Brenda Dickinson
Jul 10, 20156 min read
2015 Final Legislative Report
The issues of Medicaid expansion, water conservation and land acquisition dominated the 2015 Regular Session and Special Session making...
Brenda Dickinson
Jul 16, 201410 min read
2014 Final Legislative Report
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a summary of the issues that are of interest to home education and private school parents from...
Brenda Dickinson
Jun 27, 20143 min read
Personal Learning Scholarship Account
Home school Mom, Julie Kleffel and daughter attended the press conference with Brenda Dickinson/HEF where Gov. Scott highlighted the new...
Brenda Dickinson
Jul 14, 20132 min read
2013 Dual Enrollment FAQ
HEF was very involved in legislation that passed during the 2012 and 2013 Legislative sessions in an effort to protect the rights of home...
Brenda Dickinson
Jun 12, 20139 min read
2013 Legislative Report
The legislative session which ended May 3 was unbelievable. Every issue that HEF has worked on over the past 20 years was under attack....
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 17, 20134 min read
Robots Are Coming to Your Area Soon
One of the new Buzz words in education is STEM. What is STEM? It is an acronym which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and...
Brenda Dickinson
Apr 16, 20121 min read
Foreign Language Requirements
Will the foreign language courses taught in a home education program meet the requirement for admission to a Florida public university?...
Brenda Dickinson
Nov 2, 20112 min read
November 2011
Florida State Colleges Ask For Diploma Validation In July, it was brought to the attention of HEF that some state college websites...
Brenda Dickinson
Nov 2, 20111 min read
FLVS Chinese – Key to Student’s Future
Although, Nicole was an outstanding athlete and had swim scholarship offers, she wanted to become proficient in Chinese and study...
Brenda Dickinson
Nov 2, 20112 min read
Language Flagship Program
For students who know their career plans, foreign languages may be an important part of reaching those goals. For other students taking a...
Brenda Dickinson
Nov 2, 20111 min read
Is the “Letter of Termination” the same as the “Signed Affidavit”?
No. the “Letter of Termination” is given to the District Superintendent in order to terminate your student’s home education program. It...
Brenda Dickinson
Sep 2, 20111 min read
September 2011
May Session ended Attended the FPEA Convention and met leaders and parents from across the state. June Attended the FHSAA Board meeting...
Brenda Dickinson
Sep 2, 20111 min read
American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school...
Brenda Dickinson
May 15, 20115 min read
2011 Legislative Updates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Legislative Update in second section below) John M. McKay Scholarship Deadline Approaching Deadline:...
Brenda Dickinson
Dec 13, 20103 min read
December 2010
Editor’s Note: The Home Education Foundation works year round with home educators, legislators and other education officials throughout...
Brenda Dickinson
Dec 13, 20102 min read
New Florida Math Standards Introduce Algebra Concepts in Middle School
Editor’s Note: In 2001 HEF successfully gained free access to all of the courses offered by the Florida Virtual School for Florida home...
Brenda Dickinson
Dec 13, 20103 min read
Distance Learning at Florida Colleges and Universities
The Florida Community College and State University System offer a wide array of independent study and distance learning options for...
Brenda Dickinson
Oct 12, 20101 min read
Learn Civics by Experience
CAMPO Youth in Government walked over 500 houses in 2 hours. CAMPO YIG delegates walked over 500 houses for candidates today. If you...
Brenda Dickinson
Oct 12, 20101 min read
Grateful Swimmer Mom
Dear Brenda, I know that my husband talked with you soon after our son was allowed back on the high school swim team, but I just wanted...
Brenda Dickinson
Oct 12, 20101 min read
October 2010
Editor’s Note: Even though the legislative session was over months ago, the work of The Home Education Foundation never stops. Summer is...