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A Win for Homeschool Families: Privacy Safeguarded and State Guidance Clarified
What HB2598 and Superintendent Memo 001-26 Mean for Your Family HEAV is pleased to announce that, following its advocacy and the passage of HB2598, Superintendent’s

Young Entrepreneur Pitch Competition
Ignite Your Business Dream: From Idea to Impact Have a business idea you can’t stop thinking about? A product, service, or solution that deserves the

2026 Homeschooling Numbers on the Rise in Virginia
Homeschooling in Virginia continues to grow. Today, after four FOIA requests over two months, HEAV has received the official 2025–2026 homeschool numbers for the school year.

Privacy Concerns NOVA: Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington
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 following

Nativity Art: The Journey to the Manger
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 bit

Prepare for the General Assembly Session
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 leaders,

Do I Need a Homeschool Co-op?
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 you

Homeschool Cyber Security Opportunities: Inside the VA HS Cyber Cup
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 won’t

Sheri Payne
HEAV
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 of

Anne Miller
HEAV
Anne Miller Anne Miller started serving homeschool families as a support group and co-op leader in 1986. She has been president of the Home Educators

Jill Shelton
HEAV
Jill Shelton Jill and her husband, Bob, of 29 years, homeschooled their five children beginning in 2006. Three of the five have graduated and are

Natalie Mack
Natalie Mack, LLC
Natalie Mack Natalie Mack equips homeschool parents to navigate high school with clarity, confidence, and faith. She is a TEDx speaker, author of 101 Tips

Julia Nalle
BiblioPlan
Julia Nalle If you spend more than a moment with Julia Nalle, you will find that she’s passionate about Christ, her family, adoption, and classical

Amy Sager
Cedarville University
Amy Sager Amy Sager is a wife, mother of five, and passionate advocate of home discipleship. She has helped families find joy and success in

Ingrid Fincher
Healthy Holy MomLife
Ingrid Fincher Ingrid Fincher is a Navy veteran, former family nurse practitioner, and homeschooling mother of nine—with her tenth baby on the way. She is

Josiah and Alissa Coburn
FamilyLife
Josiah and Alissa Coburn Josiah and Alissa are passionate about seeing God’s redemptive work in marriage and helping couples pursue oneness through a deeper understanding

Donavyn and Lyric Lewis
FamilyLife
Donavyn and Lyric Lewis Donavyn and Lyric reside in Glen Allen, Virginia, and are homeschooling parents of three sons. After attending a Weekend to Remember

Homeschool Thanksgiving Science
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 fall.

LaShand Coleman
The Apprentice School
LaShand Coleman LaShand Coleman is a senior talent acquisition specialist with The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII. She has been

Karim Morato
Spanish Education Solutions
Karim Morato Karim Morato supports homeschooling parents by serving in HSLDA’s educational consulting department. In addition, she reaches out to and collaborates with bothEnglish-speaking and

Lincoln Cashell
Artisan Kids Hub
Lincoln Cashell Lincoln Cashell is a 17-year-old artisan, aspiring inventor, content creator, and co-founder of the Artisan Kids Hub. Rooted in faith, creativity, and purpose,