“Can the school require me to provide that information?” “Do I have to file that form?” “Is that a legal mandate?” Homeschool Iowa receives questions like these all year long – but especially at back-to-school time. One of the many services we provide is assistance in clarifying and meeting homeschool legal requirements in Iowa. While the Iowa law and rules … Read More
Introducing Homeschool Iowa Regional Representatives
Our Homeschool Iowa Regional Representatives and ready and willing to serve Iowa homeschooling families in eighteen regions across Iowa.
6 Suggestions for Summer Sanity
Homeschool summer break can be stressful, but our “6 Suggestions for Summer Sanity” will help reduce the stress and build family unity.
How Quickly Could Our Homeschooling Freedoms Be Destroyed?
The devastating destruction resulting from a violent storm that struck our farm last week has caused me to think of how quickly life can change. On Thursday afternoon, our crops were healthy and growing. My garden looked beautiful, full of well-tended plants, already yielding produce. On Thursday evening, all was destroyed. Our crops were decimated. My garden was devastated. What does this have … Read More
Are Homeschool Conferences Marriage Builders?
Homeschool conferences help you improve your teaching skills and find good resources. Right? Can they also help build your marriage?
5 Steps to Successfully Conclude Your Homeschool Year
Your homeschool studies are drawing to a close. Are you ready for summer break? Here are 5 steps to help you end your homeschool year well.
You Can’t Save It All: What to Do with All Those Used Materials
It’s an inherit trait of homeschooling moms to love homeschooling curriculum. Some homeschooling moms refer to themselves as homeschool curriculum junkies. But what if you have too much?
Homeschooling the Next Generation
While scrolling down the Facebook news feed recently, an old, familiar image appeared. It was a grainy photo of the first NICHE graduation in 1995.
Let’s Get Serious About Childhood Deaths from Abuse and Neglect
Due to several recent highly-publicized cases of heart-rending child abuse, some have advocated for restrictions on homeschooling. What are the facts?
Waiting Patiently for the “Light Bulb” Moments
I had a degree in child development with emphasis on early learning. How was it, then, that my daughter could not read in kindergarten or first grade?