Guest: Riley Lee, President & Founder Skytree Book Fairs

Introduction, Riley’s background-she worked previously with actor Kirk Cameron

How difficult it is for parents navigating the world of children’s books…what’s Christian, wholesome & family friendly.

Riley explains how she never thought she would get into the publishing world.

How I attended a Drag Queen Storytime library board meeting. How I pointed out how they were a tool of the American Library Association. How I pointed out to them how the drag queen’s outfit was the indoctrination.

How her 3-year old daughter attended with her a Scholastic Bookfair. How Riley discovered LBGBQi & DEI books are being sold at those fairs. Subtle, but indoctrination none the less.

The difference between what the Left defines as book banning, but is simply parental efforts to make sure their children are not exposed to books that are not age appropriate. Even the movie industry has age-appropriate ratings systems.

How does Skytree Book Fairs find their books since they are not a book publisher?

How their review board reviews books. Riley introduces their mascot, a golden retriever, named Scout and what Scout stands for.

What children are looking for in books, excitement, adventure, humor & fun, not social justice agenda.

How their bookfairs work, usually runs 3-5 days. How they partner with nonprofits, schools, churches and ministries splits a percentage of sales.

Skytree sends boxes of books and whatever does not sell is returned. But, host of the bookfair

does not incur any upfront costs. But, they get to share a percentage of the sales for hosting.

Underewriter mention.

No upfront costs for the host, but they do screen the applicants and what Skytree as a nonprofit can handle.

Riley does then explain how their program works. How much monetarily does the school or church have to sell as a minimum to get a share of the profit?

How does a church or school contact them. Website: https://skytreebookfairs.org/Skytreebookfairs.org, email: info@skytreebookfairs.org.

They discuss how long they have been serving college students & the two years it took to write the book.

Fred Zielonko-suggests while this book is for students, their parents ought to read it as well.

Talking to students working and teaching students led to the writing of the book. And, the two authors polled students & parents as to the questions they wanted answered from a biblical perspective and via biblical truths.
Trent talks about how as a college student he was not well connected or intimately connected to your church.
Jonathan talked about the chapter he wrote about how to pick a college major. Jonathan did not grow up in church. He learned he had a lot of compassion to help 17-year olds to bring clarity to decision making while in college to help figure out what God has planned for their life.
Both professors homeschool their children. Parents want to protect their children, but they also want to prepare them as well.
We then review the chapter headings and what all the book covers.
Jonathan gives us how he came to Christ not being raised in church, and the questions he asked back as a young man.

Then we focused on how to choose a major to pursue. Then the professors discussed how to choose a major; however, we need to focus more on God’s desire for us versus what are our passions. They encourage students to think about how best to serve the world on behalf of God? What are they prepared to do? What are they passionate about? And how one makes that all come together for a student to make a living.
They both then talk about how they chose to be what they wanted to be and how that is a meandering route not a straight line towards a career.
We discussed how God is directing our path even when we do not know it….
Choosing a major end of the chapter is to “trust God!” Don’t build an idolatry in your own heart whereby it causes you to make bad decisions.
We then talk about the overriding theme of the book that is trust & discernment. We also talked about how when students get to college they are in a situation where they make more decisions in a shorter amount of time that they ever did for their life. So, they teach discernment and trusting in God.
We also discussed how the book prepares the students for life beyond college including dating and marriage. They challenge students to not fall for the world’s definition of dating and marriage. Instead, take a step back and discern whether your dating life is in accordance with what God has planned for you.

We discussed iPhones and technology and its influence upon the college experience.
Then we switched directions and talked about after the students read the book how do they put it to use it to fulfill the Great Commission and discipleship.

Both while in college and once a student is out, they have a responsibility to be part of the community of the local church. What they see on campus as to who is leading the youth revival.
Asked what did the professors learned while writing the book? Getting things to a point of simple clarity for students is needed by students. God’s word is sufficient, but we need to point students continually back to the Word.

