Our toddler granddaughter, busily flitting about the room, falls and smacks her hand on a chair. Previously absorbed in toys and siblings, she now scrunches up her eyes and cries, shrinking down into herself. Absorbed by her pain, her attention has fallen out of the room, into her hand. Our son studies the scene, to Read More The post Teaching the Virtues with Books II – Courage appeared first on CCHE - Canadian Centre for Home Education ..read more

Listen to the episode from The Homeschool Advantage Podcast with Patty Marler discussing the homeschool resources at Homeschool.Today. Read More The post The Homeschool Advantage Podcast Interview appeared first on CCHE - Canadian Centre for Home Education ..read more

By Joe Woodard In my early twenties, I had an embarrassing experience, betraying a shallowness of character. I’d read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, some years earlier, since it was on the list of books every educated person must read. Being male, however, I read entirely for its plot (a little dull and stuffy, and Read More The post TEACHING VIRTUE WITH BOOKS appeared first on CCHE ..read more

By Dr. Joseph Woodard The big question arising from the Covid public school lockout, March 2020 through the 2020/21 school year, will be its effect on public opinion about the legitimacy, practicality and happiness of home education. As CCHE Government Relations Director Patty Marler says, “The media coverage has all been parents saying, ‘It’s been Read More The post Growth in the Homeschooled Population appeared first on CCHE ..read more

Remember how hopeful (and perhaps apprehensive) you were when you began your homeschooling journey? The last thing you needed was having to defend your decision to educate at home to friends, family, and even strangers you meet at the market! I am writing to you today to ask you to partner with us here at Read More The post Next Important Step in Growing and Defending Home Education Across Canada! appeared first on CCHE ..read more

The Canadian Centre for Home Education is excited to welcome our new Director of Research, Dr. Joseph Woodard. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Dr. Woodard holds exceptional educational and professional qualifications and experience, which he will utilize to direct and lead our organization forward as we continue to inform, influence, and inspire homeschoolers across Canada and Read More The post Introducing Dr. Joseph Woodard appeared first on CCHE ..read more

By Dinah Whitton     After months of adhering to physical distance regulations it’s natural for some adults and children to feel anxious. Traditional homeschool families may not necessarily feel the same effects as those suddenly learning at home due to the pandemic. School closures, the lack of activities and external pressures of hectic schedules Read More The post The Delicate Balance of Anxiety in Uncertain Times appeared first on CCHE ..read more

By Peter Stock (2 minutes reading)   2020 marks an important anniversary for a much beloved leading figure within the homeschool movement. Thirty-five years ago, Dr. Brian Ray commenced his work as the world’s leading academic researcher in the field of home education. In 1985 Dr. Ray began publishing The Homeschool Researcher, a peer-reviewed academic Read More The post Celebrating 35 Years of Ground-breaking Homeschool Research appeared first on CCHE ..read more

By Dinah Whitton When a notable ivy league school published an article that called for a ban on homeschooling, there was automatic backlash. Homeschool graduates throughout the years continue to prove that they are well equipped for post secondary education. Even professors have noted how impressed they are by homeschool graduates. The beauty of allowing Read More The post Homeschool Grads are Making Positive Impressions with Professors appeared first on CCHE ..read more

By Dinah Whitton It’s been a few weeks since the Christmas break ended and even homeschoolers are ready for some more down time. Fortunately, in February Family Day is a recognized holiday in many Canadian provinces. Spending quality time with family is a natural aspect of home education; so, it’s an added bonus when there’s Read More The post Embracing Family Day in Canada appeared first on CCHE ..read more