Organizations
Formed in 2000 by Eric and Joyce Burges, this group has been around since 2000. They have a partnership with Google and they’re able to provide the G Suite for education platform to their homeschool members. Membership, which, among other things, gives you discounts to partner homeschooling organizations, curriculum resources, and a full booklist for every age level, is $40 for one year.
African-American Homeschool Moms
Andrea Thorpe, who started the African-American Homeschool Moms website, began homeschooling 10 years ago and now has built up a network of 2200 members on Facebook. You’ll find a lot of traditional and non-traditional resources on her site, as well as articles about homeschooling. No membership required.
The publisher, an African-American mom, has faith-based articles, tips, and advice for Christian moms. She has eight contributing writers.
Home School Legal Defense Association
A “nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms.” This site is enormously helpful, with information by state on what you need to know before you start homeschooling, as well as support groups. If you’re just starting to homeschool, they will walk you through the process.
For homeschoolers who want a more flexible environment, incorporating curriculum from a variety of resources, this site enables you to buy all sorts of resources at a deep discount and it’s free to join.
Learning Resources
BLOGGERS
Seeking ” a more diverse portrayal of American history? Belinda Bullard, who has been homeschooling for more than 10 years, has a curriculum called A Blessed Heritage and blog called Blessed Heritage Chronicles.
Camile says her blog is “is not only about the academic lessons of home education, but also about the everyday experiences, good and bad, of living the homeschooling lifestyle.”
LaTonya, who lives in the Nashville area with her two daughters and husband, says her blog is “a place where you can get practical tips for making the most out the life that you have been gifted whether you are solely homeschooling, not homeschooling, working from home, or outside the home.”
Erica, an army wife, has more than 8,000 subscribers to her Homeschooling YouTube channel!
Jennifer has five kids and her blog has tons of crafts, activities, printables, curriculum ideas, and more.
Lisa is there for you if you’re feeling alone in your homeschool journey. She has lots of resources on her blog and interesting posts.
The resources listed on this page are solely for information purposes only. The Urban Faith staff and UMI are not endorsing them, but merely providing useful websites, curriculum, and homeschooling thought leaders for those who may be interested.