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Alternative Ways to Study WV History

Alternative Ways to Study WV History

by CHEWV | Sep 8, 2022 | Articles, Golden Horseshoe Series

In West Virginia, students, including many homeschooled students, study West Virginia History in their 8th grade year. Here are a few alternative resources homeschoolers may find useful and creative, many of which may be found at your local library! WV Traditional...
The Coveted Golden Horseshoe

The Coveted Golden Horseshoe

by CHEWV | Oct 8, 2021 | Golden Horseshoe Series, News

and WV Homeschoolers West Virginia native Homer Hickam, author of “October Sky,” has one regret. He did not win a Golden Horseshoe as a student!  Every year 221 students are awarded the coveted Golden Horseshoe and knighted as Ladies and Knights of the Golden...
Video Resources, Member Resources…

Video Resources, Member Resources…

by CHEWV | Oct 5, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden Horseshoe Series, WV Studies

…YouTube resources for studing WV History ~the 4th in a series of articles~Click here to start at the beginning of the series. West Virginia History in 2 Minutes Or Less-A YouTube channel with over 50 short videos on West Virginia History. WV History...
Preparing for the Golden Horseshoe Test

Preparing for the Golden Horseshoe Test

by CHEWV | Aug 6, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden, Golden Horseshoe Series

~the 2nd in a series of articles~ Click here to read the 1st article in the series. Learning about West Virginia in the 8th grade is both a valuable academic opportunity and essential preparation for the Golden Horseshoe exam, a prestigious statewide competition. ...
What is the Golden Horseshoe Test?

What is the Golden Horseshoe Test?

by CHEWV | Jul 9, 2019 | Articles, Golden, Golden Horseshoe Series

And Can Homeschoolers Participate? ~the first in a series of articles from CHEWV~ In 1716, the lieutenant governor of Virginia, Alexander Spotswood, gathered a group of men and set out to discover the land beyond the mountains. The group experienced both great times...

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    Call to Action: HB 5053

    Call to Action: HB 5053

    Feb 16, 2026

    UPDATE February 17, 2026 From what we have heard to date, prayer and contacts have effectively stopped 5053. We will remain alert and let you know if anything changes, but praise the Lord for His mercies! We are concerned about HB 5089 which affects students enrolling...

    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...

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