Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-homeschool-briefing The daily 5-minute briefing for homeschool parents. Curriculum news, legislative updates, and resources — through a biblical worldview. From Republic Publishing. Proudly sponsored by Bible Copilot — the free app that makes daily Bible study a family habit. Download on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bible-copilot-ai-bible-study/id6758913373 © 2026 Republic Publishing 07cf526e-3d3b-5e05-8b54-d779a4babee0 yes en Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:47:30 -0700 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:48:08 -0700 episodic Republic Publishing The daily 5-minute briefing for homeschool parents. Curriculum news, legislative updates, and resources — through a biblical worldview. From Republic Publishing. Proudly sponsored by Bible Copilot — the free app that makes daily Bible study a family habit. Download on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bible-copilot-ai-bible-study/id6758913373 The daily 5-minute briefing for homeschool parents. Republic Publishing No No ESA Guardrails, Connecticut's Warning, and a Charlotte Mason Summer full dca0c786-5c3c-41dc-ae75-e424a4a8a6f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1847c6ee Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:47:30 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 229 The ESA guardrails debate and Connecticut's regression, plus a Charlotte Mason summer nature-study win you can do today. The ESA guardrails debate and Connecticut's regression, plus a Charlotte Mason summer nature-study win you can do today. No Tennessee's ESA Deadline and Homeschooling's Record Growth full ff491571-ccd3-468e-b741-b1403eb4b269 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fc12cd4 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:36:51 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 240 Tennessee's ESA window closes Friday, EdChoice reports homeschooling has doubled to 6 percent, plus a narration and copywork win for today. Tennessee's ESA window closes Friday, EdChoice reports homeschooling has doubled to 6 percent, plus a narration and copywork win for today. No A New Mexico Freedom Win and What Parents Really Want full 5b87acee-58c5-4288-a5bb-3d2f5db23399 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0e6f025 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:47:40 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 226 HSLDA clears illegal homeschool hoops in New Mexico, plus new EdChoice data on why parents switch schools and what really prepares kids for life. HSLDA clears illegal homeschool hoops in New Mexico, plus new EdChoice data on why parents switch schools and what really prepares kids for life. No Hope Scholarship Deadline Nears and Tennessee Reopens ESA Applications full dfdd7ee4-1519-4a42-b90b-7138c23a38d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a178c54d Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:45:28 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 237 West Virginia's Hope Scholarship full-award deadline hits June 15, and Tennessee reopens ESA applications through June 12 after dropping state testing requirements. West Virginia's Hope Scholarship full-award deadline hits June 15, and Tennessee reopens ESA applications through June 12 after dropping state testing requirements. No Connecticut Regulates Homeschooling as Families Lean Into Restful Summer Learning full 216801a0-2840-48a4-94ba-6ee844773991 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33db476e Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:18:40 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 235 Connecticut signs its first homeschool regulation into law and HSLDA weighs legal action, plus a restful Charlotte Mason nature-study plan you can start today. Connecticut signs its first homeschool regulation into law and HSLDA weighs legal action, plus a restful Charlotte Mason nature-study plan you can start today. No Connecticut Rolls Back Homeschool Freedom, and the Power of Narration full 22c37960-f918-4119-b524-6aad185c0405 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53619787 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:17:26 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 194 Connecticut signs HB 5468 rolling back homeschool freedom as HSLDA vows legal action, plus a Charlotte Mason narration tip you can use today. Connecticut signs HB 5468 rolling back homeschool freedom as HSLDA vows legal action, plus a Charlotte Mason narration tip you can use today. No Connecticut Restricts Homeschooling While Other States Expand Freedom full 88f918db-3416-406a-9d1c-582750b06aed https://share.transistor.fm/s/47d4aa3c Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:15:07 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 242 Connecticut becomes the first state to require background checks to homeschool as HSLDA vows legal action, while Texas, Iowa, and New Hampshire expand family freedom. Connecticut becomes the first state to require background checks to homeschool as HSLDA vows legal action, while Texas, Iowa, and New Hampshire expand family freedom. No Connecticut Tightens Homeschool Rules, and Beating the Summer Slide full 28aa787d-f16e-4f24-ab73-63aa9f8aa5e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d7dd831 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:32:27 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 241 Connecticut's sweeping new homeschool law, why parents still hold the authority, and a simple read-aloud plan to beat the summer slide. Connecticut's sweeping new homeschool law, why parents still hold the authority, and