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Recent Blog Posts

Five Steps to Filing an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool

Five easy steps for parents to file an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool with the County School Superintendent’s office for children ages 6-16.

HB2536 Signed into Law by Governor Ducey

AFHE’s legislative team has been hard at work on behalf of Arizona homeschoolers this legislative session. We are pleased to report that HB2536 was signed into law on March 29, 2018 by Governor Doug Ducey.

Do Arizona Homeschoolers Get a Tax Credit?

One of the questions we are asked regularly is whether there is a tax credit for homeschoolers or if homeschool materials can be deducted from one’s income taxes. AFHE shares information to help answer this question.

My Introduction to the Blessing of Homeschooling

Guest post from GCU Admissions Representative Sheila Jones sharing about her very positive experience dealing with homeschool students enrolling at Grand Canyon University

Should You Attend the Homeschool Convention?

Nancy Manos, graduated homeschool mom and AFHE Executive Director shares her observations about attending the homeschool convention and its many benefits.

Homeschool Graduation and the Civics Test

Arizona homeschoolers ask regularly if the civics test requirement for high school graduation applies to them. AFHE answers this frequently asked question.

Legislative Update – HB2536

AFHE supports HB2536, which will ensure that homeschool students who take classes at Joint Technical Education Districts (JTEDs) or similar schools that offer dual enrollment opportunities receive college credit in the same manner as their non-homeschooled peers.

Arizona Field Trips – Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

The Allison family shares their experience exploring our rich history of the West at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Compliment your study of Westward Expansion with this great field trip.

Arizona Field Trips – Scottsdale’s Museum of the West

The Allison family shares their experience exploring our rich history of the West at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Compliment your study of Westward Expansion with this great field trip.

My Homeschool Story – Mawson Family

The Mawson family found homeschooling has helped their family thrive in spite of challenges. For them, “homeschooling is heart work.”

10 Things You Might Experience in the Transition from School to Homeschool

Whatever time of year it is, you—like many others—find yourself at the beginning of a brand-new journey: homeschooling. Veteran homeschool mom Laura Gadbery shares real-life encouragement highlighting ten things you might encounter as you begin the homeschool adventure.