What does one do when the local newspaper prints an article attacking homeschool freedom? This homeschooling mom wrote a response letter.
Response to The Register on IPI
The Des Moines Register published an editorial calling for the complete elimination of Independent Private Instruction. Here’s our response.
“Wellness” Checks for Homeschoolers”
An Iowa legislator calls for all Iowa parents who have chosen a legal private education option to submit to periodic home visits to check on the “wellness” of their children.
Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day
Capitol Day, hosted by Homeschool Iowa, draws families from across Iowa to the Capitol to meet legislators and participate in activities.
Battling Misinformation
The Iowa Legislature is now in session, and we’re hearing that there’s a lot of confusion and misinformation floating around the state capitol building. We shouldn’t be surprised, considering the recent attacks against homeschooling freedom.
Homeschooling & Child Abuse Fatalities
Recent tragic deaths of Iowa teenagers have focused attentions on efforts to identify the causes and propose responses. Because neither were attending an accredited school at the time their distressing deaths occurred, some have called for increased regulation of Iowa homeschooling families.