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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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Homeschool Botany Lesson

April 8, 2026

Spring brings longer days, warmer soil, and the quiet return of green shoots pushing up through the earth. As gardens awaken and windowsills fill

Virginia Athletes: Journey to 250

April 6, 2026

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,

Public School Recruiting Homeschoolers: What You Need to Know

April 6, 2026

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

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Legislative Report: 2026 General Assembly Outcome

March 26, 2026

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

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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

March 1, 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

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