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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 Business 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 is president and executive director of the Home Educators Association of Virginia (HEAV), where she has served Virginia’s homeschool community for
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.
Take a Hike Day in Your Homeschool
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day, a perfect excuse to lace up your boots, grab your water bottle, and head outdoors with your
Jessica Parnell
Bridgeway Academy/Edovate Learning Corp.
Jessica Parnell Jessica Parnell, CEO of Edovate Learning Corp, is a national advocate for “learning without walls” and the author of the Unlocking Your Child’s
Homeschool Literature Spotlight: Margaret Sidney
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 storytelling.
Fall Homeschool Sensory Activities
Sensory activities and fall afternoons are perfect for some hands-on fun in your homeschool. You’ll be able to spend some time outdoors, soak up the
Brian Jacques Homeschool Unit Study
As an admittedly sentimental and voracious reader, especially in childhood, I’ve built quite a list of authors whose stories have stayed with me (you can
Homeschool Science: Yo-yos and Spinning Tops
Exploring a spinning top can do more than entertain. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago shares a great activity that shows how weight
Favorite Books for National Book Month
October is a special time for readers of all ages—it’s National Book Month! Whether your homeschool is filled with cozy reading nooks, stacks of favorite
Teaching Homeschool Math With Storytelling
If you’ve ever looked up from a math book and seen nothing but blank stares, you’re not alone. But what if teaching math didn’t have
Journaling In Your Homeschool
In homeschool life, we get to shape not only what our children learn, but how their hearts and minds grow. One simple habit that often
Meet Your Virginia Legislator
You Are the Face of Homeschooling—Be Visible! Have you thought about what your legislator really knows about homeschooling? Chances are—very little. They may not know
