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Virtual Schools

VA Law

Virtual schools are developing in many states and homeschoolers are being recruited. HEAV will monitor the development of virtual schools and keep you informed through our quarterly magazine, weekly Updates, and website Update archives.

ARTICLES ON VIRTUAL SCHOOLS

The Differences - An Overview (Freedom Watch/Response to Richmond Times Dispatch Article)

Virtual Schools Recruit Homeschoolers

HISTORY OF HOMESCHOOLING

See the end part in both the article and video below for an explanation of the dangers virtual schools pose to homeschooling as we know it.

History of Homeschooling in Virginia Article

LEGISLATIVE ACTION

2011 Session 
HB 2311, sponsored by Richard P. Bell (R-Staunton), establishes "Virginia State Virtual School" as a policy agency in the executive branch of government. Its purpose is to govern the online educational programs and services offered to students enrolled in the Virginia State Virtual School. HEAV carefully watched this bill and its progress in order to protect the rights of homeschoolers. Stricken from the docket by House Education. FAILED

MORE ARTICLES ON VIRTUAL SCHOOLS

We believe virtual charter schools pose a threat to our hard-won homeschool freedoms—and we are not alone. Read what others have to say—and send us your favorite links.

So What About that Free Lunch?
Peggy Daly-Mastenak
Home Education Magazine

Charter Schools: The Price Is Too High
Chris Klicka
Senior Counsel
Home School Legal Defense Association

Charter Schools: Look Before You Leap
Roy Hanson
Director
Family Protection Ministries

Charter Schools: Trojan Horses of Homeschooling
Judy Shewmake
At Home Ministries

The Seduction of Homeschooling Families
Chris Cardiff
President
California Homeschool Network

Apples and Oranges – Rocks and Pears – Schools and Homeschools
Helen Hegener
Publisher
Home Education Magazine