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Geology of Minecraft

September 3, 2024

One of the world’s most popular games is Minecraft™, and now you can study the REAL rocks and minerals of those precious blocks and

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. 42nd

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Prepare for the General Assembly Session

December 12, 2025

The 2026 General Assembly session begins January 14 and will last 60 days. Your government affairs team is already hard at work—meeting with key

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Do I Need a Homeschool Co-op?

December 2, 2025

Once you’ve chosen homeschooling, the next steps can be tricky. Figuring out if you need a co-op and how the programs available can help

Homeschool Cyber Security Opportunities: Inside the Virginia Cyber Cup

November 30, 2025

Cyber Security Challenge: Capture the Flag If your homeschooler is fascinated by technology, puzzles, or cyber security, the Virginia Cyber Cup (VACyberCup) is an

Homeschool Thanksgiving Science

November 19, 2025

Thanksgiving is a season full of warmth—family gathered together, favorite recipes passed down through generations, and a table filled with the familiar tastes of

Take a Hike Day in Your Homeschool

November 12, 2025

November 17 is National Take a Hike Day, a perfect excuse to lace up your boots, grab your water bottle, and head outdoors with

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Homeschool Literature Spotlight: Margaret Sidney

November 5, 2025

If you’ve ever read Five Little Peppers and How They Grew, you already know the warmth and charm that Margaret Sidney brought to her

Hal & Melanie Young
Authors, Speakers & Bloggers

November 3, 2025

Hal & Melanie Young Feature Speakers Hal and Melanie Young, are parents of eight, authors, and dynamic speakers—bringing biblical wisdom, authenticity, and humor to

Jamie Erickson
Unlikely Homeschool

November 3, 2025

Jamie Erickson Feature Speaker Jamie Erickson is the host of the Mom to Mom podcast, owner of the Unlikely Homeschool blog, author of Homeschool

Privacy Concerns: Language Puts Homeschoolers at Risk

November 3, 2025

HEAV considers your family’s safety and privacy of the utmost importance. With this concern in mind, we share the following update. If your local

workshop speaker HEAV convention workshop speaker Ryan Lauterio Made Makers

Ryan Lauterio
Artist & Founder of Made Makers Curriculum

November 2, 2025

Ryan Lauterio Feature Speaker Ryan Lauterio, an Award-winning studio artist, educator, homeschooler, and co-founder and CEO of Made Makers: Christian Art and Design Education,

Nick & Tina Freitas
Social Media Host & Speakers

November 1, 2025

Nick & Tina Freitas Keynote Speaker Edgy, opinionated, funny, and deeply patriotic—the voice of lively conversations on politics, free markets, culture, and more. Nick

convention keynote speaker - Joel Salatin

Joel Salatin Keynote Speaker Virginia’s very own self-proclaimed Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. Joel Salatin View all speakers here! Workshops: Saturday 8:30-10:15 a.m.

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Geology of Minecraft

Convention Bring-a-Friend

Prepare for the General Assembly Session

Do I Need a Homeschool Co-op?

Homeschool Cyber Security Opportunities: Inside the Virginia Cyber Cup

Homeschool Thanksgiving Science

Take a Hike Day in Your Homeschool

Homeschool Literature Spotlight: Margaret Sidney

Hal & Melanie Young
Authors, Speakers & Bloggers

Jamie Erickson
Unlikely Homeschool

Privacy Concerns: Language Puts Homeschoolers at Risk

Ryan Lauterio
Artist & Founder of Made Makers Curriculum

Nick & Tina Freitas
Social Media Host & Speakers

Joel Salatin
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