Carrying Homeschool Freedom Forward (part 3 of 4)
January 15th, 2025
It is tempting to think the success and growth of homeschooling have rendered it immune to the kind of threats faced over the last 40-50 years. However, many homeschool advocates and observers assert ... Read More
Carrying Homeschool Freedom Forward (part 2 of 4)
January 10th, 2025
Historically, the homeschool movement nationwide has been unified by the priority of achieving independence and freedom from government systems, not seeking taxpayer support or the obligations that it... Read More
Carrying Homeschool Freedom Forward (part 1 of 4)
January 8th, 2025
Arizona Families for Home Education has been actively supporting and advocating on behalf of home educating families since 1983, with a particular focus on achieving maximum freedom from the governmen... Read More
AFHE Addresses Prop 139
October 11th, 2024
We believe that Proposition 139 harms parents and children.
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Navigating the Exhibit Hall at the AFHE Convention
June 11th, 2024
I always consider my time invested at my home state’s annual homeschool conference as my “professional development” as a home educator.... Read More
Homeschooling through Graduation: What You Need to Know About Transcripts and Diplomas
April 16th, 2024
Have you decided to homeschool through graduation? In Arizona, the parents of a homeschooled child set the graduation requirements, issue grades and credits, create and maintain their child’s transcri... Read More
Time to Pack Up and Go! Homeschool Field Trip Inspiration
October 9th, 2022
Article by Cindy Duell, resourced by Linda Crosby Looking for more field trip inspiration? Traveling out of state and seeking out interesting stops along the way? Download the FREE Family Field Trip G... Read More
Successful Transitions in the Middle
September 16th, 2022
Recognize that the longer your child has been in a traditional school, the stronger your expectations and theirs will be of what "school" looks like. It takes time to shake these false expectations an... Read More
AFHE Addresses Recent Developments in Arizona's Educational Landscape
August 29th, 2022
On June 30, 2022, AFHE published a letter and blog post following the passage of HB 2853.* The title of AFHE’s letter was “Homeschooling in Arizona Has Not Changed” and its purpose was to clarify that... Read More
Homeschooling in Arizona Has Not Changed
June 30th, 2022
It is anticipated that Governor Ducey will sign into law the largest ESA expansion in the nation.HB 2853, sponsored by House Majority Leader Ben Toma, R-Peoria, passed both the House and Senate and no... Read More
Not Your Father’s Law: A Brief Account of Arizona Homeschool Law by: Tom Lewis
April 2nd, 2022
The inclination of Legislature’s is to limit parental rights in the area of home schooling. We cannot let this happen. Thanks to Arizona Families for Home Education you have the best home school law... Read More
What to Expect Your First Time at the AFHE Convention
March 16th, 2022
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to attend the AFHE Convention and we are so excited to have you join us!We know that attending the convention for the first time is very exciting and can be a... Read More