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Public Comment Needed from All Counties
Submit public comments by August 15, 2025 in support of the current homeschool regulations. The Maryland State Department of Education is performing a review of six chapters of Title 13A, including the chapters on Nonpublic Schools (13.A.09) and Home Instruction (13.A.10). This is part of a mandatory review that has been required for all of Maryland’s regulating agencies over an 8-year period. The evaluation will result in a report made by the MSDE to the Maryland General Assembly.
Charles County School District Threatens Homeschool Families
Homeschool families in Charles County received an unpleasant surprise: a letter demanding they register their students online. MACHE and HSLDA are watching this closely and are here to help defend homeschool freedom in Maryland.
Outside Play is Crucial for Emerging Readers and Writers
A child who becomes a prolific reader and writer will be set-up for lifelong success. We are a homeschooling family, so we've had a front row seat to watch the emerging literacy with our oldest children. Early on, we were influenced by many different writings, studies...
5 Tips for a Solid Start in Your New Year
1. Remind yourself why you decided to homeschool Writing the answer on paper helps you focus, then you can set your goals accordingly. Your why will influence your what and your how. For those of you who homeschooled last year, that Lessons Learned worksheet we...
You Aren’t in This Alone
Consider Your Local Homeschool Group I’ve been part of a local homeschool support group for more than 30 years. Now that I’m a “graduated” (aka veteran) homeschool mom, many of my friends are people I met through the group or other homeschool connections. My...
Why 1000 Hours Outside?
In the sea of activities available to children and families the simple act of stepping outside to play can easily get lost. Who has time for playing in the yard when there are dances to be rehearsed, homework to be finished, music notes to be played, and soccer...