Where the book can be found.
Rooted in Truth amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Truth-Answers-Questions-Students/dp/1527112691/ref=asc_df_1527112691?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80883022504496&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=89993&hvtargid=pla-4584482486187399&psc=1

We talked about the HSLDA and their core mission of legal defense for homeschool families. Organization is 40-years old. Nearly everyone who works for them homeschool or is a homeschool graduate.

HSLDA is a membership organization & what it costs. Here is where podcast listeners can apply for curriculum grants: https://hslda.org/explore/applying-for-a-curriculum-grant

And, Lorraine talks about what the requirements are to apply for the grants. Families receiving funds from the state via an ESA, families are not eligible to apply.

We talked about references needed to apply they can validate the general circumstances of the family apply and that they will use the money towards homeschooling.

All the processes are explained on the HSLDA website via short videos. Or, you can email the Compassion grants team to ask questions.

Base amounts in the grants are $300-$400 per homeschool student for core curriculum. HSLDA does not dictate what curriculum you can purchase with thee money. Special needs students and their needs are eligible.

Lorriane & Dianne stressed that you use Google Chrome to apply. That works best for applying for the Compassion Curriculum Grant.

Earliest opportunity to apply is by JUNE 30th! However, if you miss out, we discuss the two other times of the year to apply.

If one’s application is submitted by June 30th of this year, applicants learn if they’ll receive a grant in about 6-weeks, or mid-to-late August.

Applicants can call HSLDA Compassion with questions not found on the website at: 540-338-8688.

Recap of what it costs to join the HSLDA and financial aid available

How does one donate to the HSLDA to fund the compassion grants.

Over ¼ of the grants distributed the recipients found out about the HSLDA curriculum grants via word of mouth. And, applicants can apply more than once from year-to-year.

HSLDA Compassion Grants Program distributes anywhere between 700-800 grants per year.

HSLDA can also assist families struggling through natural disasters with grant money, and those families do not need to be HSLDA members.

Introduction to Dr, Janice Supplee, VP of marketing and communication since 2016 of Cedarville University in Southwestern Ohio.
How she became a dean at Cedarville University.

Her father was a professor at the University when it was a small college.
How the Lord called her back into service at Cedarville.
Why homeschool parents might appreciate Cedarville.

Location:
Cedarville is tiny but it is in easy reach of Columbus, Dayton & Cincinnati, Ohio.
Interstate 70 is just north of Cedarville, Interstate 75 & Interstate 71, right in the triangle
Between those three highways.

Their advertising motto and how they came up with it.
Based upon an approximation of 1,000 days that students are enrolled in Cedarville University
The Curriculum is Christ-centered. -Students are exposed to Gospel impact and Christ through all disciplines.
Investment by Cedarville into programs that prepare students for real world careers even though they are liberal arts school.
Read a list of offerings….
What really sets Cedarville apart is their innovative approach? They have a firm commitment to biblical truth across all disciplines. They have 175 different programs.

Strategic decision in 1982 to start a nursing program, that is now their largest major. They added multiple engineering disciplines, and after that cybersecurity.
Why homeschool students should attend Cedarville:
It’s the intentional investment of parents in their children’s education, and Cedarville continues that commitment to that intentionality. Cedarville guards against cultural undermining of their faith.
How they help students acclimate to college life especially since many new students are experiencing life for the first time away from home.

She recommends dual enrollment where high school students are enrolled in high school or in homeschool, while taking some online courses from Cedarville.

