web02.fireside.fm Sat, 23 May 2026 22:21:38 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Raise Them UP! - Episodes Tagged with “Home Education” https://raisethemup.fireside.fm/tags/home%20education Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 "Raise Them Up" is a podcast dedicated to encouraging parents to follow Proverbs 22:6 --"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." en-us episodic Helping families navigate today's culture, news, politics + education. Family Vision Media "Raise Them Up" is a podcast dedicated to encouraging parents to follow Proverbs 22:6 --"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." no Family Vision Media hello@familyvisionmedia.org 2: Homeschooling After the Pandemic: What the Data Really Shows | Dr. Angela Watson https://raisethemup.fireside.fm/2 b03f22bb-edde-48d1-bd1c-ae358b35a572 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Family Vision Media full Family Vision Media More families are rethinking education with faith, intention, and hope for the future. 33:16 no <p>Homeschooling is no longer a fringe movement — it’s a growing, dynamic part of the American education landscape. In this episode of Raise Them Up, host Fred Zielonko welcomes Dr. Angela Watson, Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Professor of Education at Johns Hopkins University, to unpack what’s really happening behind the surge in homeschooling.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Together, Fred and Dr. Watson explore:</p> <ul> <li>How the pandemic reshaped education and accelerated interest in homeschooling</li> <li>Why homeschooling looks radically different from state to state</li> <li>The growth of learning pods, micro-schools, and hybrid models</li> <li>Why younger students are driving much of today’s homeschool growth</li> <li>How homeschooling is expanding within Black, Latino, and diverse communities</li> <li>The challenges policymakers and researchers face due to inconsistent data and terminology</li> <li>What the future may hold as families move more fluidly between public, private, and home education</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Resources mentioned in this episode:</p> <p>Johns Hopkins Homeschool Hub<br> <a href="https://education.jhu.edu/homeschool-hub/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://education.jhu.edu/homeschool-hub/</a></p> <p>Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy<br> <a href="https://education.jhu.edu/edpolicy/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://education.jhu.edu/edpolicy/</a></p> <p>Journal of School Choice<br> <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjsc20/current" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjsc20/current</a></p> <p>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. </p> homeschool, home education Homeschooling is no longer a fringe movement — it’s a growing, dynamic part of the American education landscape. In this episode of Raise Them Up, host Fred Zielonko welcomes Dr. Angela Watson, Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Professor of Education at Johns Hopkins University, to unpack what’s really happening behind the surge in homeschooling.

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.

]]> Homeschooling is no longer a fringe movement — it’s a growing, dynamic part of the American education landscape. In this episode of Raise Them Up, host Fred Zielonko welcomes Dr. Angela Watson, Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Professor of Education at Johns Hopkins University, to unpack what’s really happening behind the surge in homeschooling.

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.

]]> 1: What Do You Do When Homeschooling Is Hard? | Amanda Schenkenberger https://raisethemup.fireside.fm/1 14a35677-3f79-40ea-9ad4-e58a3b4245e8 Wed, 15 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Family Vision Media full Family Vision Media Conquer the chaos and create the rich, fulfilling homeschool experience you long to provide for your children. 35:25 no <p>Homeschooling is a blessing, but it can also be chaotic and incredibly challenging. Things don’t always go the way you plan. Emotions can run high and there’s a lot to navigate: Learning styles, teaching styles, curriculum, extra-curriculars, scheduling, legal requirements, co-ops... and so much more! It’s enough to leave any homeschooling parent feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. </p> <p>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? </p> <p>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! </p> <p>Amanda helps moms work through a wide range of challenges including: </p> <p>-homeschooling special needs kids <br> -working with resistant kids <br> -building confidence in homeschooling <br> -meeting state requirements for homeschooling laws <br> -determining your family’s goals for homeschooling <br> -identifying your child’s learning styles and your teaching styles </p> <p>Working with Amanda is easy! Visit her website to get started: </p> <p><a href="https://homeschoolfamilylegacy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://homeschoolfamilylegacy.com/</a> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcoachingmama/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcoachingmama/</a> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mandy.schenkenberger/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/mandy.schenkenberger/</a> </p> <p>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. </p> homeschooling effectively, homeschool coach, christian homeschooling Homeschooling is a blessing, but it can also be chaotic and incredibly challenging. Things don’t always go the way you plan. Emotions can run high and there’s a lot to navigate: Learning styles, teaching styles, curriculum, extra-curriculars, scheduling, legal requirements, co-ops... and so much more! It’s enough to leave any homeschooling parent feeling overwhelmed and discouraged.

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.

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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.

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