Raylee Law Debate Approaches
The 2027 West Virginia Legislative Session that starts in January is likely to pass a version of Raylee’s Law, having barely escaped passing one this year. Why would homeschoolers possibly be opposed to a law that protects children from abuse? Because identifying...
Remembering Dr. Suiter
We rejoice for Dr. Phil Suiter who finished his earthly race on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and preceded us into the presence of our Father in heaven. West Virginia homeschoolers owe Dr. Suiter a debt of gratitude for helping secure the freedom to homeschool. As a...
*drumroll* 2026 Fine Arts Results
Homeschool students participating in Fine Arts did a wonderful job this year. Results for Elementary students are as follows: Gabriel Adkins: Excellent "DJ" Doenges: 2 Superiors, 2 Excellents Gabriel Adkins & “DJ” Doenges: 2 Superiors Results for the...
New Nationwide Homeschool Study Released
Homeschool parents often hear many claims about homeschooling. Critics question it. The media debates it. Sometimes parents even second-guess it themselves: Is homeschooling really working? Leading homeschool researchers just released the first nationwide homeschool...
Prickett’s Fort Colonial Kids Days
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
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
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HB 5537 began as an innocuous bill repealing parts of outdated code in the education section of the law.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 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
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 things...
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