Coalition for Responsible Home Education

Maya's death is activating legislators in New Jersey, a state with zero homeschool oversight. Anti-regulation groups are saying Maya was not truly homeschooled - but in a state like New Jersey, where there's no notification to homeschool, the only measurement we have is policy that left her behind.

We'd like to introduce homeschooling to the conversation, @propublica.org- it's really easy over here, too. Only 4 states require a high school diploma, and in 11 states, you never need to notify anyone about your intention to homeschool. We need to #makehomeschoolsafe, and private schools too.

From classroom to homeschool - and back again. We're seeking classroom educators to share their experiences with students transitioning between homeschooling and traditional school settings; please click below to participate. georgetown.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Our virtual alumni groups, led by @healingkind.bsky.social, are a critical part of our mission. Beau wrote about those groups here ⬇️

It's back to school season, but more children than ever aren't headed back to the classroom. Read our team's research brief about the changing demographics of homeschoolers in the United States: shorturl.at/xLLjs

The powerhouse behind CRHE's research, Dr. Jonah Stewart, shared his background and why his work now is so critical with our friend @thejacobgooden.bsky.social over at the Ex Homeschooler's Club podcast. Take a listen! ⬇️

"...most protections against child maltreatment developed in partnership with public education. Removing a child from a traditional school setting means removing them from those protections as well." @nbc4i.com talked to CRHE about Ohio's homeschool laws - superintendentsare concerned as well.

Ryan was a fierce advocate for children’s safety. Like many in our field, we are saddened to hear of Ryan Stollar’s passing, and are sitting with the complexities this news brings. More here -> crhe.org/statement-on...

"HSLDA has sought to promote its policy goals in Finland using the Karf family case as a vehicle. Cooperation with the family reportedly began several years before they went missing."

This survey is closing soon! If you were homeschooled, click the link below to be part of our novel outcomes study with Southern Illinois University: siucpsyc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Great conversation with @thejacobgooden.bsky.social about the critical need for alumni voice in homeschool conversation ⬇️ Check out more of these stories at: exhomeschoolers.transistor.fm

"You can’t say “every case of child abuse is devastating and morally urgent,” as Mason does, while opposing legislation designed to prevent that abuse." ⬇️

Elizabeth, our Information Manager, explores the tight link between mixed schooling and the phenomenon of singling out certain children for additional or worse abuse in this important research brief - tinyurl.com/SinglingOut

Governor Lamont signed this critical piece of responsible homeschooling policy into law today! Read more here: crhe.org/connecticut-...

Great op-ed from Jo Anderson, homeschool alum ⬇️

"...difficult to measure is the degree to which children may be isolated and vulnerable to mistreatment at home. That is a focus of advocates for more home-schooling regulation, like the Coalition for Responsible Home Education, an American outfit where many staff were home-schooled themselves." ⬇️

Grateful to @ameliaschonbek.bsky.social for giving Raylee's Law a national platform- these stories matter 💙

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As a progressive homeschooling parent, the "parental rights" framing drives me nuts. I don't homeschool my kids because it is my right against the government. It's a way to help them learn about themselves and grow in a cooperative community. Safeguards do not impede that goal at all

@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social talked to us about LB1224, @meganhunt.bsky.social's massive step forward in responsible homeschooling ->

We are so proud of Connecticut for being a part of responsible homeschool reform 💙

Most homeschool resources are religious - what does that mean for secularly homeschooling families? shorturl.at/TJcCG

Next week! Register here -> crhe.org/dothc/

Join us on April 30th at 2:00pm ET (11:00am PT) for this year's celebration of Day of the Homeschooled Child! Register here: crhe.org/dothc/

We recently sat down with Josh Newman to discuss the complexities of homeschooling. Listen here:

Stefan Merrill Block was pulled from school to be homeschooled in the fourth grade, but his parents didn't provide him any formal education. His new memoir, Homeschooled, details his mother's warped idea of home education.

