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Convention Bring-a-Friend

February 6, 2024

$5 and $5 Cash Back Program Bring friends…and earn $5 back for each one! Bring enough friends…and you can earn a FREE Convention. 43rd

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Easter Homeschool James Tissot

March 18, 2026

Easter is a time for Scripture readings, hymns, and traditions that help us reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Art can

Free Webinar: How Students Can Earn $1,000-an-Hour Scholarship Value

March 17, 2026

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

Rocket Science for Your Homeschool

March 11, 2026

Few things capture our imagination like rockets. The countdown, the roar of liftoff, and the sight of something soaring skyward naturally spark curiosity about

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Cherry Blossom Nature Study for Spring Homeschool

March 4, 2026

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

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Legislative Update: Legislative Snapshot

March 3, 2026

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

Notable Women from Virginia: Journey to 250

February 28, 2026

As we continue our Virginia “Journey to 250,” we examine the lives of remarkable women from Virginia who helped shape both our Commonwealth and

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NCAA Declaration Process for Homeschoolers

February 26, 2026

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

The Cashell Family

February 12, 2026

In a quiet corner of Virginia stands the historic Mayhurst Estate—built in 1859 by President James Madison’s great nephew Col. John Willis, adjoining James

Black History – Journey to 250

February 9, 2026

It’s the month set aside to honor the contributions that black Americans have made to this country. The fingerprints of many that have gone

Homeschool Day at the Capitol: Advocacy in Action

February 9, 2026

HEAV’s advocacy day at the Virginia General Assembly this session has been both steady and effective–last week’s Day at the Capitol and Homeschool Meet-and-Greet

District Impact Summary 2024-2025

February 6, 2026

At a Glance: How HEAV Protected Homeschool Families in 2024–2025 Problems Solved: HEAV addressed 244 incidents and conflicts affecting homeschool families in Virginia and

Public Funding and Other Bills

February 3, 2026

We are into the fourth week of the 2026 60-day legislative session. Legislative Snapshot: The last day for general bill submissions was Friday, January

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