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Convention – Area Attractions
While you’re enjoying the convention, take time to explore some local attractions! These area favorites are offering special rates for HEAV convention attendees Save at
Summer Reading In Your Homeschool
Summer brings a welcome change of pace to homeschool life. The alarm clocks quiet down, the co-op calendars pause, and long afternoons stretch out with
Measuring Homeschool Growth
As the homeschool year begins to wind down, many families naturally start looking back over the months behind them. Completed math books, reading lists, science
The Meaning of Memorial Day
Here in the Old Dominion, we live in a richly diverse community that includes many military families stationed at bases throughout our state. As homeschoolers,
Tomie dePaola Homeschool Art Study
Few children’s authors have woven together storytelling, faith, and visual beauty quite like Tomie dePaola. With more than 250 books to his name, his work
Hidden Gems of Virginia: Journey to 250
As we continue our Journey to 250, it’s time to take a road trip—one that leads us off the main highways and into the heart
E.B. White Homeschool Literature Unit Study
Few authors have shaped both how we write and how children experience literature quite like E. B. White. His stories have quietly influenced generations of
Homeschooling Freedom for a Fearless Future
Homeschooling freedom plants something lasting in your family—deep roots of faith, strong character, and a love of learning that grows year after year. The daily
2026 Convention Mom and Dad Panels
Homeschool Dads: A United Front With Nick Freitas, Renton Rathbun, and Danny Huerta Culture has a lot to say about fathers—and much of it is
Arbor Day Homeschool: Growing Learning That Takes Root
Something hopeful happens when you plant a tree. Maybe it’s the promise of shade on a hot summer day, blossoms in spring, or colorful leaves
Homeschool Botany Lesson
Spring brings longer days, warmer soil, and the quiet return of green shoots pushing up through the earth. As gardens awaken and windowsills fill with
Virginia Athletes: Journey to 250
As we continue our Journey to 250, celebrating the people who have shaped Virginia’s history and culture, it’s time to step onto the field, the
Public School Recruiting Homeschoolers: What You Need to Know
Unlike most non-public school families, parents providing home instruction must submit a Notice of Intent and evidence of progress annually to their local public school
Legislative Report: 2026 General Assembly Outcome
At the conclusion of the 2025 General Assembly session, supporters of SB1031—legislation introduced by Senator Stella Pekarsky (Democrat, 36th District, Fairfax), that removed Virginia’s fundamental
Easter Homeschool James Tissot
Easter is a time for Scripture readings, hymns, and traditions that help us reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Art can also
Free Webinar: How Students Can Earn $1,000-an-Hour Scholarship Value
March 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. College costs have climbed dramatically over the last two decades—but the surprising truth is that millions of dollars in
Rocket Science for Your Homeschool
Few things capture our imagination like rockets. The countdown, the roar of liftoff, and the sight of something soaring skyward naturally spark curiosity about science
Cherry Blossom Nature Study for Spring Homeschool
Cherry blossom season arrives quietly, blooms brilliantly, and then—almost as quickly—disappears. That fleeting beauty makes it the perfect anchor for both a cherry blossom nature
Legislative Update: Legislative Snapshot
Legislative Snapshot To date, your HEAV legislative team has reviewed 2,792 bills. We have continually monitored legislation and advocated for the homeschool community at the
Notable Women from Virginia: Journey to 250
As we continue our Virginia “Journey to 250,” we examine the lives of remarkable women from Virginia who helped shape both our Commonwealth and our
NCAA Declaration Process for Homeschoolers
Homeschoolers have been accepted and excelled in the NCAA ranks for years! If you’re considering this for your homeschooled student-athlete, it’s a journey that can
