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...
CHEWV Participants Excel in Recent Fine Arts Festivals
The 2017 WVCEA Elementary and Junior High Fine Arts Festivals were held on April 21 at Cross Lanes Christian School. Eight students represented CHEWV in several categories for a total of 24 entries! It was an exciting event and a valuable learning experience as...
Compulsory Age Changes
Compulsory age is the age when children are required to attend public school unless they meet a legal exemption. For children of compulsory age who are to be homeschooled under WV code 18-8-1(c)(2), a notice of intent must be provided to the home county prior to...
After the 2017 Legislative Session
Where Does Homeschooling Stand Now? by John Carey, CHEWV's Legislative Liaison Prior to the 2017 WV Legislative Session, CHEWV decided it was time to step back and to give the legislature a break from homeschool legislation. We gratefully acknowledged the progress...
Girls Earn Top Awards
The 2017 WVCEA Fine Arts Festival was on March 17th in Beckley, WV. CHEWV was well-represented by three high school girls who entered in various categories. While CHEWV had small participation numbers this year, the number of awards is a testimony to the time and...
Sheppards Retire from CHEWV Board
After serving on the CHEWV board for 21 years, Dennis and Melody Sheppard are retiring from the board this month. They are the second-longest serving board couple in the history of CHEWV. For more than a decade, they directed the annual statewide CHEWV conferences. ...
Tips For Lobbying State Legislators
It's Simpler Than You Probably Think by John Carey, CHEWV's Legislative Liaison Visiting the State Capitol When visiting the State Capitol, make sure to drop by your representatives’ offices and introduce yourself and your family. A simple meeting, in and of itself,...
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