by OCEANetwork | Oct 30, 2023 | Alerts
You may remember that homeschooled students were required to get their local school district’s permission to take the GED. Private school students were in the same position as homeschoolers. See our alert here. The GED problem was fixed during this 2023 long...
by OCEANetwork | Jan 25, 2023 | Alerts
Every year, OCEANetwork monitors any bills, initiatives, or rules that may negatively impact homeschool freedoms in Oregon. The need for vigilance is even greater during long legislative sessions, which happen every other year. The 2023 long legislative...
by OCEANetwork | Dec 9, 2022 | Homeschool Freedom
Dear friends, In 2022, we continued to see more and more Oregon parents choosing to homeschool. It has been such an encouragement! Our hope and prayer is that families will experience the blessing of private home education and family discipleship. We see evidence of...
by OCEANetwork | Sep 9, 2022 | Homeschooling in Oregon Spotlight
Oregon homeschoolers have benefited greatly from the dedicated work of Rodger Williams, OCEANetwork’s lead legislative liaison and member of our Freedom Watch Team. Learn more about him from our recent interview, transcribed below! OCEANetwork: Rodger, thank you for...
by OCEANetwork | Oct 13, 2021 | Homeschool Freedom
At first glance, it may seem like School Choice initiatives are an obvious benefit for parents. However, homeschoolers must be aware that taking government funds with School Choice Accounts (SCAs) invites consequences that threaten homeschool freedoms. This year...