Eighty percent of students live on campus, so it’s family-oriented, community-oriented environment.
Dr. Supplee talks about how Cedarville pushes students biblically and academically
Daily Bible reading and discussion is encouraged.
How Cedarville went from a Presbyterian denomination to Baptist to non-denominational
First steps for parents and their students to enroll in Cedarville.
She recommends visiting during the school year to get fully immersed in the full college experience
She then discusses where the University draws its students. 80% from Ohio and the Midwest.
Close and sponsorship mention of Wicks Family Grace Foundation.
Janice Supplee, PhD-Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Biography
Dr. Janice Supplee serves as Vice President for Marketing and Communications and Dean of Graduate Studies. She moved into her role leading Marketing and Communications in November 2016, began her service as Dean of Graduate Studies in 2017, and has been with the University since 1995. Privileged to be a part of Cedarville’s mission to equip students for professional excellence and Gospel impact, she has invested much of her Cedarville career in enrollment and marketing-related leadership roles. She has served on the president’s cabinet since 2009.
Education
PhD in Educational Leadership, University of Nebraska
MBA in Marketing, Wright State University
BA in Communication, Cedarville University

Website: Cedarville University; https://www.cedarville.edu/
Contact:
251 N. Main St.
Cedarville, OH 45314 USA
1-800-CEDARVILLE1-937-766-7700

The way that we speak reflects the way that we feel.

Swearing is “lazy language.”

Cursing is an excuse for thinking.

Judy Gruen talks about being a religious Jew who tries to avoid exposing herself to flagrant profanity, including by comedians.

The sinful nature of cursing

Fred gives biblical examples-quotes Scripture verses.

Parents are the first teachers and it’s best not to curse in front of your your children.

Judy then gives advice on how to talk to children about cursing even if it comes from their mommy or daddy. Teach your children that “words can create worlds or destroy worlds.” Judy talks about how she wanted her words to count for the good is one reason she writes on faith issues.

How we turn the tide of reversing the cursing trend that is so prevalent. How she became aware how much cursing has become so prevalent. She recalls a specific incident in a parking lot when she was with her children.

Why she thinks the issue is broader than cursing alone. The broader issue is that we’ve become used to saying what is the first thing that pops into our head especially on social media. She advises us that we all need to be more disciplined and actually stop to think before speaking.

How vulgar and coarse has become thought of in the public as somehow sophisticated. She’s puzzled by that trend.

We then pivoted the conversation to her new book, Bylines & Blessings, and how she came to write one. It deals with the push/pull of being a stay-at-home mother and professional journalist. How to balance motherhood and a professional life.

There is a lot of humor in this book and how she believes humor is a life tool.

She then goes on to discuss other books she published and that she is a accomplished editor. How writing teaches one how to speak. Clear thinking leads to clear writing and speaking. She advises to slow everything down. Too much happens too fast and we’d all be better off.

How times have changed whereby there are fewer & fewer censors to police the language.

What book influenced her to be a writer? She loved the humorous & columnist Erma Bombeck. She expounds upon Bombeck’s influence. She explains how humor is a balm and how it helps heal especially, like her, how it helped her through personal tragedy.

We then discussed what the future of the print media is like newspapers, magazines and books.

We then talked about coaching young writers and where to look for good writing such as her Substack & the Free Press.

Judy then talked about the public speaking aspect of her career. She often talks about the intersection of a personal life and professional life and utilizing faith as a undergirding value.

She then encourages people to find a creative outlet no matter what you are creating. “Creativity is energy.” Find ways to creatively share what you have to share.

Don’t be intimidated by your creative status. Go for it no matter what!

She relates how she overcame such intimidation at a conference when she was sandwiched between two more prominent speakers. How she learned to be real as a writer and speaker. And, how to be honest with yourself and your audience.

How to use New Media as a tool for furthering your message.

Wrapped It Up….

How we all need to work together to push back against the culture,

Fred Pry: describes what is Child Evangelism Fellowship Ministry.

Announces that he is no longer “Acting VP of Administration, but the Vice President of CEF

Fred talks about how CEF was founded & how long it has been around and who they serve worldwide.

I reference the article what brought Fred Pry into the studio about Undertanding the 6-Vital Keys to Spiritual Growth for Kids after they accept Christ.

