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Homeschoolers and Iowa Truancy Laws

The Iowa State Board of Education voted on rules stating that parents who opt to do independent private instruction are subject to Iowa’s truancy laws.

NICHE Launches Homeschool Iowa Foundation and Inaugural Banquet

The Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators and the Homeschool Iowa Foundation will hold their inaugural banquet on Friday, November 8th at 5:0pm.

The Des Moines Register’s Attack on Homeschooling Deserves a Thistle

The Des Moines Register engages in misinformation and fear mongering in their Sunday editorial that is nothing but an attempt to smear homeschooling.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Signs Historic Education Reform Bill

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed an education reform bill at Des Moines North High School that offers increased pay, career pathways, & school choice freedoms

Iowa Homeschooling Law Changes Brings Out Liberal Ignorance

Liberals protesting the changes made in Iowa homeschooling law put their ignorance of and ideology against home education on full display.

6th Circuit Court: Freedom to Homeschool Not Protected For Asylum Seekers

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Romeike family who sought asylum in the United States due to Germany’s ban on homeschooling.

Iowa House Passes Education Reform Bill: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Iowa House passed HF 215, Governor Terry Branstad’s education reform bill, here are the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of this bill as amended.

Education Reform Debate in Iowa House Liveblog

Governor Terry Branstad’s education reform bill is being debated in the Iowa House. Follow the liveblog and refresh for updates.

6th Annual Iowa Homeschool Day at the Capitol Set for February 26

The Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators (NICHE) will host their 6th annual Homeschool Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

Eric Holder: Banning Homeschooling Doesn’t Violate Fundamental Rights

I read an article written by Michael Farris, the founder and chair…

Homeschooling, The Hidden Rival of Charter Schools

Jay Matthews’ article in The Washington Post recognizes that homeschooling is growing just as fast as charter schools as a education alternative.

Kansas Board of Education Has No Authority to Consider Homeschool Legislation

I was disturbed by an article I read this afternoon in the…

Homosexual “Rights” Clash with Religious Liberty and Parental Sovereignty in Canada

I’ve had said before if you wonder where the direction of religious…

Jon Huntsman Champions Local Control in Education and School Choice

I watched the video of yesterday’s blogger’s briefing at The Heritage Foundation…

Planned Parenthood Attacks the Parental Rights Amendment

By Michael Farris No doubt you’ve heard about Planned Parenthood in the…

Updated: Doris Kelley’s Dishonest and Desperate Smear Mailer Against Walt Rogers in Iowa House District 20

*See the update below* Have to love the mailers… this one is…