The Homeschool Show with NCHE

North Carolinians for Home Education
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The Homeschool Show by North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) is available weekly via video and podcast. As with everything NCHE does, our goal for the show is to help you homeschool with confidence and joy! Join us each week for information and encouragement through segments such as homeschool news, homeschool conversations (interviews), and tip of the week.

  1. 15H AGO

    Homeschooling Special Needs + Teaching Kids to Write a Signature

    Amanda talks with Stephanie Buckwalter of Adapted Home Education about homeschooling students with special needs and how a developmental approach can help families navigate learning challenges. Stephanie shares from more than 25 years of homeschooling experience with children who have a wide range of learning profiles, including gifted students, typical learners, and a daughter with significant special needs. They discuss how focusing on development rather than curriculum can help parents better understand their child’s learning patterns and create meaningful progress, even when learning feels slow or unpredictable. Stephanie also previews several of the workshops she will present at Thrive!, including sessions on developmental learning, supporting students with significant learning delays, practical strategies that influence learning outcomes, and planning for life after high school for students who may need long-term support. Later in the episode, Amanda and Melanie continue the Real World Readiness series by discussing the importance of teaching children how to write a signature. Melanie explains why learning cursive can benefit young learners, including improved letter recognition, reading and spelling support, and faster, more fluid writing. News and Upcoming Events Ingram Planetarium and Museum of Coastal Carolinas field trip  Durham Bulls Education Day  https://nche.com/2026-durham-bulls/ NCHE annual chess tournament NCHE scholarship applications

    32 min

  2. MAR 9

    Real-Life Support Groups + Threats to Homeschool Freedom

    Amanda and Melanie talk with Briggs Greenwood about the value of real-life homeschool support groups and why in-person relationships remain so important for families navigating a digital world. Briggs shares from more than two decades of homeschooling experience and previews her upcoming Thrive! workshop, Leading an Analog Support Group in a Digital World. They also answer common questions that new homeschoolers often ask online, including the difference between the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education (NCDNPE) and NCHE, and whether homeschool families are required to join a co-op. Amanda and Melanie explain how homeschooling works in North Carolina and encourage parents that they are capable of leading their children’s education. In addition, the episode highlights Thrive! Conference workshops for parents of neurodivergent and struggling learners and shares encouragement for families seeking connection, support, and confidence in their homeschool journey. News and Upcoming Events Thrive! Conference workshop schedule and registration   Museum of the Coastal Carolinas and Ingram Planetarium field tripDurham Bulls Education Day field trip NCHE scholarshipsWest Virginia homeschool legislation discussion

    32 min

  3. MAR 2

    200 Celebrating 200 Episodes: Encouragement, Past Co-Hosts, and Thrive! Updates

    In this special 200th episode of The Homeschool Show, Amanda and Melanie reflect on the journey of the program and the heart behind it: encouraging families to homeschool with confidence and joy. Past co-hosts John Lewis, Ronda Marshall, and Te’Essence Mack share memories from earlier seasons and offer encouragement to today’s homeschool families. Amanda and Melanie also discuss why they continue the show—to share what they’ve learned over years of homeschooling, to offer trustworthy information grounded in NCHE’s law and policy work, and to remind families they are not alone in the journey. News and Upcoming Events Thrive! Conference Ingram Planetarium field trip Museum of Coastal Carolina field trip Durham Bulls Education Day field trip

    36 min

  4. FEB 23

    199 AI, Technology, and Education + Maximizing the High School Years with Andrew Pudewa

    Andrew Pudewa joins Matthew to discuss how artificial intelligence and technology are shaping education, the importance of protecting students’ reading, writing, and thinking skills, and the difference between using AI as a tool and allowing it to replace human experience. The conversation then turns to high school, where Andrew shares practical ways families can maximize these years through speech and debate, drama, dual enrollment and higher education opportunities, internships, and starting a home business. He emphasizes the value of meaningful responsibility alongside adults and how these experiences help teens grow in maturity, skill, and confidence. Andrew also explains why attending an in-person homeschool conference like Thrive! provides space to step away from constant distraction, listen carefully, and connect with other families. News and Upcoming Events Thrive! early bird registration deadline Durham Bulls Education Day Trades and College Fair at Thrive!