1. Prayer, but not rote prayer, but encourage children to have a conversation with God.

2. Read the Bible…where do they start in the word? Start children with the Book of Mark. Teach children to remember the number of verses that match the child’s age. Go with your child and let them pick out their bible at the Christian bookstore. Bibles make great gifts. As they get older keep buying them bibles to suit their age. Other devotional books Fred Pry recommend. CEF began publishing devotional books tailored to the children’s age, early readers and those students new to the bible. Let kids mark up their bibles with notes. And, how do parents acquire the devotionals-www.CEFonline.com

3. Give as God Leads…teaching children to have a giving heart and how well that serves them. Not just money, but time. And, giving within the family, siblings helping siblings.

4. Got to Church….why this is troublesome today with parents and children not returning to church after the pandemic. Teach children the value of community. Where does Fred stand on having children within the church service. He has personally seen the benefits for keeping children with parents within the service or at least for a portion of the service.

Parents need to be enthusiastic about going to worship and worshipping.

1. Make Friends with Other Believers. We then discussed making friends with other believers and what opportunities present themselves outside the four walls of the church.

2. Tell Others About Jesus-CEF has created the “Good News Club.” It’s one of CEF’s primary ministries for the purpose of introducing Christ to children. How do churches get affiliated with the Good News Clubs and how they have been able to get those clubs into public schools.

He then explained how CEF was involved in a Supreme Court case that ruled in their favor.

We then recap the 6-Vital Keys to Spiritual Growth for Kids he wrote about in his article. We briefly revisit those 6-keys.

Fred mostly edited the article, but a team at CEF wrote the main body of the article. That led to a discussion of CEF’s creative staff locally and around the world.

Fred Pry then explains the joy of serving the Lord and why he loves his job. We further discussed his background in publishing that brought him to CEF.

Outro and closing mention of our podcast sponsor the Wicks Family Grace foundation.

CEF’s website- https://www.cefonline.com/

How Katy came to name the school she founded and is the headmaster back in 2017.
Katy started out as a teacher in California, sold investments, and then decided she did not want to be a public education teacher
Moved to St. Louis and learned about homeschooling and started teaching her own children.

Her “ah-ha” moment that convinced her start her own classical education school.
How she reached out to God to find a way to start her own school-God directed her to the Internet and Hillsdale College.
It took her three years to raise the money and open the school. She explained the process. Her husband and her funded the school initially, and paid
herself finally after the third year.
How she partnered with Hillsdale College to develop her school and curriculum…Hillsdale’s curriculum is in many, many schools now.

Then we discussed what is classical education?
Katy explains how our founders had a classical education and she explains it’s constitutionally-based, and all what it includes including Latin.

We discussed how much homework they have and how they started as a K-thru 7th grade, and now it’s through it is K-thru-12.
Her one regret about founding her own school. School has grown from 9-children to 102 from 2017 to 2024.

How COVID impacted the growth in her school.

Katy discusses her vision for her academy and that includes an online edition.

Then, we discussed her teaching of civics in her academy and reading via phonics.

Why her Academy also includes a music education.

Katy discusses how they are funded and if they are profitable.
She goes on to discuss the value of their education and what parents actually pay.

Lafayette also teaches capitalism, financial literacy, and how they integrate field trips into the curriculum.

Then we discussed parental involvement in classical education-Lafayette welcomes all parental involvement.

We discussed when is the best time to apply for enrollment?

Katy lays out and explains the whole curriculum, faculty, mission and discipline.

Finally, we discussed the decline of liberal arts education and how she thinks classical academies will cause a resurgence of liberal arts colleges.

Concluded with her contact information and how to apply, grants, financial aid & scholarships.

Hillsdale.edu is where you can find information about classical education schools throughout the United States.

Katy’s website is: www. lafayetteacademy.org – where you can find her bio and background information.
Bio of Katy & Letter of recognition as a top 20 classical academy is attached.