a simple read-aloud plan to beat the summer slide. No Connecticut's New Homeschool Law and the Quiet Power of Narration full 68942d36-f9da-4674-8556-ebd3160307ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/119872cb Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:52:41 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 232 Connecticut's new homeschool law heads toward a court fight as HSLDA pledges legal action, plus a two-minute Charlotte Mason narration habit you can try at today's read-aloud. Connecticut's new homeschool law heads toward a court fight as HSLDA pledges legal action, plus a two-minute Charlotte Mason narration habit you can try at today's read-aloud. No Connecticut Ends a 276-Year Homeschool Tradition full 844f9f20-f15b-4d0c-9a0d-74bcaab15e25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97460eb5 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:19:36 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 217 Connecticut signs its first homeschool regulation into law: what HB 5468 requires, the biblical case for parent-led education, and a simple family record-keeping habit. Connecticut signs its first homeschool regulation into law: what HB 5468 requires, the biblical case for parent-led education, and a simple family record-keeping habit. No Connecticut's New Homeschool Law and Texas ESA Round Two full 96ed3dbd-c25f-4349-bd6b-f778a4b49f96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a16cef9 Fri, 29 May 2026 03:14:39 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 228 Connecticut imposes background checks on homeschool families, Texas notifies 53,000 more ESA recipients, and a Charlotte Mason warning about overbuying curriculum. Connecticut imposes background checks on homeschool families, Texas notifies 53,000 more ESA recipients, and a Charlotte Mason warning about overbuying curriculum. No Connecticut Homeschool Bill, RAND Survey, and Mixing Resources full 50052460-d01c-49b3-be1d-0291a920cabf https://share.transistor.fm/s/596fc9ea Thu, 28 May 2026 03:19:41 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 238 Connecticut's HB 5468 lands on Governor Lamont's desk, and new RAND data shows 88 percent of homeschoolers blend resources. Plus your Homeschool Win. Connecticut's HB 5468 lands on Governor Lamont's desk, and new RAND data shows 88 percent of homeschoolers blend resources. Plus your Homeschool Win. No Colorado Holds Homeschool Funding, Plus a Ten Minute Narration Win full 339fefcd-fd36-4ca9-8759-42aeb35277d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f783bb9 Wed, 27 May 2026 05:25:41 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 216 Colorado keeps its homeschool enrichment funding rate but adds new guardrails, plus a simple narration method you can use at your kitchen table today. Colorado keeps its homeschool enrichment funding rate but adds new guardrails, plus a simple narration method you can use at your kitchen table today. No Connecticut Cracks Down, Iowa Opens Up full 4fdeac37-bcdd-47c8-97ee-3f89dcc8813f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1680106 Fri, 15 May 2026 03:18:29 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 223 Connecticut's first homeschool regulation heads to Gov. Lamont's desk. Iowa removes the cap on co-op size. Plus a 10-minute Charlotte Mason win. Connecticut's first homeschool regulation heads to Gov. Lamont's desk. Iowa removes the cap on co-op size. Plus a 10-minute Charlotte Mason win. No Iowa Expands Homeschool Freedom; The Quiet Power of Narration full d074d2c9-7733-4b93-a384-0148588a9206 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43c6b7af Thu, 14 May 2026 03:11:12 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 245 Iowa's new homeschool law removes co-op caps and grants diploma parity. Plus, Charlotte Mason narration in five minutes a day. Iowa's new homeschool law removes co-op caps and grants diploma parity. Plus, Charlotte Mason narration in five minutes a day. No Colorado Tightens Homeschool Enrichment, and 250 Years of Freedom full e55dd243-7f8c-4280-be4b-be1c387a712a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2aa2295f Wed, 13 May 2026 03:15:47 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 217 Colorado moves to limit publicly funded homeschool enrichment; HSLDA marks 250 years of homeschool freedom; plus your Homeschool Win. Colorado moves to limit publicly funded homeschool enrichment; HSLDA marks 250 years of homeschool freedom; plus your Homeschool Win. No Two New England States, Opposite Moves on Homeschool Oversight full 1bad9e54-b761-4ca7-b7ad-65e791484f80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd0ab9f6 Tue, 12 May 2026 03:13:27 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 207 Connecticut may rewrite homeschool law as New Hampshire moves to remove oversight. Plus a 10-minute Charlotte Mason narration practice you can use tomorrow. Connecticut may rewrite homeschool law as New Hampshire moves to remove oversight. Plus a 10-minute Charlotte Mason narration practice you can use tomorrow. No Connecticut Homeschool Bill Awaits Lamont; Tennessee ESA Deadline Nears full fa74698b-e1fd-46bf-a10f-feab5cc2b60d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8800e52a Mon, 11 May 2026 03:09:44 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 244 Connecticut HB 5468 sits on Gov. Lamont's desk, Tennessee ESA applications close May 26, plus a Charlotte Mason narration win you can run in ten minutes today. Connecticut HB 5468 sits on Gov. Lamont's desk, Tennessee ESA applications close May 26, plus a Charlotte Mason narration win you can run in ten minutes today. No Connecticut Homeschool Bill Heads to Lamont; Read-Aloud