The Homeschool Grassroots Advocacy Guide
Empower Yourself!
Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning.
You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result.
~ Mahatma Gandhi
This page is about homeschool grassroots activism and self-empowerment. Rarely is a problem so big that we cannot solve it together. Please check the links section below for additional information and a listing of state organizations that provide state specific information and support.
Note: Nothing in this article is meant as legal advice. For legal matters, contact a competent attorney.
A few questions we hope to address:
- How do I organize a grassroots effort to protect my rights to homeschool?
- When and how is the best way to act?
- What does a productive letter to the Editor look like?
- How do I write my representatives and local officials?
- What is the best reaction to a local threat?
How? What? When? Why? Where?
Courtesy of The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers & Celeste Land
(please bear in mind, that some information contained in the articles below is state specific)
Dark Side of Legislative Alerts
Homeschooling Advocacy: Step 1 - Know the Law
Homeschooling Advocacy: Step 2 - Know the Players
Homeschooling Advocacy: Step 3 - Know Your Local Policies
Homeschooling Advocacy: Step 4 - Know How to Write an Effective Letter or Email
Homeschooling Advocacy: Step 5 - Know How to Write Effective Talking Points
Experience, Examples, and Commentary
Handling it Ourselves, by Shay Seaborne
Links
A to Z Home's Cool State Homeschool Organization Listing
A listing of state organizations actively providing information and advocacy.
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