August 31, 2018 by Israel Wayne
In the past, MiCHN has responded to media bias against homeschoolers. Particularly, in an article in the Detroit Free Press (DFP).
In short, the article by the DPF suggested that because a public school family had seriously abused their children, (CPS had known about the ongoing abuse for eight years), and then attempted to withdraw their children from publ...
FREEDOM ALERT:
Michigan State Board of Education Superintendent Michael F. Rice, at the last board meeting (1/10/23) made this a clear goal for our new legislature:
"Missing students: Currently, Michigan Law does not require the simple counting, the simple counting, of homeschooled students. Parents of homeschool students may choose to regi...
Homeschooled students in Michigan are NOT required to test. So why test?
While completely optional, there are many benefits of having your child take a standardized test through MiCHN and BJU.
PROTECT HOMESCHOOL FREEDOM
Establishing a compilation of test scores nationwide and within each state, lends credibility to the educational excellence of homeschool students. Because homeschooled...
Dear friends,
In 2022, we continued to see more and more Michigan parents choosing to homeschool. It has been such an encouragement! Our hope and prayer is that families will experience the blessing of private home education and family discipleship. We see evidence of that happening and praise God for it!
As the numbers increase, so does the need for support.
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Our culture is under attack. It is no surprise the bedrock of our nation, the family, is the main target. Our liberties are being challenged every day. There has never been a more serious election for this generation of home educators. The rights of parents are on the ballot this November. Make sure you know how you're voting and please, GET INVOLVED. Here is a VOTER'S GUIDE from Michig...
Remember this autumn season, you are doing precisely what God has asked of you. Trust Him for his guidance as you pour yourselves into the children God has blessed your home with.
1. WHO can homeschool in Michigan?
Any parent willing to “own” their child’s education and provide what our state law requires: an “organized educational program” in these areas: language arts (reading, writing, spelling, grammar, & literature), in math, science, history, and civics…
Follow the legal requirement in Michigan.
No requ...
In Michigan, the most pivotal court case in opening up homeschooling to parents was De Jonge vs. Michigan. Mark and Christine De Jonge were called into court and accused of violating the state’s compulsory attendance laws. You can read more about their case here:
https://www.hslda.org/Legal/state/mi/198500000/default.asp
MiCHN: In what year did your family begin home educating, and ...
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