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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.

Shane Vander Hart
November 26, 2013
3 minute read

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.

Shane Vander Hart
November 1, 2013
2 minute read

Iowa Politics

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.

Shane Vander Hart
September 23, 2013
5 minute read

Education

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

Shane Vander Hart
June 3, 2013
3 minute read

Iowa Politics

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.

Shane Vander Hart
May 28, 2013
3 minute read

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.

Shane Vander Hart
May 15, 2013
2 minute read

Education

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.