Following in Jefferson’s Footsteps
To Protect our Religious Freedom By John Carey, CHEWV's Legislative Liaison In my last article, I discussed the words of Thomas Jefferson that are embedded in the WV Constitution: “No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or...
Time for a New Test Report Sheet!
CHEWV is introducing a new Report Sheet option for CHEWV testing families! This year we are unveiling our new Progress Report in response to recent changes in the law. The revised homeschooling law requires that assessment results be submitted to the county when...
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
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...
Common Core’s Effect On Homeschoolers
While the federal regulation leading to Common Core started way back in 2001, the actual Common Core State Standards were birthed by the Gates Foundation in 2008. Since then, Common Core has changed education, elicited backlash, and sparked controversy. Still, the...
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
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...
Confused Counties Confusing Homeschoolers
Recently, CHEWV has been reporting on several counties' attempt to "interpret" the revised law due to take effect on May 23. HSLDA has been working to contact these counties and help them understand what the new requirements entail. Here, HSLDA attorney, Mike...
Are WV Colleges Accepting Homeschool Diplomas?
Despite the incredibly successful results of homeschooling, some employers, government agencies, and colleges have continued to discriminate against homeschool graduates by refusing to accept a parent-issued diploma and instead require a GED/TASC. Because of this...
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