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Tips For Lobbying State Legislators

Tips For Lobbying State Legislators

by CHEWV | Feb 4, 2017 | Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, Legislative, News

It’s Simpler Than You Probably Think by John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison Visiting the State Capitol When visiting the State Capitol, make sure to drop by your representatives’ offices and introduce yourself and your family. A simple meeting, in and...
Why WV Homeschoolers Make Good Lobbyists

Why WV Homeschoolers Make Good Lobbyists

by CHEWV | Jan 6, 2017 | Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, Legislative, News

by John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison With an excellent reputation at the Capitol, members of Christian Home Educators of West Virginia have been consistently rated by past state legislators as very effective lobbyists.  The last two elections, however,...

Celebrating Veterans Day

by Melody Sheppard | Nov 3, 2016 | Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, Legislative

On November 11th, we will have opportunity to teach our children about patriotism, service, and sacrifice. As a veteran Marine, the daughter of a Marine, and the wife of a retired Marine, I have learned that the most important thing a family can do for Veterans Day is...
HSDC – A Blessing and Responsibility

HSDC – A Blessing and Responsibility

by Melody Sheppard | Feb 7, 2016 | Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, News

Homeschool Day at the Capitol – A Blessing and Responsibility Undeterred by the historic winter storm Jonas, homeschoolers from around West Virginia converged on Charleston for Homeschool Day at the Capitol on January 25th, including a number of parents with...

Home School Legislation Advances!

by Melody Sheppard | Jan 29, 2016 | Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, News, WV Law

Members of the House Education Committee Stuck in the Past! Update: Rescue Attempt Successful!   Some legislators have been rescued.  More help will be needed. ​The Home School Modernization Bill, HB 4175, was passed on a voice vote yesterday in the House...
Gazette-Mail Article

Gazette-Mail Article

by Melody Sheppard | Jan 26, 2016 | Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, Legislative, News

WV lawmakers seek to ease home-school regulations (Please note that the HB numbers are switched in this article.) For the second consecutive year, state lawmakers are seeking to ease restrictions on home-school students in West Virginia. One bill (HB 4175) would...
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