Why she became a homeschool mom… When her military chaplain husband got transferred to California, she gave up her therapy license in Maryland and decided then to homeschool mom.

Not anti-public school but favors homeschooling.

She is now a public speaker and author. She talks about how God opened doors for you, but no need to walk through them at one time.

Please put in an amazon link to her book: 101 Tips for Homeschooling.

Her workshop is bloom, uproot, and replant geared towards military families who are reassigned every two years. She teaches parents how to adjust to a new environment and maintain homeschooling., what laws apply in what states and in what country.

Wherever you homeschool state laws apply.

We then shifted to talking about how she helps homeschool students adjust to being away from home for the first time. Parents must realize that their children will leave one day & it’s important to prepare them to live away from home. Raising them to launch somewhere, but it doesn’t necessarily be college. It could be a career, military service, etc. So, it’s important to play to their passions and gear their education to support their passions.

We then discussed the importance of getting children in outside interests such as clubs and groups. (She recommends some groups a few minutes later) It helps them flesh out their academic resumes for college as well. They need to learn to make decisions independently.

She found in homeschool families, the older siblings help raise the younger siblings and help them learn to listen to and trust MOM.

Participation in outside groups helps children think independently, make decisions, some good & some bad, and how to learn from their independence. That’s where parents need to step back and not be involved.

Natalie then discusses how she would incorporate their various domestic and foreign locations into learning, or the national election in teaching civics and citizen responsibilities. She suggested taking your children with you when you go vote.

Then we discussed MHA, Military Homeschool Association, a nonprofit to assist military parents. They’ll learn their rights as military homeschool parents. (This would be a good group to add to our Education Resource Page).

She then plugged her podcast, consulting, public speaking, and her website www.natalie-mack.com.

Natalie then discusses how God is using her and how she listens for His direction.

We close talking about her consultation business. First consultation is free.

She can help homeschool student athletes learn what they need to know to meet NCAA requirements for athletic scholarships.

Finally, how to pace oneself for all that God gave her to do.

In this episode of Raise Them Up, Fred Zielonko is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Sikkenga, executive director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of political science at Ashland University, to discuss the growing crisis in civics education and why it matters for the future of the nation.

Drawing from decades of teaching and research, Dr. Sikkenga explains how American history and civics have been sidelined in modern education, leaving many students without a clear understanding of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, or the structure of government. He shares why this lack of knowledge weakens civic engagement — and how education rooted in primary documents and serious inquiry can restore informed patriotism.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why civics and history instruction has sharply declined
• The dangers of civic ignorance in a self-governing republic
• How primary documents bring American history to life
• The difference between education and indoctrination
• Why informed patriotism requires truth, courage, and understanding
• How parents, teachers, and institutions can help reverse the trend

This conversation offers both a warning and a hopeful path forward for families who want to raise children prepared to think critically, participate wisely, and steward the freedoms they’ve inherited.

Resources Mentioned

Book: A Republic, If You Can Teach It
by Jeffrey Sikkenga & David Davenport
https://www.amazon.com/Republic-If-You-Can-Teach/dp/1641773122/

Ashbrook Center
https://ashbrook.org/

Teaching American History
https://teachingamericanhistory.org/

Ashbrook Center Podcast: The American Idea
https://ashbrook.org/podcast/

In this episode of Raise Them Up, Fred Zielonko welcomes Dr. Peter Gray, research professor and evolutionary psychologist, to discuss why play is not a luxury for children — it’s a necessity. Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Gray explains how the decline of unstructured play has contributed to rising anxiety, depression, and stress among children and teens.

