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Thinking About Homeschooling? The 2021 ICHE Conference is This Weekend!

Posted on June 1, 2021 by David E Smith

Parents across the state and nation have had enough of the COVID-19 lockdowns and the cancellation of numerous conferences and other events. Thankfully, it looks like we are slowly getting back to normal. That said, some public school districts are still planning on limited in-person class time in the fall of 2021. Additionally, the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health will also continue to require that students wear masks in schools.

But that’s not the worst of it.

Parents and grandparents have serious concerns about the deficiencies of public schools, including academic failings and …

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Need Help With Homeschooling? The 2020 ICHE Conference is Virtual and Free!

Posted on May 19, 2020 by David E Smith

One of the unfortunate side effects of the coronavirus pandemic has been the cancellation of numerous conferences and other events. With the benefits of technology, many of those events have been able to take place online. The full experience may not be the same, but at least we don’t have to miss out completely!

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More Indoctrination Cultivates Interest in Homeschooling

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Benjamin D. Smith

While an LGBT history curriculum bill winds it’s way through the General Assembly, parents are deciding how best to educate their children. A leading homeschool advocate is encouraging moms and dads to think Biblically as they make their choices.…

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