The Homeschool Briefing
Education & Explainer
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The daily 5-minute briefing for homeschool parents. Curriculum news, legislative updates, and resources — through a biblical worldview. From Republic Publishing. Proudly sponsored by Bible Copilot — the free app that makes daily Bible study a family habit. Download on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bible-copilot-ai-bible-study/id6758913373
Episodes
- Colorado Tightens Homeschool Enrichment, and 250 Years of Freedom
The Homeschool Briefing covers Colorado
- Two New England States, Opposite Moves on Homeschool Oversight
This episode of The Homeschool Briefing discusses contrasting legislative moves regarding homeschool oversight in New England. Connecticut
- Connecticut Homeschool Bill Awaits Lamont; Tennessee ESA Deadline Nears
Connecticut HB 5468, which introduces the state's first formal homeschool regulations in 276 years, is awaiting Governor Lamont's signature. Separately, Tennessee's Education Savings Account application deadline for the 2026-27 school year…
- Connecticut Homeschool Bill Heads to Lamont; Read-Aloud Wins
This episode of The Homeschool Briefing covers Connecticut's HB 5468, now awaiting the governor's decision, and examines its implications. Additionally, it explores new research indicating that reading aloud to children for fourteen nights…
- Connecticut Tightens Homeschool Rules, and Why Pandemic Families Stayed
This episode discusses Connecticut's new homeschool regulations, including in-person registration and background checks. It also explores a Mississippi State University study on why families continued homeschooling after the pandemic and w…
- Connecticut Sends Homeschool Bill to Governor Lamont
Connecticut House Bill 5468, which addresses homeschooling regulations, has passed the State Senate and moved to Governor Lamont's desk. The episode details the bill's contents, including new requirements for homeschool families, and discu…
- Connecticut's First Homeschool Law and the Hybrid Mainstream
Connecticut's first homeschool oversight bill has passed the Senate and been sent to the Governor. New research indicates that a high percentage of homeschool families utilize outside educational resources.
- Connecticut Surveillance Bill and the Power of a Nature Walk
This episode discusses Connecticut House Bill 5468, which addresses homeschool families, and a Charlotte Mason nature study habit. It also references Deuteronomy 6.
- Connecticut's Senate Showdown and the Race to Finish Strong
This episode of The Homeschool Briefing examines Connecticut's HB 5468, a bill that could alter the state's homeschool law. The discussion includes details of the bill, HSLDA's statements, and a broader look at the role of parents in educa…
- Connecticut's Homeschool Bill Heads to the Senate; What Most Homeschoolers Actually Use
Connecticut's HB 5468 has moved to the Senate, potentially altering homeschool regulations. New data indicates 88% of homeschooling families utilize additional resources like co-ops and online classes.
- Connecticut Homeschool Oversight Heads to Senate, Plus Charlotte Mason Narration
The Homeschool Briefing covers Connecticut's homeschool oversight bill HB 5468, which passed the House and is heading to the Senate. The episode also details a Charlotte Mason narration technique for homeschooling.
- Two Statehouses, Two Directions, and a Texas Inbox
This episode discusses contrasting homeschool legislation in Connecticut and New Hampshire, with Connecticut moving towards oversight and New Hampshire towards deregulation. It also covers the start of Texas Education Freedom Account award…
- Connecticut Homeschool Bill Heads to Senate; Texas Sends First Awards
Connecticut's HB 5468 has passed the House and is headed to the Senate. Texas has sent out over 42,600 Education Freedom Account award notices, with the tier two lottery commencing this week. The episode also offers a strategy for read-alo…
- Two States, Two Directions on Homeschool Law, Plus a 10-Minute Sunday Prep
This episode covers two contrasting legislative developments in homeschool law: Connecticut HB 5468 advancing to the Senate, and New Hampshire considering looser regulations. It also introduces a 10-minute Sunday evening prep ritual focuse…
- Connecticut Homeschool Bill Heads to Senate, Plus a 5-Minute Narration Tip
The Connecticut House of Representatives passed HB 5468, a bill establishing homeschool oversight, which now proceeds to the Senate. The episode also covers a practical Charlotte Mason narration technique for homeschoolers.
- Texas ESA Checks Begin and an Earth Day Nature Study Plan
The Homeschool Briefing covers the start of Texas Education Freedom Account notifications for Tier 1 families, with potential awards of up to $2,000 annually. The episode also details a 20-minute Earth Day nature study plan based on Psalm…
- Connecticut's Homeschool Fight and a Charlotte Mason Tool That Works
This episode of The Homeschool Briefing covers Connecticut's HB 5468, which may alter long-standing education laws, and explores Charlotte Mason's narration technique as a tool for reinforcing learning through reading with children.
- The Homeschool Briefing — Monday, April 20, 2026
The Homeschool Briefing covers a Connecticut bill potentially requiring child-services approval for homeschooling, deregulation updates in New Hampshire, and a 23% increase in Arkansas EFA applications. The episode also includes a practica…
- The Homeschool Briefing — April 17, 2026
The Homeschool Briefing covers a new Connecticut bill requiring state approval for homeschooling, with HSLDA raising concerns. The episode also provides a Charlotte Mason-inspired nature study plan for the current week.
- The Homeschool Briefing — April 16, 2026
The Homeschool Briefing discusses the Texas ESA funding shortfall, with 270,000 applications for approximately 90,000 slots, and explores what this means for homeschooling families considering state funds versus state control. It also incl…
- The Homeschool Briefing — April 15, 2026
Tennessee ESA applications open today, April 15, 2026. Texas ESA awards are being distributed this month. A Charlotte Mason homeschooling tip suggests keeping lessons brief.
- The Homeschool Briefing — April 14, 2026
This Homeschool Briefing episode covers updates to Floridas ESA program, explains the Charlotte Mason narration method, and discusses why spring field trips should be considered part of schooling.