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Prickett’s Fort Colonial Kids Days

Prickett’s Fort Colonial Kids Days

by CHEWV | May 15, 2026 | News

Colonial Kids Days at Prickett’s Fort (Marion County) are from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: June 24th, July 8th, July 22nd, and August 5th. One of the fort’s most popular programs, this day focuses on 18th century life through a child’s eyes. Take...
Opportunity to Win $10,000 for a Student’s Education

Opportunity to Win $10,000 for a Student’s Education

by CHEWV | May 15, 2026 | News

Enter your child by May 20, 2026, for a chance to win $10,000 through the SMART529 Fund the Future Sweepstakes, a state program to support education. Winnings will be deposited into your child’s SMART529 account and are tax-free if used for educational purposes. If...
2026 Legislative Recap

2026 Legislative Recap

by CHEWV | Mar 16, 2026 | Featured Articles, Legislative, News

In perhaps the busiest year in memory for different homeschool-related bills, we are grateful that none of the bills ultimately passed the 2026 legislature. With this year’s session barely behind us, it’s worthwhile to take a step back and look at the big picture––the...
HB 5537 and the Last Hours of the 2026 Legislative Session

HB 5537 and the Last Hours of the 2026 Legislative Session

by CHEWV | Mar 16, 2026 | Featured Articles, Legislative, News

HB 5537 began as an innocuous bill repealing parts of outdated code in the education section of the law. It passed the House without fanfare and was sent to the Senate. However, in the last hours of the session, the Senate amended the bill and gave it a new title and...
What Happened Monday, March 2, and What Is Expected to Follow

What Happened Monday, March 2, and What Is Expected to Follow

by CHEWV | Mar 3, 2026 | Featured Articles, Legislative, News

What Happened Today: SB 972, a bill that precluded homeschooling for those with a pending abuse investigation until the close of the investigation, was tabled today in the Senate by a vote of 20-11. Read our previous analysis of this bill here. HB 5669, a house bill...
Concerted Effort to Push Raylee’s Law

Concerted Effort to Push Raylee’s Law

by CHEWV | Mar 2, 2026 | Featured Articles, Legislative, News

We awoke today to a coordinated effort to push Raylee’s Law through the WV Senate and House before Wednesday’s crossover deadline. The method uses various bills and angles. We are calling for prayer, which is the strong reaction needed. We will report as...
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    (Re)Living History for America’s Semiquincentennial

    (Re)Living History for America’s Semiquincentennial

    Jun 20, 2026

    Our family LOVED history field trips during our homeschool years. And what better time to visit some fantastic living history sites related to America’s founding than our 250th anniversary? One of our favorite places was the “Historical Triangle” of Colonial...

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