12/22/25 Update: Prince William families affected by the privacy breach should expect no further communication from Hazel Health. HEAV has been advised that the
Privacy NoVA Concerns 12/19/25 UPDATE: The assistant superintendent of information services has advised HEAV of the following: Arlington Public Schools (APS) has contacted Lightspeed
The final days before Christmas can so easily slip into hurry—lists, errands, last-minute preparations, and the constant feeling that we are running just a
12/22/25 Update: Prince William families affected by the privacy breach should expect no further communication from Hazel Health. HEAV has been advised that the
Update (1/05/26 ): Fairfax County homeschool families affected by the recent privacy breach should expect no further communication from Hazel Health. Today, FCPS provided
Within the last two days, HEAV received more than 120 contacts from concerned parents regarding an email they received from Lightspeed Systems, an educational
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
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
Cyber Security Challenge: Capture the Flag If your homeschooler is fascinated by technology, puzzles, or cybersecurity, the VA HS Cyber Cup is an event you
Sheri Payne Sheri is a homeschool support group leader, former history and government teacher, co-op leader, writer, and speaker. She is currently the director
Anne Miller Anne Miller is president and executive director of the Home Educators Association of Virginia (HEAV), where she has served Virginia’s homeschool community
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