The conversation explores how childhood has changed, why modern education often prioritizes structure over development, and how play teaches resilience, self-regulation, and responsibility in ways no classroom can replicate. Dr. Gray also shares insights from his work with alternative education models and his advocacy through the Let Grow organization.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why self-directed play is critical for healthy child development
• How freedom and exploration build confidence and resilience
• The connection between reduced play and rising childhood anxiety
• Why structured activities can’t replace true play
• How schools and families can restore opportunities for independence
• Practical steps parents can take to encourage healthy freedom

This episode offers parents a hopeful and research-backed perspective on raising children who are emotionally strong, capable, and prepared for life.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book: Free to Learn — Dr. Peter Gray
https://www.petergray.org/free-to-learn/

Let Grow (nonprofit encouraging childhood independence)
https://letgrow.org/

Substack: Play Makes Us Human
https://playmakesushuman.substack.com/

Peter Gray – Articles & Research
https://www.petergray.org/

11- years ago he started Family Renewal along with his wife. And, he speaks at 30- to-50 events per year.

How he followed in his mother’s business & how he and his sister proofread his mother’s magazine.

How difficult it was initially to reach teenagers. Dr. George Barna’s research said that a child’s worldview is locked in by age 12. So, that is why it is important for parents to reach children or disciple them as early as possible.

Parents thought the church would disciple their children and so they underestimate the cultural influences upon their kids.

Parents on average only spend about 90 minutes per day with their children, so much of that time are not discipling. Parents need to be more intentional.

Israel Wayne believes 150% that children need to see their parents worship, and we should not be segregating them when it comes to the church service.

George Barna, the Christian researcher, also agrees that only 12% of children get anything worthwhile by church youth groups. 88% do not benefit from church youth groups segregated from the church services.

A lot of kids grow up in church without attending any of the main services. Kids grow up without knowing the body or the community of the church they attend.

Israel & his wife always have kept their children with them throughout the service.

Too many churches have replaced relationships with programs. Proverbs 22:15, says children have foolishness in their hearts rather than the fear of the Lord. They need more time spent with older, wiser instructors & mentors who have the fear of the Lord in them.

Churches under utilize their seniors even though they are often the wisest.

We have too many ill-equipped young people teaching other young children

Conversation shifts to what is a “Biblical Marriage.” His mother was not a Christian, early on and he is the product of a broken family starting when he was 6-years old. During his young adult life, he was without a father figure.

His mother did not become a Christiaan until Israel was 12 years old.

How he was able to avoid the pitfalls of a broken home? Israel learned at an early age. He learned holding onto bitterness would make him bitter.

How he values gratitude and living in gratitude every day.

As a teen, he was very distrusting of mentors. The Word of God was his initial go-to and sustained him until he found adult mentors.

Grace & Truth in Christian parenting today. What that means and it’s often permissive parenting. It’s biblical for children to obey their parents. Too many parents obey their children instead of the other way around. Parents want to threat their children as equals. And, children are not equipped to make adult decisions.

Too many parents listen to pop psychology voices instead of Christian teachers & voices. Too many evangelical churches are too worldly. Parents need rules for children, but it’s okay to be conservative. But our “house” rules are not the same or on the same level as God’s commands. House rules do not equate to holiness.

Israel tells the story of his raising own kids. As he matured as a parent, he always wanted to get to the heart of his child’s bad behavior. Pride & self-love are often what’s in the heart in those failed moments. Parents need to learn how to point their children to Jesus in all things.

Conversation shifts to Christian Education….how his late mother would look at what has become of homeschooling today. Homeschooling is about restoring the family.

New homeschooling parents are not religious, but they see the value of keeping their children close to home. He discusses the reasons parents are pulling their children out of public schools and now Christian private schools.

What should the goals of Christian parents be when homeschooling their children.

All the things that are out there for parents, but the lack of clarity of definition of what comprises a homeschool can be problematic.

But, more state & educational regulations are not the answer because in public schools the standards and results are lower.

We talked about public school teacher/turned homeschool advocate John Taylor Gatto and how his mother was instrumental in getting him published.

Wayne talks about books he’s written that are aimed directly at homeschool parents.

