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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 16h

It's back to school season, but more children than ever aren't headed back to the classroom. Read our team's research brief about the changing demographics of homeschoolers in the United States: shorturl.at/xLLjs

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Ryan was a fierce advocate for children’s safety. Like many in our field, we are saddened to hear of Ryan Stollar’s passing, and are sitting with the complexities this news brings. More here -> crhe.org/statement-on...

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This survey is closing soon! If you were homeschooled, click the link below to be part of our novel outcomes study with Southern Illinois University: siucpsyc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Elizabeth, our Information Manager, explores the tight link between mixed schooling and the phenomenon of singling out certain children for additional or worse abuse in this important research brief - tinyurl.com/SinglingOut

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Governor Lamont signed this critical piece of responsible homeschooling policy into law today! Read more here: crhe.org/connecticut-...

Text reads "a win for homeschooled children in the state of Connecticut: HB 5468 was signed into law today", overlaid on an illustration of a pen.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Click here: siucpsyc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We are so proud of Connecticut for being a part of responsible homeschool reform 💙

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Most homeschool resources are religious - what does that mean for secularly homeschooling families? shorturl.at/TJcCG

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join us on April 30th at 2:00pm ET (11:00am PT) for this year's celebration of Day of the Homeschooled Child! Register here: crhe.org/dothc/

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

We believe that children have the right to an education and an open future, and that systemic change will help get us there. Join our fight to center their rights at crhe.org/support-crhe/

In 2025, UNESCO, New York Magazine, and the New York Times used our research to tell an important story and we can't stop now.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

No education modality is free of abuse and neglect; children are impacted in public school and in the homeschool setting. It’s not an either/or question, it’s a both/and answer. Support our critical work at crhe.org/support-crhe/

In 2025, we trained 1,188 child welfare professionals to recogninzed and prevent child abuse in homeschool settings. Your gift will triple our reach in 2026.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

The darkest days are behind us, and our brightest times are ahead. Happy Winter Solstice 🌚

On winter solstice, we find strength in rest and connection, and gratitude from our supporters through challenging times. May this season bring you peace as we look forward to renewed hope and action in the year ahead..

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

If you were homeschooled in Wisconsin, here’s a great opportunity to be a part of history! Click below for more information on this alumni-driven project. buff.ly/UIWLRDP

Calling Wisconsin alumni. Join the first-known oral history project dedicated to the voices of homeschool alumni.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We believe that children have the right to an education and an open future, and that systemic change will help get us there. Join our fight to at crhe.org/support-crhe/

1573 people signed our Bill of Rights for Homeschooled Children in 2025. We need to make those rights a reality. Your gift will support children's rights in 2026.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Hey, Arizona alumni (and alumni currently in the state)! We need your story for a project happening soon. Contact Tess at t.ulrey@responsiblehomeschooling.org!

Are you in Arizona? We need homeschool alumni voices from the Grand Canyon State!

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

CRHE is founded and led by homeschool alumni - but we’re powered by donors who believe in our mission. We need your end-of-year gift to amplify more voices in 2026. Donate here: crhe.org/support-crhe/

200+ homeschool alumni joined our advocacy efforts last year and we are ready to support more.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

We're founded and led by homeschool alumni and those experiences guide our work. If you are an alumni, consider joining us for a December focus group - you’ll be the first to hear about our new legislative and research work and we want to hear what you think is important too. tinyurl.com/CRHEAlumni

We're hosting two virtual focus groups to center alumni experience in our new legislative and research work. December 7th, 5-6pm ET. December 15th, 4-5pm ET.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

World Childhood Foundation’s support is critical to our work; they make our training programs for child welfare professionals in addressing abuse & neglect in homeschool settings possible! We were grateful to meet with some of their team and attend the UN SRSG on Violence Against Children’s event.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

CRHE’s new Executive Director, Tess Ulrey, has shared her vision for the future of our organization. Read it at the link, and you can reach her at t.ulrey@responsiblehomeschooling.org! responsiblehomeschooling.org/tess-open-le...

