PRESS RELEASE: Bipartisan Group of 22 Lawmakers Signs Brief to TX Supreme Court Supporting Pardo Family

by Stephen Howsley 4 Comments

AUSTIN, TEXAS: On Friday, August 30, 2019, the Texas Home School Coalition, along with a bipartisan group of 22 legislators and five statewide organizations, filed an amicus brief in support of the Pardo family with the Supreme Court of Texas (SCOT). The following legislators signed the brief: … [Read more...]

PRESS RELEASE: Coalition of Organizations, Lawmakers File Amicus Briefs Supporting Pardo Family

by Stephen Howsley 5 Comments

Contact Jessica Abraham for questions: jessica.abraham@thsc.org 806-744-4441 ext. 7029 DALLAS, TEXAS: On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, a coalition of organizations and lawmakers filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Court of Appeals on behalf of the Pardo family. The family's emergency petition with … [Read more...]

How to Give Your Ambitious Homeschool Plans a Reality Check

by Katy Crisp 1 Comment

Every year, when I plan the next school year, I have grand and beautiful intentions. I plan out my lessons in a lengthy ordeal of scheduling, printing, cutting, and laminating. When I am done, it is all too nice and neat and pretty to touch. Then, when we actually start school, I wonder what … [Read more...]

THSC Helps Homeschool Graduate Land NYC Finance Job

by Stephen Howsley 1 Comment

Many people consider New York City the epicenter of the finance and investment world. Getting a job in the competitive NYC finance market is no small accomplishment. However, what if your homeschool diploma from 10 years ago was the only thing standing between you and an exciting new financial job … [Read more...]

A Dyslexic’s Perception (A Different View of Things)

by Beverly Parrish 1 Comment

Do you have a child with dyslexia? There are a variety of perspectives about what causes the challenges experienced by a person with dyslexia. What you believe causes dyslexia influences what you determine is the appropriate and effective response. My husband and I have walked the road of … [Read more...]

Student Denied Social Security Benefits Because of Homeschooling

by Stephen Howsley 2 Comments

Homeschool families have often dealt with confusion, and sometimes hostility, from government employees who don’t understand or don’t approve of their style of education. Thankfully, the law is now on our side. Federal law requires that students who qualify for Social Security benefits continue … [Read more...]

Judge Issues Gag Order in Pardo Case

by Jeremy Newman 5 Comments

After 2 weeks of separation from their 4-year-old son, today the Pardo family attended a hearing in the 422 District Court of Kaufman County with hopes of being reunited. Turnout in support of the Pardos was so high that the hearing had to be moved to a larger courtroom to accommodate the … [Read more...]

Pardo Update: CPS Doubles Down Despite Hospital Saying Concerns Are Resolved

by Jeremy Newman 1 Comment

Children’s Medical Center Dallas (Children’s) requested a meeting with the Pardo family and Child Protective Services (CPS) earlier this week. This request followed Children’s recent filing of a CPS report which resulted in the illegal removal of Drake Pardo (age four). The Pardo family was joined … [Read more...]

Homeschooling 1st Grade (A Comprehensive Guide)

by Dawn Michelle Michals 3 Comments

Homeschooling 1st grade! It’s official—Kindergarten is over and you’re on the count to graduation now! Here’s everything you need in one place to get you started and keep you on track for homeschooling first grade. Competencies, developmental milestones, field trip ideas and more! By first grade, … [Read more...]