We believe that children have the right to an education and an open future, and that systemic change will help get us there. Join our fight to center their rights at crhe.org/support-crhe/

No education modality is free of abuse and neglect; children are impacted in public school and in the homeschool setting. It’s not an either/or question, it’s a both/and answer. Support our critical work at crhe.org/support-crhe/

Our director of programs, Dr. Jonah Stewart, says in this op-ed that “CRHE’s greatest achievement is that we exist”. We’re grateful to Stefan Block, fellow homeschool alumni, for including us in this work! “Homeschooled” comes out January 6th. buff.ly/wsjJvQb

The darkest days are behind us, and our brightest times are ahead. Happy Winter Solstice 🌚

If you were homeschooled in Wisconsin, here’s a great opportunity to be a part of history! Click below for more information on this alumni-driven project. buff.ly/UIWLRDP

We believe that children have the right to an education and an open future, and that systemic change will help get us there. Join our fight to at crhe.org/support-crhe/

Hey, Arizona alumni (and alumni currently in the state)! We need your story for a project happening soon. Contact Tess at t.ulrey@responsiblehomeschooling.org!

CRHE is founded and led by homeschool alumni - but we’re powered by donors who believe in our mission. We need your end-of-year gift to amplify more voices in 2026. Donate here: crhe.org/support-crhe/

Why do you think homeschooling is on the rise? We talked to Newsweek about the challenges of collecting data within the realm of homeschooling and capturing the whole picture, but there’s no denying more and more families are choosing to homeschool. Let us know what you think!

We're founded and led by homeschool alumni and those experiences guide our work. If you are an alumni, consider joining us for a December focus group - you’ll be the first to hear about our new legislative and research work and we want to hear what you think is important too. tinyurl.com/CRHEAlumni

World Childhood Foundation’s support is critical to our work; they make our training programs for child welfare professionals in addressing abuse & neglect in homeschool settings possible! We were grateful to meet with some of their team and attend the UN SRSG on Violence Against Children’s event.

Homeschooling is on the rise in VA, and the need for oversight in that state (and across the US) is rising too. The VCU Capital News Service published this piece in the Virginia Mercury. We were grateful to contribute context, experiences, and recommendations for homeschooled kids.

In North Carolina, we’re confronted with another horrific case of child abuse, neglect and fatality where homeschooling was used to isolate and disappear children from a community network. We mourn Leah, Zoe, Wellington, and Sean: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

CRHE’s new Executive Director, Tess Ulrey, has shared her vision for the future of our organization. Read it at the link, and you can reach her at t.ulrey@responsiblehomeschooling.org! responsiblehomeschooling.org/tess-open-le...

Homeschooled children deserve to learn the same subjects that children in their state's public schools learn. Swipe through to see how current state laws are failing homeschooled children -- and how the Make Homeschool Safe Act will help.

Did you know? Only nine states require all homeschooled students to be assessed, but even these states often have lax enforcement, little accountability, and low thresholds for intervention. Find out more: responsiblehomeschooling.org/research/cur...

Did you know? 40 states allow any parent to homeschool regardless of their educational background. Read more: responsiblehomeschooling.org/research/cur...

Many of the ~2 million children homeschooled in the U.S. have positive experiences. But that’s not the case for everyone. Too many children grow up in families that exploit lax homeschool laws to isolate, neglect, and abuse them.

Did you know? In 47 states, there are no background checks or safeguards in place to ban those whose children may be at risk of abuse or neglect from homeschooling. Read more at: buff.ly/F3RBmuq

Dr. Jonah Stewart, our director of programs, contributed to the international “Homeschooling through a Human Rights Lens” report, a project of UNESCO’s initiative on the evolving right to education.

The next legislative year brings tremendous opportunity to advance safe homeschooling oversight in states across the country - we’re grateful that @thehill.com reached out to us to talk about our position and policy recommendations. Read the article here:

We are pleased to welcome Tess Ulrey of St. Joseph, Michigan as the new executive director at CRHE – a groundbreaking hire for the organization as the first full-time, permanent ED in CRHE’s 12-year history! Learn more about her here: responsiblehomeschooling.org/our-team/

Were you homeschooled in Wisconsin? Join this unique opportunity to share your story!

Those are all of our questions for today! Reminder: even if you found today's #HomeschoolChat after it ended, feel free to answer the questions anyway. Be the first to know about the next #HomeschoolChat. Join our mailing list: responsiblehomeschooling.org/take-action/