Research on Homeschooling Tells Us Plenty
The Context In the past few years, detractors of homeschooling and its advocacy have been claiming that research on homeschooling proves almost nothing. Consider the following quote by Christopher Lubeinski in the Peabody Journal of Education: Those claims [“that...
CHEWV Students Participate at ABC
On Thursday, November 9, 2017, four CHEWV students participated in the WVCEA Chorale Festival held at Appalachian Bible College under the direction of Roger VanMaasdam, ABC Music Chair. Students had the privilege of singing with the college's Chorale as well as with...
Is HSDC Still Important?
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,...
Having Difficulty Taking the TASC?
Some students are having difficulty scheduling the TASC test to meet the PROMISE Scholarship deadlines. Betty Jo Jordan, Executive Assistant to State Superintendent Payne, assures CHEWV that this form is all that is necessary to schedule the TASC requirements. The...
Preparing for the 2018 Legislative Session
John Carey, Roger Sherman, and Lesley Oxley met at the Capitol in mid-October to make plans for the upcoming 2018 Legislative Session scheduled to commence on January 10th. CHEWV's Legislative Team discussed the following: removal of the requirement that homeschooled...
Opportunity to Sing!
On Thursday, November 9th, CHEWV students in 8th through 12th grades are invited to experience an afternoon of singing with the Appalachian Bible College Chorale. Hosted by the WV Christian Education Association, which also hosts the Fine Arts Festivals, this event...
Lesley Oxley Joins the CHEWV Legislative Team
Mrs. Lesley Oxley, a longstanding member of CHEWV who homeschooled her two children through high school graduation, is the newest member of the CHEWV Legislative Team. After working closely with John Carey last session, she is joining the CHEWV team in a more...
Senator Smith and Delegate Statler Offer Sage Advice to Homeschoolers
A disappointingly small crowd of homeschool families came out this past Thursday evening to hear Delegate Joe Statler and Senator Randy Smith, dedicated and energetic WV legislators who have supported the homeschool agenda in Charleston. The Town Hall, hosted by...
Homeschool Freedom Town Hall
Featuring Senator Randy Smith and Delegate Joe Statler The West Virginia Legislature will convene for its 2018 regular session on January 10th. As in the past, we can expect bills to be proposed and debated that will affect the freedom to homeschool in West...
High School: Dual Enrollment Options
Homeschooled high school students are benefitting from the growing early enrollment options available through higher education institutions, where they can earn college credit during the high school years at a drastically reduced cost. These programs, through...