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 focused on something I care deeply about: how our homeschool community can support one another, acknowledge both strengths and weak spots, and build a culture of accountability that puts children at the center.
My mission at The SC Homeschooling Connection is to “provide resources that inspire excellence, promote respect, and improve communication among homeschoolers in SC.”
With that in mind, hosting a discussion with Coalition for Responsible Education (CRHE) where we talk about what we’re doing well in SC and blind spots where we can consider improvement is fully aligned with that mission.
I invited CRHE to share their perspective because they offer resources designed to support homeschooling families and create protective environments for children. Having honest conversations about what is going well and what could be improved is not an attack on homeschooling; it’s an act of care for our community.
Some comments have suggested that hosting this discussion was naïve or uninformed. I respect that people bring different experiences and concerns to the table. I want to be clear: for more than a decade I’ve worked to support homeschooling families in South Carolina, and I believe we grow stronger—not weaker—when we can openly talk about hard topics without resorting to fear or misinformation/disinformation.
The intent was straightforward: to hold space for real, healthy dialogue about how we can do better for children and for each other, aligned with our mission of inspiring excellence, promoting respect, and improving communication.
If you have questions or concerns, I’m always open to a respectful conversation. email [email protected]
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I’ve followed the Coalition for Responsible Home Education for a long time, and their work speaks to me on a deeply personal level. I grew up homeschooled as a missionary kid, and my sibling and I experienced severe abuse that was hidden behind the lack of oversight. Because of that, I care a great deal about conversations that center children’s safety and real educational opportunities.
Now that I am a homeschooling parent myself, I try to approach everything with transparency, honesty, and a commitment to doing better for my own kids than what I lived through. My past makes me very aware of how vulnerable children can be when there are no systems in place to keep them safe. That is why I appreciate CRHE’s efforts and why I support spaces where we can talk openly about both the strengths of homeschooling and the areas where we need to grow.
I also want to thank you for hosting this roundtable. Creating a space for real, thoughtful discussion is important. These conversations are not attacks on homeschooling. They are acts of care for children and for the families who want to homeschool well. I am grateful anytime someone in the homeschooling community is willing to hold space for honesty, nuance, and accountability. That kind of leadership matters.