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Homeschool Perspective

Homeschool Perspective

by CHEWV | Sep 4, 2024 | News, Testing

Public School Test Scores Show Failures   A recent news article by WV Metro News points to the dismal public school climate in West Virginia, at least as evidenced by this past year’s standardized test scores. Statewide, 35% of public school students have a “minimal...
If It Saves Just One Child…

If It Saves Just One Child…

by CHEWV | Aug 8, 2024 | Abusive Situations Charged to Homeschooling, Legislative, News

West Virginia homeschoolers are in the trenches of a philosophical battle that has ramifications nationwide. The context is the relatively recent deaths of two children. A prevalent question has been, “If more homeschooling regulation saves just one child, isn’t it...
2024 Fine Arts Festivals Results

2024 Fine Arts Festivals Results

by CHEWV | Jul 11, 2024 | News

CHEWV was once again well represented by students at all three levels of the 2024 WVCEA Fine Arts Festivals held in March and April. Students in grades 4-12 have the opportunity to showcase their talents and academic abilities in a variety of categories in the areas...
The Mixed Up Coverage of Kynnedi Miller

The Mixed Up Coverage of Kynnedi Miller

by CHEWV | Jul 11, 2024 | Abusive Situations Charged to Homeschooling, Legislative, News

And Why It Matters A young West Virginia teen who died tragically in an emaciated state was said to have had an eating disorder.1 While absolutely heartbreaking, according to an article from the UMass Chan Medical School,2 eating disorders in teens more than doubled...
Legislative Response to Abuse Case Expected

Legislative Response to Abuse Case Expected

by CHEWV | May 8, 2024 | Abusive Situations Charged to Homeschooling, News

In light of the tragic Kyneddi Miller death, versions of Raylee’s Law are again making news. Legislators have asked for the issue to be put on the special session agenda, meaning we may have less time for further consideration and preparation than we anticipated. The...
Revised Notice Forms from CHEWV

Revised Notice Forms from CHEWV

by CHEWV | May 8, 2024 | News

CHEWV has recently updated our Notice of Intent to homeschool and our Notice to Terminate Home Instruction forms.   We received a call from the state Department of Education asking if we would differentiate public versus private school on our termination notice. This...
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    Hope Students and Test Scores

    Hope Students and Test Scores

    Feb 12, 2026

    We are asked frequently about test score reports for Hope Scholarship recipients and are happy to help clarify! In the early days of the Hope Scholarship program, CHEWV (and others) were informed by the state BOE that Hope students may only submit publisher score...

    2026 WV Legislative Session: Homeschool Related Bills

    2026 WV Legislative Session: Homeschool Related Bills

    Feb 12, 2026

    Several homeschool related bills have been introduced in the 2026 legislative session. As of today, only two (HB 4062 and 5053) have been taken up in committee for discussion. CHEWV is providing this list to keep you informed. We will provide additional information if...

    ALERT: HB 5053 Being Taken Up in Subcommittee

    ALERT: HB 5053 Being Taken Up in Subcommittee

    Feb 12, 2026

    HB 5053 is scheduled to be taken up by the WV House Public Education subcommittee on Thursday, February 12, at 1:00 PM. The bill seeks to create a 90 day waiting period to withdraw to homeschool if a student is involved in any truancy proceeding or...

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