Open Letter: "CRHE exists because there is a community of people who believe homeschooled children deserved better. I'm committed to leading with humility, transparency, and an unwavering focus on the community we serve. I hope you'll join me in that commitment."

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Homeschooled children deserve to learn the same subjects that children in their state's public schools learn. Swipe through to see how current state laws are failing homeschooled children -- and how the Make Homeschool Safe Act will help.

Homeschooled children aren't learning math, literature, or science

In 14 states, homeschooling parents aren't required to teach their child any specific subject. That means if a homeschooled child's parents don't want them to learn math, or can't teach them how to write, then it just doesn't happen. And what they're doing will be perfectly legal.

Every child deserves a quality education. That's why our nation has standards that ensure students learn core subjects like math, literature, science, and history. But these standards left an entire class of students behind: homeschooled children.

Under the Make Homeschool Safe Act, children will: learn the same subjects that children in public school do, be assessed for their academic progress, have access to school resources and activities, have qualified teachers

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Did you know? Only nine states require all homeschooled students to be assessed, but even these states often have lax enforcement, little accountability, and low thresholds for intervention. Find out more: responsiblehomeschooling.org/research/cur...

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Did you know? 40 states allow any parent to homeschool regardless of their educational background. Read more: responsiblehomeschooling.org/research/cur...

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Many of the ~2 million children homeschooled in the U.S. have positive experiences. But that’s not the case for everyone. Too many children grow up in families that exploit lax homeschool laws to isolate, neglect, and abuse them.

Around 2 million children are being homeschooled in the US. Many homeschooled children come from families who want to give them a quality education in a safe, loving home. But that's not the case for every homeschooled child. Some homeschooled children grow up in families that exploit lax homeschool laws to isolate, neglect, and abuse them.

No state's laws do enough to protect homeschooled children. 47 states allow convicted sex offenders and child abusers to homeschool. 11 states don't require families to enroll their children as homeschooled students with location education officials. 14 states don't require parents to teach their homeschooled children specific school subjects.

Millions of homeschooled children don't have guaranteed access to the child welfare programs their peers in public school do. That includes food and nutrition programs, health screenings, age-appropriate sex education, mental health counseling and resources, and monitoring for child abuse and neglect.

Homeschooled children have no guaranteed access to mandatory reporters. When children go to traditional school, they may have access to teachers and other mandatory reporters for child abuse who can spot a problem and take action. Homeschooled children don't have guaranteed access to this kind of help.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Did you know? In 47 states, there are no background checks or safeguards in place to ban those whose children may be at risk of abuse or neglect from homeschooling. Read more at: buff.ly/F3RBmuq

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

We are pleased to welcome Tess Ulrey of St. Joseph, Michigan as the new executive director at CRHE – a groundbreaking hire for the organization as the first full-time, permanent ED in CRHE’s 12-year history! Learn more about her here: responsiblehomeschooling.org/our-team/

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Those are all of our questions for today! Reminder: even if you found today's #HomeschoolChat after it ended, feel free to answer the questions anyway. Be the first to know about the next #HomeschoolChat. Join our mailing list: responsiblehomeschooling.org/take-action/

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Q4: What’s your message to LGBTQ+ homeschooled kids who are dealing with an unaccepting environment at home? #HomeschoolChat

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Q3: How can extended family members, friends, and community members best support the LGBTQ+ homeschooled kids in their lives? #HomeschoolChat

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Q2: What were you taught about LGBTQ+ history, culture, and identity as a homeschooled kid? #HomeschoolChat

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Q1: If you were homeschooled and part of the LGBTQ+ community, how did being homeschooled impact your ability to be yourself? #HomeschoolChat

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

A few notes before we get started: - Focus on listening to and learning from people who were homeschooled - Give other people space to speak openly about their own experiences - Start your responses with A1, A2, etc. and end with #HomeschoolChat

Focus on listening to and learning from people who were homeschooled
Give other people space to speak openly about their own experiences
Start your responses with A1, A2, etc. and end with #HomeschoolChat

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Hello, and welcome to #HomeschoolChat, a discussion by homeschooled people, for homeschooled people. Today, we’re going to talk about our experiences within the LGBTQ+ and homeschool communities.

