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SB1031 Religious Exemption to be Heard TODAY
Last Friday (January 17), SB1031, Senator Pekarsky’s (D-26) bill to dismantle religious exemption, was punted to TODAY, Monday, January 20, 2025. SB1031 is scheduled to
Religious Exemption Is Still Under Attack
We must be vocal. We must be vibrant. We must be visible! We need folks in Richmond again on Monday to testify AGAINST SB1031. Unfortunately,
Legislative Alert – Immediate Action Is Needed
NOTE: You can view Senate committee meetings online here. Track the progress of SB1031 here. SB1031, Senator Pekarsky’s (D-36) legislative bill to remove Virginia’s religious
Legislative Alert – Religious Freedom Under Attack
The 2025 Virginia General Assembly session has begun with an outright attack on parental rights and Virginia’s religious freedoms. We haven’t seen a legislative move
Amber O’Neal Johnston
Amber O’Neal Johnston Featured Speaker Amber O’Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and world-schooling mama who blends life-giving books and a culturally rich environment for
Christy-Faith
Christy-Faith Featured Speaker Christy-Faith, a social media powerhouse, expertly debunks homeschooling myths and motivates countless moms to take the leap, remain steadfast, and revitalize their
Kate Battistelli
Kate Battistelli Featured Speaker Kate is an author, speaker, former acclaimed actress and singer in the New York Broadway musical theatre world, and mother of
Dr. Daniel Huerta
Dr. Daniel Huerta Featured Speaker Dr. Huerta oversees Focus on the Family’s initiatives that equip mothers and fathers with biblical principles and counsel for raising
Nicole Thomas
Nicole Thomas Featured Speaker Ask a homeschool parent to make a list of their biggest worries about educating their own children, and “teaching math” will
Jonathan Brush
Jonathan Brush Featured Speaker Jonathan Brush is the president and CEO of Unbound, a homeschool graduate, and a homeschool dad of six. A first-generation homeschool
Stephanie Buckwalter
Stephanie Buckwalter Workshop Speaker Stephanie is the creator of the ELARP™ Method, designed specifically for students who are two or more years behind grade level
Sonya Shafer
Sonya Shafer Workshop Speaker Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason method. She has been on an adventure
Dr. Vermelle Greene
Dr. Vermelle Greene Workshop Speaker Dr. Vermelle Greene has been an educator for more than 50 years, teaching kindergarten students up to graduate school professionals.
Brad Huddleston
Brad Huddleston Workshop Speaker Brad Huddleston is an internationally respected speaker, consultant, teacher, and author on important issues such as technology and culture. He has
Sherri Seligson
Sherri Seligson Workshop Speaker Before Sherri Seligson was promoted to the position of “mother,” she worked as a marine biologist at Walt Disney World’s Living
Rachel Anderson
Rachel Anderson Workshop Speaker Rachel Anderson has been homeschooling for 20 years. Married to Steve for 29 years, she has been blessed with four children:
Dr. Kathleen Cotter Clayton
Dr. Kathleen Cotter Clayton Workshop Speaker Kathleen Cotter Clayton is the daughter of Dr. Joan A. Cotter, author and developer of the RightStart™ Mathematics program.
Davy Liu
Davy Liu Workshop Speaker As a renowned animator and storyteller with Disney, Lucasfilm, and Warner Brothers Studios, Davy Liu witnessed a concerning trend in the
Kevin McEvoy
Kevin McEvoy Workshop Speaker Kevin grew up on Long Island, New York. As a boy, a passion for art was ignited, and he began his
Sarah Collins
Sarah Collins Workshop Speaker Sarah Collins, MSOT, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist (OT) with a background in both pediatrics and home health, and she is
Gretchen Roe
Gretchen Roe Workshop Speaker Gretchen has 21 years of home-education experience with her six children, all of whom have graduated. Although she considers herself a
