Secular Homeschool Revolution

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Welcome to the "Secular Homeschool Revolution" podcast, where we go on an exciting journey into the world of homeschooling from a progressive and secular mom's perspective. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the homeschooling arena with over six years of hands-on experience and the delightful chaos of raising three wonderful kids.

  1. Presidents' Day, But Make It Decolonized

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    Presidents' Day, But Make It Decolonized

    Presidents’ Day gets packaged as “celebrate great leaders,” but the way it’s commonly taught is basically nation-branding: hero worship, sanitized harm, and “respect power don’t question it.” In this mini episode, we flip the script with a decolonized, equity lens asking who benefited, who was harmed, and who resisted. We also shout out the students walking out and organizing right now because that is civic education in real time. And yes, my kids are heading to a student-led “ICE Out” protest and I’m proud as hell. In This Episode Why Presidents’ Day is often propaganda (and how it shows up in “cute” school activities) Myth-making vs critical history: admire power vs analyze power How to do a quick Power Audit of any president (who benefited / who paid) Why student walkouts are democracy with teeth (and why the “they don’t even know” crowd is projecting) A simple way to teach civics that includes outcomes, not just names and dates.  Quote to Carry With You “Presidents’ Day isn’t neutral. It teaches kids to respect power not question it. We’re not doing that over here.” Call to Action If your kids are questioning, organizing, walking out, speaking up celebrate that. That’s the point. That’s the future acting like the future.   Support This Work If this blog or the Secular Homeschool Revolution podcast supports your family: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/secularhschoolrevolution

    11 Min.
  2. Are Grades Necessary?

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    Are Grades Necessary?

    Do homeschoolers need grades? Can you homeschool without grades and still prepare for college? In this episode of Secular Homeschool Revolution, we unpack whether grades are truly necessary or just part of a conditioning system built around ranking and compliance. We cover: How traditional grading systems shape behavior Why mastery-based learning works in homeschool settings What assessment without grades looks like How to create narrative transcripts for college admissions Whether colleges require homeschool GPAs The myth of “everyone gets a trophy.” If you’re questioning report cards, transcripts, or how to document rigor in a secular homeschool, this episode offers both a mindset shift and practical tools. Support the show: www.secularhomeschoolrevolution.com https://www.instagram.com/secular_homeschool_revolution/ buymeacoffee.com/secularhschoolrevolution   Stay revolutionary.

    39 Min.
  3. The Way We Teach Black History Is The Problem

    4. FEB.

    The Way We Teach Black History Is The Problem

    Black History Didn’t Start With Slavery: Teaching Black History the Right Way Most of us learned Black history out of order and that wasn’t an accident. In this episode of Secular Homeschool Revolution, host Ashley breaks down why the way Black history is taught in schools is incomplete, sanitized, and designed for comfort rather than truth. This conversation explores why Black History Month exists, who fought to have Black history taught in schools, and why schools resisted teaching it honestly. More importantly, this episode explains why the order of Black history matters and why starting with Africa instead of slavery fundamentally changes how kids understand history, systems, resistance, and the world they live in today. This episode is especially for: secular homeschool families progressive parents educators questioning traditional curriculum families looking for better ways to teach Black History Month In this episode, we cover: When Black History Month started and who created it Why schools chose to teach Black history out of order How starting Black history with slavery distorts the entire narrative Why beginning with African civilizations matters How to teach Black history without centering trauma Age-appropriate ways to teach Black history (elementary, middle, and high school) A week-by-week Black History Month breakdown for homeschool families Black history curriculum and resource recommendations Week-by-Week Black History Month Teaching Framework Week 1: Africa  Black history before enslavement Week 2: Enslavement as disruption and resistance Week 3: Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and systemic backlash Week 4: Black life, resistance, and culture today This episode challenges families to move beyond “theme month” teaching and toward truth-centered, systems-aware, liberation-focused education. Resources Mentioned Your African History – African history curriculum for families https://yourafricanhistory.com/ Kamali Academy – Afrikan-centered education and liberation learning https://www.kamaliacademy.com/ EVERFI – 306: Black History (Free Curriculum) https://everfi.com/courses/k-12/online-african-american-history-curriculum/ Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) https://asalh.org/ Support Secular Homeschool Revolution If this episode supported your homeschooling journey and you want to help keep this work accessible and independent: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/secularhschoolrevolution Your support helps fund future episodes, resources, and community-driven content.   Black History Month homeschool, secular homeschool Black history, teaching Black history, Black history curriculum homeschool, African history homeschool, progressive homeschooling, decolonizing education, anti-racist homeschooling, Black history resources, homeschooling February Black history

    43 Min.
  4. Allies

    28. JAN.

    Allies

    This episode of Secular Homeschool Revolution is a direct call-in for white and progressive allies during this moment of ICE expansion and state violence. Drawing from Malcolm X’s The Ballot or the Bullet, Ashley challenges performative allyship, the centering of white discomfort, and the harm of “kind” white people who value politeness over action. From the misuse of Say Her Name to selective outrage and silence when it matters most, this episode makes one thing clear: allyship without risk is not solidarity. This is not a comfort episode; it’s a demand for courage.

