Thank you, Mr. Jefferson!

Thank you, Mr. Jefferson!

by John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. The Declaration...
The Changing Face of Testing

The Changing Face of Testing

Stanford Publisher Among Those Providing Common Core Materials No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation precipitated a major shift in testing when it was signed by President Bush in 2002.  Prior, annual testing was primarily via standardized achievement tests, which...
On Socialization, Elections, and Religious Freedom

On Socialization, Elections, and Religious Freedom

By John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison/Lobbyist As you consider the upcoming election, it is important to support those who not only stood up for your freedoms by advancing positive home school legislation but also promoted bills that strengthen parental rights...
Academy Nominations

Academy Nominations

Each year, one of my most important responsibilities as your Senator is nominating young men and women for admission to our country’s service academies. To be eligible, you must be: A US citizen A legal resident of the state of West Virginia (or a dependent of...

Do Not Pass Go – Until You Enroll

School officials in Hardy County, West Virginia, informed a Home School Legal Defense Association member family moving into the district that before they could begin homeschooling they had to first enroll their kids in public school.  Although West Virginia homeschool...