Scholarship Opportunity for Home School Students
Back in the fall of 2014, Bryan Leines ventured into his life as a college student at Patrick Henry College. He couldn’t have done so without the support of THSC’s Patrick Henry Scholarship.
Will Change in Texas Education Agency Hurt Home Schoolers?
Last December, Governor Abbott appointed Mike Morath to be the new head of the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Morath is known for his service on the Dallas ISD board and his efforts to reform that district. D Magazine wrote an article on Morath’s very interesting background.
Service Opportunity and Discount to THSC Convention
My children have been “volun-told” what to do their whole life. Service is my love language. Because I saw the valuable lessons and treasured teachable moments found through selfless service, I wanted to instill the love in my children as well.
My good friend, Emily Callaway, has served for two years as our volunteer coordinator at the THSC Conventions and also served with our Annual Gala and Fundraiser. However, our friendship began long before her work with THSC. It began in our community, serving together. We have become forever friends. Please read her story below and be inspired to find a place within your community to volunteer. You may find a forever friend in the process!
Tim’s Take on the Primary Elections
It’s not uncommon to hear discussion of “culture wars”—the clash between traditional morality and liberal positions related to public policy issues like abortion, same-sex marriage, and even home schooling and parental rights.
These policy discussions are played out during campaigns when citizens choose legislative, executive, and judicial officials at the ballot box. THSC has been involved in this process since the 1980s, when some of these elected officials tried with some success to limit the right of parents to teach their children at home. During that time, it became crystal clear that to secure our rights as parents to make decisions for our children’s education and upbringing without the interference of government, we would have to work to elect officials who agreed with that premise.
How To Connect With Other Home School Families
Connect! Webster defines this word several ways, including to have or establish a rapport and to establish a communications connection. I love to learn how groups connect with each other and with other groups nearby!
How to Succeed When Plans Fail
I remember when we were first getting started in our home school journey. I found a friend who shared with me her “plan.” I took her advice, adjusted a bit on my own, and set out on the journey of a lifetime. I was so thankful for the heartfelt advice from someone who wanted me to be successful.