    11 Min.
  5. Representation is Resistance

    28. JAN.

    Representation is Resistance

    In this episode of Secular Homeschool Revolution, Ashley explores why representation in homeschooling is not about checking boxes but about shaping identity, belonging, and alignment with power. This episode challenges homeschool parents, especially secular and progressive ones, to stop focusing on good intentions and start examining outcomes. Because homeschooling doesn’t exist outside of systems. And opting out of school doesn’t automatically mean opting out of white-centered narratives. If you care about raising kids who know who they are, understand power, and don’t grow up defending systems that harm them, this conversation matters. Listen intentionally. Teach honestly. Stay revolutionary.

    39 Min.
  6. Decolonized Literacy (REPOST)

    21. JAN.

    Decolonized Literacy (REPOST)

    I was made aware that I uploaded the wrong episode for last week! Apologies!    What does decolonized literacy actually look like in a secular homeschool beyond book lists, reading levels, and grammar worksheets? In this episode of Secular Homeschool Revolution, host Ashley breaks down how dominant literacy practices often prioritize polish, compliance, and respectability over meaning and voice, and why even progressive homeschoolers can unintentionally recreate harm at home. We explore what literacy looks like when it’s rooted in relationship, culture, and truth-telling rather than performance. From audiobooks and graphic novels to oral storytelling, messy writing, and real-world communication, this episode reframes reading and writing in ways that honor children’s voices without abandoning skill-building. You’ll hear: Why decolonized literacy is a practice, not a curriculum How dominant literacy mirrors respectability politics (and etiquette culture) What actually counts as reading and writing How to support literacy without recreating school at home What decolonized literacy is not and where structure still matters This episode is especially helpful for new homeschoolers, progressive families, and anyone questioning grade-level pressure, academic performativity, or “doing homeschool right.”

    41 Min.
  7. Talking to our kids about ICE (immigration enforcement)

    21. JAN.

    Talking to our kids about ICE (immigration enforcement)

    How do you talk to kids about ICE and immigration enforcement without scaring them—or sugarcoating the truth? In this episode of Secular Homeschool Revolution, host Ashley shares how she approached honest, age-appropriate conversations with her kids about ICE while living in San Antonio, Texas, where immigration enforcement presence is heavy and visible. This episode is for progressive and secular homeschool families who want to talk about current events with care, clarity, and connection. Ashley walks through how she led with questions instead of lectures, how conversations differed between elementary aged kids and middle/high schoolers, and why de-centering ourselves as parents matters when discussing hard topics. The episode also provides historical context, explaining how U.S. systems of surveillance and documentation long predate modern immigration enforcement while clearly naming that what Jewish people experienced in Germany was genocide, and how conversations about slavery and racialized control in the United States are often met with less public sympathy and urgency. To support families navigating these discussions, the episode highlights: A CNN 10 episode featuring immigration enforcement as an age-appropriate current events resource ACLU Know Your Rights resources to ground conversations in clarity rather than fear Why reading books about immigrant stories is essential for building empathy and understanding beyond headlines This episode is not fear based. It’s about truth with care, historical context, and raising kids who can understand the world without carrying the weight alone. Perfect for homeschool parents, progressive families, and educators looking for thoughtful ways to discuss immigration, ICE, and social justice with kids. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

    41 Min.
  8. Secular Science vs. Non-Secular Science.

    6. JAN.

    Secular Science vs. Non-Secular Science.

    January is one of the biggest months for families pulling their kids from school to homeschool and if that’s you, this episode is for you. In this episode of Secular Homeschool Revolution, I break down what secular science actually means, how it differs from non-secular or religious science, and why “neutral” science often isn’t neutral at all, particularly for BIPOC and progressive homeschool families. This episode offers a clear, non-shaming explanation of common homeschool science red flags like creationism, young-earth theory, gender essentialism, and moral framing disguised as biology, while also comparing homeschool science to what students experience in Texas public schools. Ashley shares examples of truly secular science curricula, explains how politics and culture shape what kids are taught, and encourages new mid-year homeschoolers who feel overwhelmed or unsure. This episode isn’t about doing homeschooling perfectly, it’s about choosing evidence-based science, raising critical thinkers, and giving kids honest tools to understand the world. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and reassurance that choosing secular science is an act of care, protection, and resistance. Support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee and find resources at secularhomeschoolrevolution.com, and remember, you are raising thinkers, you are choosing truth, and you are revolutionary.

    25 Min.
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Welcome to the "Secular Homeschool Revolution" podcast, where we go on an exciting journey into the world of homeschooling from a progressive and secular mom's perspective. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the homeschooling arena with over six years of hands-on experience and the delightful chaos of raising three wonderful kids.

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