Wins full 53da30dd-5c0d-498a-ab19-f5a1ab071b04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98d87550 Fri, 08 May 2026 03:13:01 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 237 Connecticut HB 5468 is on the governor's desk and would impose first-time homeschool oversight, plus new research on the cognitive power of reading aloud just fourteen times. Connecticut HB 5468 is on the governor's desk and would impose first-time homeschool oversight, plus new research on the cognitive power of reading aloud just fourteen times. No Connecticut Tightens Homeschool Rules, and Why Pandemic Families Stayed full cb85caad-c109-42db-8a86-fdc5510ed470 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc790045 Thu, 07 May 2026 03:11:52 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 221 Connecticut passes the nation's strictest new homeschool registration bill. Plus new research on why pandemic-era homeschoolers chose to stay after schools reopened. Connecticut passes the nation's strictest new homeschool registration bill. Plus new research on why pandemic-era homeschoolers chose to stay after schools reopened. No Connecticut Sends Homeschool Bill to Governor Lamont full 7f252883-d228-47d7-a18a-2c3ee42c4df4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/166350a7 Wed, 06 May 2026 03:22:57 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 220 Connecticut's HB 5468 heads to Governor Lamont with sweeping new homeschool oversight, plus a survival plan for the May homeschool stretch. Connecticut's HB 5468 heads to Governor Lamont with sweeping new homeschool oversight, plus a survival plan for the May homeschool stretch. No Connecticut's First Homeschool Law and the Hybrid Mainstream full 20842d12-9209-4eb6-8b4d-c656a60c2b37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/801c361a Tue, 05 May 2026 03:26:41 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 224 Connecticut Senate sends the state's first homeschool oversight bill to Governor Lamont. Plus new Johns Hopkins data shows 88% of homeschool families lean on outside resources. Connecticut Senate sends the state's first homeschool oversight bill to Governor Lamont. Plus new Johns Hopkins data shows 88% of homeschool families lean on outside resources. No Connecticut Surveillance Bill and the Power of a Nature Walk full 04346aea-7c12-4d31-8f55-5719ed4895b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12150b20 Mon, 04 May 2026 03:11:54 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 219 Connecticut HB 5468 heads to a Senate vote before the May 6 adjournment, plus a 10-minute Charlotte Mason nature habit that makes May your best homeschool month. Connecticut HB 5468 heads to a Senate vote before the May 6 adjournment, plus a 10-minute Charlotte Mason nature habit that makes May your best homeschool month. No Connecticut's Senate Showdown and the Race to Finish Strong full 29ecb456-db0f-44c5-aa4f-d95b5f40bfa2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7916a262 Fri, 01 May 2026 03:12:55 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 233 Connecticut's homeschool oversight bill heads for a Senate vote, plus a practical plan to finish the school year without burning out. Connecticut's homeschool oversight bill heads for a Senate vote, plus a practical plan to finish the school year without burning out. No Connecticut's Homeschool Bill Heads to the Senate; What Most Homeschoolers Actually Use full 8b82548c-4bc6-4586-bb93-fc29f3a14537 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bd7447d Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:09:28 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 249 Connecticut's HB 5468 hits the Senate with a May 6 deadline, new Hopkins/RAND data shows 88 percent of homeschool families blend resources, and a 1-minute narration win. Connecticut's HB 5468 hits the Senate with a May 6 deadline, new Hopkins/RAND data shows 88 percent of homeschool families blend resources, and a 1-minute narration win. No Connecticut Homeschool Oversight Heads to Senate, Plus Charlotte Mason Narration full 57235eec-9d33-4ecb-b2d2-04d0123396d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ade7869c Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:14:44 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 244 Connecticut's homeschool oversight bill heads to the state Senate this week, plus a Charlotte Mason narration tool you can use at the kitchen table today. Connecticut's homeschool oversight bill heads to the state Senate this week, plus a Charlotte Mason narration tool you can use at the kitchen table today. No Two Statehouses, Two Directions, and a Texas Inbox full 6ea3c30d-f3ce-409e-8b99-971257fc0751 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f9a6630 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:11:44 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 240 Connecticut moves toward homeschool oversight while New Hampshire moves to deregulate. Plus, Texas Education Freedom Account award letters are landing in parents' inboxes this week. Connecticut moves toward homeschool oversight while New Hampshire moves to deregulate. Plus, Texas Education Freedom Account award letters are landing in parents' inboxes this week. No Connecticut Homeschool Bill Heads to Senate; Texas Sends First Awards full 0d56268c-10fd-4564-abaf-93d4a59ff2ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/90d1bb2d Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:14:46 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 233 Connecticut HB 5468 moves to the Senate, Texas sends the first 42K Education Freedom Account awards, and one small step for the parent feeling done in