by OCEANetwork | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
School Choice advocates are circulating a revised petition for an amendment to the Oregon Constitution — an amendment which would give state money to homeschoolers and private schools, among others.Amendment advocates imply it protects...
by OCEANetwork | Apr 2, 2022 | Homeschooling in Oregon Spotlight, Tips & Tools
Oregon is one of the most beautiful states and boasts of an immensely diverse terrain. It’s a homeschool nature study wonderland, really. If you’re looking great tips and ideas for adding Oregon nature study to your homeschool, we’ve got you covered!...
by OCEANetwork | Feb 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s an exciting time! You have invested your heart, soul, time, and energy into your child. And, now the day has arrived for your student to don his or her cap and gown (or not). It’s completely up to your individual homeschool! In any case,...
by OCEANetwork | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear homeschool families, We are so very grateful for the financial support of those who contributed to the work of the Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network during 2021. For more than 35 years, volunteers serving with OCEANetwork have labored to...
by OCEANetwork | Nov 8, 2021 | Encouragement
Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Most likely, you’ve heard this before. “In everything give thanks.” It is a favorite and often quoted scripture among believers....
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...
by OCEANetwork | Oct 7, 2021 | Alerts
A School Choice initiative petition has been filed to pay education expenses for Oregon private school students and homeschooled students with State education funds. If it becomes law, it would invite severe restrictions on homeschoolers statewide....
by OCEANetwork | Oct 7, 2021 | Homeschool Freedom
You might be surprised that a homeschool state organization like OCEANetwork is opposed to government money funding independent homeschooling. It is because we have been fighting for the freedom to independently homeschool since homeschooling became legal across...
by OCEANetwork | Aug 30, 2021 | Back to Homeschool
The first day of homeschool comes with fresh slate and excitement for what the new year can bring! What do you do on the first day of school to make it special? Here are great ideas from members of our Homeschooling in Oregon Facebook group! “On the first day of...
by OCEANetwork | Jun 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network tracks bills each Legislative session which would affect Oregon homeschoolers. There were two such bills this year: A badly-written bill which likely would have been interpreted to require homeschoolers who teach...
