numbers?

by CHEWV | Oct 5, 2023 | Articles

Education Information/Management Systems (EIS) are used to track student performance, store academic records, and monitor teacher performance. The Common Core of Data (CCD) is a comprehensive national database used by the US Department of Education.  WVEIS 2.0 is...

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Making the Bible Come Alive!

Making the Bible Come Alive!

by CHEWV | Oct 5, 2023 | Articles, Discipleship Series

Likely, your schedule is already full to overflowing - music lessons, co-op assignments, sports practice, church programs, friends, family, and more. Where does Bible study fit in - honestly? We want to be able to say to our children: But as for you, continue in what...

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The Crucial Safety Net for EVERY Single WV Family

The Crucial Safety Net for EVERY Single WV Family

by CHEWV | Sep 4, 2023 | Articles, Legislative, WV Law

There are now many educational choices for WV students - public school, private school, microschool, learning pods, homeschooling - even hybrids. With the advent of the Hope Scholarship, most options can now be funded with government monies - which inevitably brings...

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History Comes to Life in Malden, WV

History Comes to Life in Malden, WV

by Christine Hage | Aug 9, 2023 | Articles

Recently, our homeschool group had an opportunity to experience living history at its finest. We visited small, but sensational, Malden, West Virginia, located just outside of Charleston. First we went to the J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works where we were given an...

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Begin the School Year with Graduation in Mind

Begin the School Year with Graduation in Mind

by CHEWV | Aug 9, 2023 | Articles, Graduation

It’s never too early to think about graduation! It will be the culmination of all you and your family have invested in and devoted yourselves to for years. CHEWV was proud to celebrate the commencement of twelve homeschool graduates at this year’s graduation ceremony,...

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Preschool Push

Preschool Push

by CHEWV | Aug 9, 2023 | Articles, Pre-school

A recent World News Daily article reported a push for universal preschool starting at age three. This idea isn’t new, however. President Obama promoted preschool opportunities starting at birth in his 2013 State of the Union address. Closer to home, preschool has been...

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Do We Stop Homeschooling?

Do We Stop Homeschooling?

by Kim Kincell | Jul 11, 2023 | Articles

Many parents might be tempted to answer that question by considering how it went this past year. Were the kids engaged? Did it go smoothly? Did Mom feel comfortable teaching? Was a good co-op available for socialization? Do the kids want to continue? While those are...

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Fine Arts Results Announced

Fine Arts Results Announced

by CHEWV | Jul 11, 2023 | Articles

The 2023 Fine Arts Season closed with great representation from CHEWV students across the state. Congratulations to all that participated! You all have much to be proud of.  As you look through the list of awards, remember that elementary students receive superior and...

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Can’t Afford to Homeschool?

Can’t Afford to Homeschool?

by CHEWV | Jul 11, 2023 | Articles, Curriculum, Getting Started, Homeschool Basics

Perhaps we can help!  Let’s explore a few options: Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool is a free and complete online curriculum.  Showing you how to use freely available resources to complete all 12 grades, this curriculum was gradually developed by a homeschool mom, one...

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Legislative Update April 1, 2025

Legislative Update April 1, 2025

Apr 1, 2025

CHEWV has been following the progress of HB 2777, a bill that makes several changes to the private homeschooling exemption in 18-8-1. The bill, which has existed in three different iterations in the last week, has just passed the House and been referred to the Senate....

Legislative Update: March 12, 2025

Legislative Update: March 12, 2025

Mar 12, 2025

The 2025 legislative session is well underway. CHEWV has been watching introduced legislation and committee agendas to see what bills start to move in committees. So far, four homeschool-related bills have been introduced, none of which has moved beyond introduction....

Support Groups vs. Co-ops: Is There a Difference?

Support Groups vs. Co-ops: Is There a Difference?

Mar 12, 2025

We often talk interchangeably about support groups and co-ops, but they are actually two different entities. It’s possible that most homeschooling parents today have never really experienced a support group. In the early homeschooling years, support groups began to...

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