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SB1031 Religious Exemption to be Heard TODAY
***Update*** SB1031 is DEAD (for now.) On January 30, the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee moved and voted 13-2 to “PBI” (Pass by Indefinitely) SB1031,
Religious Exemption Is Still Under Attack
***Update*** SB1031 is DEAD (for now.) On January 30, the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee moved and voted 13-2 to “PBI” (Pass by Indefinitely) SB1031,
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 ~
Author, Speaker, & Blogger
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~
Author, Podcaster, & Speaker
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 ~
Speaker, Author, Podcaster, & Former Actress
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 ~
Psychologist, LCSW, & Author
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 The Math Lady
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 ~
Unbound Education
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 ~
Adapted Home Education
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 ~
Simply Charlotte Mason
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 ~
S.A.C.R.E.D Academy for Boys
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 ~
Author , Radio Host, & Technology Consultant
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 ~
Science Educator, Author, & Apologia
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 ~
RightStart Mathematics
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 ~
RightStart Mathematics Developer
Kathleen Cotter Clayton Workshop Speaker Kathleen Cotter Clayton is the daughter of Dr. Joan A. Cotter, author and developer of the RightStart™ Mathematics program. Kathleen
Davy Liu ~
Animator & Storyteller Kendu Kids
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 ~
Artist, Educator, & Teacher
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 ~
Homeschool Occupational Therapist & Consultant
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 ~
Demme Learning
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