Website: familyrenewal.org. Ordering from his website, he’ll sign the books you purchase directly from him.

Last comment about his homeschool pioneering mother.

How to book him as a speaker. Separate website: Israelwayne.com

His Chrisitan apologetics website is Christianworldview.net.

In this episode of Raise Them Up, Fred Zielonko is joined by longtime Christian educator and broadcaster Steve Noble, founder of Noble U, to discuss why Christian parents must actively invest in teaching civics, history, and ethics through the lens of Scripture.

Steve shares his personal journey from Christian radio into full-time education, explaining how God led him to focus on discipling high school students at a critical stage of their formation. Drawing from over a decade of teaching experience, he explains why traditional textbooks alone are not enough — and why real-time engagement with current events is essential for building discernment.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why most students lack a foundational understanding of civics and government
• The importance of teaching history with honesty, humility, and biblical clarity
• How current events help students see that God’s Word is not abstract — it works
• Why discernment must be taught, not assumed
• The unique challenges today’s students face in a digital, post-Christian culture
• How Christian parents and educators can faithfully pour wisdom into the next generation

This conversation offers both encouragement and conviction for parents, homeschoolers, and educators who feel called to help raise children who can think clearly, stand firmly, and live faithfully in an increasingly complex world.

Resources Mentioned

Noble U (Steve Noble’s teaching ministry)
https://nobleschool.com/

Text “TRUTH” to 66866
(Information and enrollment for Noble U classes)

Bob Jones University Press (BJU Press)
https://www.bjupress.com/

Journal of School Choice
https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjsc20/current

Dr. Watson shares insights from nearly a decade of research and introduces the Johns Hopkins Homeschool Hub, a groundbreaking resource that brings together homeschooling policies, regulations, and participation data from across the United States — all in one place.

Together, Fred and Dr. Watson explore:

• How the pandemic reshaped education and accelerated interest in homeschooling
• Why homeschooling looks radically different from state to state
• The growth of learning pods, micro-schools, and hybrid models
• Why younger students are driving much of today’s homeschool growth
• How homeschooling is expanding within Black, Latino, and diverse communities
• The challenges policymakers and researchers face due to inconsistent data and terminology
• What the future may hold as families move more fluidly between public, private, and home education

This episode offers encouragement for parents, clarity for those considering homeschooling, and valuable perspective for anyone concerned about the future of education. Whether you’re a longtime homeschooler, newly curious, or simply want to understand the trends shaping our schools, this conversation provides both insight and hope.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Johns Hopkins Homeschool Hub
https://education.jhu.edu/homeschool-hub/

Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy
https://education.jhu.edu/edpolicy/

Journal of School Choice
https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjsc20/current

Raise Them UP! is a production of The Family Vision, a non-profit ministry committed to helping Christian parents prepare the next generation to make an impact for Christ.

If you’ve been homeschooling for a while and things just aren’t going the way you hoped, what do you do? Is homeschooling just not working for you? Or is there something you can do to make homeschooling more effective?

Our guest, Amanda Schenkenberger, was homeschooled by her parents, and is now a homeschooling mom with several years of experience. She comes alongside struggling homeschool moms through her personalized homeschool coaching services. She works with parents one-on-one to develop customized plans to achieve academic success for children, while making sure moms have what they need as a parent and educator. She’ll help you LOVE homeschooling again!

Amanda helps moms work through a wide range of challenges including:

-homeschooling special needs kids
-working with resistant kids
-building confidence in homeschooling
-meeting state requirements for homeschooling laws
-determining your family’s goals for homeschooling
-identifying your child’s learning styles and your teaching styles

Working with Amanda is easy! Visit her website to get started:

https://homeschoolfamilylegacy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcoachingmama/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandy.schenkenberger/

Raise Them UP! is a production of The Family Vision, a non-profit ministry committed to helping Christian parents prepare the next generation to make an impact for Christ.