Kim Andrysczyk, Author at The SC Homeschooling Connection Encouraging, Equipping and Empowering Homeschoolers in SC and Beyond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:52:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cropped-google--32x32.png Kim Andrysczyk, Author at The SC Homeschooling Connection 32 32 Apply for ESTF Scholarship: Participant https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/estf-scholarship-participant/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/estf-scholarship-participant/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:25:52 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=6902 So you want to apply to be an ESTF Scholarship Participant? Here’s some frequently asked questions about participating in the Education Scholarship Trust Fund. ESTF Scholarship Participant FAQs This post is informational for homeschool families who are interested in finding out more about the possibilities to get financial assistance in covering your educational costs. The […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/virtual-schools-south-carolina/feed/ 9 Option 3: Our Unsung Heroes https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/unsung-heroes/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:17:03 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=6868 I often introduce myself as the self-appointed busybody of homeschooling in SC. I’m a collector of resources and information about education and parenting. This blog is a resource hub. But it started when our homeschool rights came under attack and Option 3, Our Unsung Heroes emerged victorious. Let’s trace the pattern of collective outrage that […]

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]]> Will ESTFs Impose New Oversight Regulations? https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/will-estfs-impose-new-oversight-regulations/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:23:57 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=6847 The Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTFs) offers financial assistance for educational spending. This new opportunity comes with some mixed emotions amongst homeschool advocates, ranging from interest to curiosity to scepticism and even suspicion. You may be wondering “will ESTFs impose new oversight regulations” for homeschoolers? The program has gotten a bumpy start. The initial year […]

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]]> Clarifying Some Misunderstandings https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/clarifying-some-misunderstandings/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/clarifying-some-misunderstandings/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:38:43 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=6826 There has been some misunderstanding about the roundtable discussion I recently hosted through my blog, HomeschoolingSC.org. I want to clarify its purpose and address some assumptions being made about it. The workshop was not hosted by SC TOP Homeschool Association (SC TOP), nor was it tied to any legislative agenda. It was a blog-hosted conversation […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/clarifying-some-misunderstandings/feed/ 1 The SC Homeschool Expo 2025 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/homeschool-expo/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/homeschool-expo/#comments Tue, 20 May 2025 15:12:36 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=2412 Mark your calendars for this local event coming this June: The SC Homeschool Expo! Hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers and SC Homeschooling Connection, it’s a community service to all homeschoolers. Local information and opportunities that you might not find at the “big” conventions! Updated (5/24/2025) The SC Homeschool Expo & Consignment Sale If you’re considering homeschooling, […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/homeschool-expo/feed/ 3 SC State Fair Competitions https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-state-fair-competitions/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-state-fair-competitions/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:44:05 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4510 The SC State Fair Competitions have been some of my favorite homeschool activities. My kids loved the fun of competition, seeing their stuff on display…and the thrill of victory. I loved that it counts as schoolwork too. My first rationale for participating in the SC State Fair Competitions was so that my homeschool kids could […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-state-fair-competitions/feed/ 0 180 Day Reports Due https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/180-day-reports-due/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/180-day-reports-due/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:53 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=2649 In a previous post we talked about what the 180 days requirement means. Now, it’s that time of year again when your association says: “180 day reports due.” Yes, it’s true. No matter what association or accountability option you chose–you have an end of the year report to do. Please don’t say that your association […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/180-day-reports-due/feed/ 2 NCAA Tutorial Workshop https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/ncaa-tutorial-workshop/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/ncaa-tutorial-workshop/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 22:31:40 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=6666 NCAA for SC Homeschoolers Workshop Presented by: Pathway Educational Group #replay Do you have a high schooler considering College athletics? Then, they need to be academically eligible to play through the NCAA eligibility center–even if you’re not getting athletic scholarships. This tutorial workshop is presented by Durema Berry at Pathway Educational Group. NCAA eligibility can […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/ncaa-tutorial-workshop/feed/ 1 Pathway Educational Group https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/pathway-educational-group/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/pathway-educational-group/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 22:38:42 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=6662 Pathway Education Group is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. 5/21/2024 Pathway Educational Group “Our team will partner with you to find the […]

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