by Jessica Frierson | Feb 14, 2023 | Special Needs, Support, Finances, Resources, NCHE Blog, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, February 2023 Homeschool students with disabilities may be eligible for funds through the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA). You may have heard of the ESA+ scholarship but read on to learn more because a lot has changed...
by Jessica Frierson | Jan 31, 2023 | Family life, Reasons to Homeschool, Encouragement, NCHE Blog, Uncategorized
by Sarah Hughes, January 2023 I didn’t think I would ever homeschool, but I’m proud of myself for sticking with it and honestly not hating it. Overall I think it has made me a better parent. Here are five reasons why. 1. I enjoy schoolwork (as opposed to...
by Jessica Frierson | Jan 25, 2023 | College, Testing, High School, Teens, NCHE Blog
by Jessica Frierson and Angie Cutlip, January 2023 The subject of college entrance exams can be intimidating to many homeschool parents. In addition to being teacher, administrator, and all of the other roles you fill, you are your child’s guidance counselor. It is...
by Jessica Frierson | Jan 4, 2023 | Family life, Schedule, NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Getting Started, Young Children, Teaching Strategies, Reasons to Homeschool, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, January 2023 This month marks the beginning of the end of an era in my life. My youngest child will turn seven in just a few days, marking the beginning of his official school years. Although we have a decade or so remaining until our youngest...
by Jessica Frierson | Dec 13, 2022 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Freedom to Homeschool, Support
by Jessica Frierson, December 2022 I read a very inspiring email this morning from Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries and a featured speaker at past NCHE Thrive! Conferences. He talked about the difference little things can make in big problems. The story...
by Jessica Frierson | Nov 22, 2022 | NCHE Blog, Spiritual Growth, Family life, Gratitude
by Jessica Frierson, November 2022 November is the season of gratitude, culminating in a national observance of Thanksgiving Day. George Washington began the tradition of a national day of thanksgiving in 1789. Washington had previously ordered special days of...