late April. Connecticut HB 5468 moves to the Senate, Texas sends the first 42K Education Freedom Account awards, and one small step for the parent feeling done in late April. No Two States, Two Directions on Homeschool Law, Plus a 10-Minute Sunday Prep full 4b6c8ef2-f75e-4225-81fd-53053c6d535f https://share.transistor.fm/s/87ca1ea1 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:34:22 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 214 Connecticut and New Hampshire move opposite ways on homeschool oversight; a 10-minute Sunday-evening prep that keeps Monday calm; plus today's homeschool win. Connecticut and New Hampshire move opposite ways on homeschool oversight; a 10-minute Sunday-evening prep that keeps Monday calm; plus today's homeschool win. No Connecticut Homeschool Bill Heads to Senate, Plus a 5-Minute Narration Tip full 5080bd0d-8b50-4760-af58-c06cb6885367 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2d7c249 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:14:03 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 228 Connecticut House passes HB 5468 oversight bill 96 to 53; a Charlotte Mason narration tip you can use in five minutes; plus today’s homeschool win. Connecticut House passes HB 5468 oversight bill 96 to 53; a Charlotte Mason narration tip you can use in five minutes; plus today’s homeschool win. No Texas ESA Checks Begin and an Earth Day Nature Study Plan full 5b182e8f-2253-49d0-9898-b80b5b8ba015 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21891fcf Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:17:28 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 207 Texas TEFA award notifications begin for Tier 1 families, plus a simple Charlotte Mason style Earth Day nature study rooted in Psalm 19. Texas TEFA award notifications begin for Tier 1 families, plus a simple Charlotte Mason style Earth Day nature study rooted in Psalm 19. No Connecticut's Homeschool Fight and a Charlotte Mason Tool That Works full 88bdd8b2-bbd9-4c6c-9d75-aeb7aeaf13c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fb2142a Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:14:01 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 256 Connecticut's HB 5468 heads to a House floor debate Thursday, and Charlotte Mason's narration method gives you a simple way to lock in learning at your kitchen table today. Connecticut's HB 5468 heads to a House floor debate Thursday, and Charlotte Mason's narration method gives you a simple way to lock in learning at your kitchen table today. No The Homeschool Briefing — Monday, April 20, 2026 full 09bf4519-fd64-49df-8f09-2f58fd962c14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c3e118d Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:05:58 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 222 Connecticut lawmakers advance a bill that could require child-services approval before parents can homeschool, while New Hampshire rolls back reporting rules and Arkansas EFA applications surge 23 percent. Plus a Charlotte Mason tip on narration you can use today. Connecticut lawmakers advance a bill that could require child-services approval before parents can homeschool, while New Hampshire rolls back reporting rules and Arkansas EFA applications surge 23 percent. Plus a Charlotte Mason tip on narration you can u No The Homeschool Briefing — April 17, 2026 full f3fc1838-b8a5-4c7b-a2b5-5a648811702e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3412cb4b Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:04:44 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 221 Connecticut advances a bill requiring state approval to homeschool, and HSLDA sounds the alarm. Plus a Charlotte Mason spring nature study plan you can run this week. Connecticut advances a bill requiring state approval to homeschool, and HSLDA sounds the alarm. Plus a Charlotte Mason spring nature study plan you can run this week. No The Homeschool Briefing — April 16, 2026 full 583e63f4-98c1-44c3-87ef-418726c86187 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6544a792 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:05:30 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 252 Texas ESA funding crunch: 270k applied, ~90k slots — what it means for homeschool families weighing state money vs. state strings. Plus a spring Charlotte Mason nature-study tip you can start today. Texas ESA funding crunch: 270k applied, ~90k slots — what it means for homeschool families weighing state money vs. state strings. Plus a spring Charlotte Mason nature-study tip you can start today. No The Homeschool Briefing — April 15, 2026 full d07e0df3-cf51-4607-b0c1-a6d0f1415dc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19c49706 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:05:49 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 266 Tennessee ESA applications open today and Texas ESA awards begin rolling out this month. Plus a Charlotte Mason tip that will change your homeschool mornings: keep lessons short. Tennessee ESA applications open today and Texas ESA awards begin rolling out this month. Plus a Charlotte Mason tip that will change your homeschool mornings: keep lessons short. No The Homeschool Briefing — April 14, 2026 full 5b4baba8-ba5b-4853-844b-987af02c5451 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b065303 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:48:19 -0700 Republic Publishing Republic Publishing 293 Floridas ESA program update, the Charlotte Mason narration method, and why spring field trips count as school. Floridas ESA program update, the Charlotte Mason narration method, and why spring field trips count as school. No