The Coalition for Responsible Home Education presents #HomeschoolChat: LGBTQ+ issues and homeschooling. Join our community of formerly homeschooled adults to discuss the connections between homeschooling and LGBTQ+ issues. June 25, 2025, 7 p.m. ET.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

By homeschooled people, for homeschooled people 🫂 Join us here this Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m. ET for #HomeschoolChat, an online discussion for formerly homeschooled adults. The topic: LGBTQ+ issues. See you then!

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

A community fired up about children’s rights. A workforce ready to help at-risk kids. A generation empowered to thrive. We’re working towards a brighter future for homeschooled people — and we need your help to get there: responsiblehomeschooling.org/summer-2025-...

"For a brighter future for our homeschool community." A background of a blue sky full of clouds.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Those are all of our questions for today. Thank you for taking part in our first #HomeschoolChat on Bluesky! We appreciate each of you for being here and sharing your experiences with us.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Q4: What can relatives, friends, and community members do to support the mental health of the homeschooled kids they know? #HomeschoolChat

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Q3: If your mental health suffered because of homeschooling, what would have helped improve your situation? #HomeschoolChat

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Q2: How was mental health addressed in your family or your homeschool community? #HomeschoolChat

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A few quick notes before we get started: - Focus on listening to and learning from people who were homeschooled - Give other people space to speak openly about their own experiences - Start your responses with A1, A2, etc. and end with #HomeschoolChat

Chat Rules: - Focus on listening to and learning from people who were homeschooled

- Give other people space to speak openly about their own experiences

- Start your responses with A1, A2, etc. and end with #HomeschoolChat

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Hello, and welcome to #HomeschoolChat, a discussion by homeschooled people, for homeschooled people 🫂 In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re going to talk about the connection between mental health and homeschooling.

"The Coalition for Responsible Home Education presents #HomeschoolChat: Mental Health and Homeschooling. Join our community of formerly homeschooled adults to discuss the connection between homeschooling and mental health. May 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET."

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

By homeschooled people, for homeschooled people 🫂 Join us here tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET for #HomeschoolChat, an online discussion for formerly homeschooled adults. We’ll be talking all things mental health. See you then!

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Were you homeschooled? Do you want to share your experiences with others in our community? Join us here Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. ET for #HomeschoolChat, a discussion by homeschooled people, for homeschooled people.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

CN: mentions of child abuse Every child needs supportive adults in their life. But a child’s family exploits lax homeschool laws to isolate them, that child may have nowhere to go for support.

"[My parents] bullied me, and often twisted reality. Because we didn't have any other supportive adults in our lives, no one was able to step in and prevent this behavior, which ultimately escalated to abuse." Bea M., formerly homeschooled adult.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Join us Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT for our Day of the Homeschooled Child virtual event. You’ll hear from the CRHE team about how homeschool law is failing children, who has experienced this harm, and what you can do to help. Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Day of the Homeschooled Child Live Event. Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 A.M. PT, Zoom link in bio.

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor started this week, which addresses if parents have a religious-exercise right to exempt their children from educational requirements. CRHE filed an amicus brief in the case. Here’s why ⬇️ responsiblehomeschooling.org/crhe-files-s...

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Coalition for Responsible Home Education @responsiblehs.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

These laws may seem unbelievable, but they’re very real. And countless children have paid a very steep price for them.

Countless children have paid a steep price for these policy failures. Trinity Love Jones died after being ab*sed and neglected by her mother and her mother’s boyfriend. Her mother was a convicted s*x offender and the boyfriend a convicted child ab*ser when they started to homeschool her. G. Hickman was physically ab*sed by his homeschooling mother. Prior to this abuse, both of G’s parents had served six years in prison for the death of one of their other children.

Countless children have paid a steep price for these policy failures. Raylee Browning died after being ab*sed and neglected by her mother and her mother’s boyfriend. Her mother was a convicted s*x offender and the boyfriend a convicted child ab*ser when they started to homeschool her. A 32-year-old Connecticut man was allegedly ab*sed and imprisoned for two decades by his stepmother. She withdrew him from school to be homeschooled in 2005 after a social services inquiry.

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