    35 min

  5. FEB 16

    198 Worldview for Teens + What Counts as Homeschool Attendance?

    Melanie talks with Aaron Klemm from Summit Ministries, a featured Teen Track speaker at Thrive!, about helping teenagers wrestle with big worldview questions such as whether God exists and what He is like. Aaron explains how growing in confidence that the Christian worldview is big enough to engage all of life can shape the way students approach college, relationships, work, and everyday decisions. Amanda then addresses a question many families are asking: What counts as homeschool attendance? She clarifies how North Carolina’s homeschool law applies to the operation of your school rather than counting a set number of days, how to think about attendance and annual testing within a calendar year, and what to do when filing a Notice of Intent midyear. She also explains how to handle situations where one child is homeschooled while another is enrolled in public school. News and Upcoming Events 2026 Midwinter Chess Tournament winners England Planetarium and Museum of the Coastal Carolinas field trip Thrive! Conference early registration pricing

    28 min

  6. FEB 9

    197 Play-Based Learning in the Early Years, Kindergarten Registration Age, and Opening a Homeschool in North Carolina

    In this episode, Amanda sits down with Kathy Lee Eggers, longtime homeschool mom, child development specialist, and author of The Homegrown Preschooler. Kathy shares her journey through decades of homeschooling and explains why play, connection, and relationship matter so deeply in the early years. She also discusses learning from birth through preschool and how play-based approaches can continue as children grow. The conversation then turns to specific North Carolina homeschool law questions, including when compulsory attendance begins, whether children must be registered for kindergarten, and how families can open a homeschool or include children from another family under state law. Amanda and Melanie walk through these scenarios with practical clarification drawn from NC law and NCHE guidance. The episode closes with homeschool news, upcoming activities, and reflections on how shared experiences and encouragement can shape both parents’ perspectives and students’ experiences. News and Upcoming Events NCHE graduation and scholarship opportunities   NCHE scholarship fund giving   https://nche.com/scholarship-donations  Ingram Planetarium and Museum of Coastal Carolina field trip  Durham Bulls Education Day   nche.com/2026-durham-bulls/ Thrive! Conference

    27 min

  7. FEB 2

    196 Thrive! Planning, Homeschool Graduation, and Amber O’Neal Johnston on Confident Homeschooling

    Amanda and Melanie share additional planning details for the upcoming Thrive! conference, including hotel options connected to the Benton Convention Center and how NCHE’s homeschool graduation fits into the conference weekend. The episode features an interview with Amber O’Neal Johnston, a Thrive! speaker, who discusses cultivating curiosity, balancing academics with a full life, and encouraging parents to trust their role in homeschooling. The episode also includes a simple, accessible art project families can do together at home. Thrive! Conference early registration    Thrive! speakers and workshops     NCHE Homeschool Graduation   Sullenberger Aviation field trip   Museum of Coastal Carolina / Ingram Planetarium field trip     Durham Bulls Education Day

    21 min

  8. JAN 26

    195 – Thrive! 2026: Early Bird Registration, Conference Highlights, Teen Activities, and Graduation

    This episode centers on Thrive! 2026 and what families can expect when attending the conference in Winston-Salem. Amanda and Melanie explain registration options alongside how the weekend is organized, including workshops, speakers, gatherings, mentoring support, and the vendor hall. Homeschool news and upcoming events: • Sullenberger Aviation Field Trip • Diploma ordering for graduates • Graduation ceremony and Graduate Central • Graduate recognition in GREENHOUSE Magazine

    31 min
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The Homeschool Show by North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) is available weekly via video and podcast. As with everything NCHE does, our goal for the show is to help you homeschool with confidence and joy! Join us each week for information and encouragement through segments such as homeschool news, homeschool conversations (interviews), and tip of the week.

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  • Creator
    North Carolinians for Home Education
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © North Carolinians for Home Education
  • Show Website
    The Homeschool Show with NCHE

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