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Is HSDC Still Important?

Is HSDC Still Important?

by CHEWV | Dec 16, 2025 | Featured Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, News

You’ve already braved the weather, taken the tours, attended the session, and spoken with your delegates and senator in previous years. Why spend another day doing it again? If you are interested in protecting the freedom of parents to home-educate their children,...
2023 Legislative Session: Takeaways

2023 Legislative Session: Takeaways

by CHEWV | Apr 6, 2023 | HSDC, Legislative, News, Uncategorized

During Home School Day at the Capitol, several CHEWV families gathered in the House Education Committee room to review how a bill becomes a law. We highlighted how difficult it is to write an effective law while avoiding unintended negative consequences. We also...
Our First Home School Day at the Capitol

Our First Home School Day at the Capitol

by CHEWV | Mar 6, 2018 | Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, Legislative

And What We Have Learned From the 2018 Legislative Session by Kelli Allen Our family participated in Home School Day at the Capitol (HSDC) for the first time this year. As rookies, we weren’t quite sure what to expect so we were grateful that CHEWV organized it...
Opened Doors – A WV Legislative Report

Opened Doors – A WV Legislative Report

by CHEWV | Jan 19, 2018 | Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, Legislative, News

…from Michael P. Donnelly, Esq. Staff Attorney Director of Global Outreach HSLDA Despite inclement weather and flight delays, I was delighted to meet this week with some of the highest-ranking legislators in West Virginia to discuss improved opportunities for...
Yes, I’d Like to Make a Difference…

Yes, I’d Like to Make a Difference…

by CHEWV | Jan 9, 2018 | Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC

…With My Legislator!  How Do I Do It? Several approaches serve to connect effectively with your senator, delegates, and governor.  Depending on your personality type, the issue at hand, your comfort level, and the time available, you may prefer personal visits,...
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...
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    Is HSDC Still Important?

    Is HSDC Still Important?

    Dec 16, 2025

    You’ve already braved the weather, taken the tours, attended the session, and spoken with your delegates and senator in previous years. Why spend another day doing it again? If you are interested in protecting the freedom of parents to home-educate their children,...

    Tax Credits for Homeschoolers

    Tax Credits for Homeschoolers

    Oct 22, 2025

    WV "homeschooling" is currently home-based, privately funded, and parent-directed. Homeschooling is a reserved term in WV code for those schooling under exemption 18-8-1 (C)2 - as differentiated from those receiving public funds through the Hope Scholarship. As an...

    Join Us In Thanking Brian and Becky Price

    Join Us In Thanking Brian and Becky Price

    Oct 13, 2025

    Over a decade ago, Brian and Becky took on the extensive testing service of CHEWV and directed it through the growth of online options, COVID, and the registration changes of BJU Press.  With hearts to serve and faithfulness that can only be an outgrowth of godliness,...

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