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The Most Effective Way to Change Homeschool Policy

June 09, 2026 / 00:36

This episode discusses the importance of home school alumni testifying in state capitals, featuring insights from a guest who emphasizes the impact of personal presence on legislators.

The guest shares experiences from recent legislative sessions in Nebraska and Connecticut, highlighting how the involvement of home school alumni helped move bills forward.

They encourage listeners to participate in written testimony and virtual testimonies, but stress that in-person advocacy is the most effective.

The conversation underscores the significance of grassroots efforts in influencing education policy.

TLDR

Home school alumni's in-person advocacy significantly impacts legislation in Nebraska and Connecticut.

Episode

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If you're willing to be a part of the either, you know, submitted written testimony. There's also opportunities to
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a lot of times testify virtually. And kind of the best thing and the most effective thing you can do is
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come out to a state capital with me. I love I love bringing home school alumni up to state capitals with me.
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It's a huge lift, but I can't tell you how impactful it is for legislators to
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see us and to hear us and to talk to us in person. And the bills that we moved across the floor this time, both in
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Nebraska and in Connecticut, I have to be honest, it's because home school alumni were there in in person
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with me.

Episode Highlights

  • The Power of In-Person Testimony
    Witnessing home school alumni testify in person can significantly influence legislation.
    “It's a huge lift, but I can't tell you how impactful it is.”
    @ 00m 17s
    June 09, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • It's a huge lift, but I can't tell you how impactful it is.
    The Most Effective Way to Change Homeschool Policy

Key Moments

  • Home School Alumni00:13
  • In-Person Impact00:17
  • Legislative Advocacy00:19