Brenda Dickinson
Sep 2, 20113 min read
New Virtual Options
There is a distinct difference in using the virtual courses as a supplement to a home education program and using it full time as a...
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
Dec 13, 20103 min read
FSHAA and Dual Enrollment
To: FHSAA Member Schools From: FHSAA Office Roger Dearing, Executive Director M. Denarvise Thornton, Jr., Associate...
Brenda Dickinson
Dec 12, 20101 min read
2010-2011 Arts for Life! Scholarship Program
Tallahassee, FL – The 2010-2011 Arts for Life! scholarship program is accepting applications. Annually, Arts for Life! recognizes 25...
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...
Brenda Dickinson
Oct 12, 20104 min read
Counting the Cost of ‘Free’ Curriculum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Editor’s Note: A “new” way of “schooling” your child at home is being aggressively marketed and...
Brenda Dickinson
Oct 11, 20101 min read
Can a middle school student participate in band?
There are two parts to this answer: 1. If the middle school participates in interscholastic extracurricular activities governed by a...
Brenda Dickinson
Oct 11, 20103 min read
Update on the Alachua County School Board Policy
The background for this update was provided in an HEF Newsletter dated August 2015 and is archived on the HEF website. NEOLA is a company...
Brenda Dickinson
Aug 4, 20105 min read
Unfriendly School Board Policy Withdrawn
In the spring during the Legislative Session, Brenda Dickinson, President of the Home Education Foundation (HEF), received several calls...
Brenda Dickinson
Aug 1, 20101 min read
August 2010
Editor’s Note: Even though the legislative session was over months ago, the work of The Home Education Foundation never stops. Summer is...
Brenda Dickinson
May 6, 20106 min read
Home Educator’s Update: 2010 Florida Legislative Session Wrap Up
By Brenda Dickinson, HEF President, Lobbyist The Session is over and we are waiting for the Governor to review the Bills and the Budget...
Brenda Dickinson
Apr 19, 20102 min read
April 2010
April is a very busy month for HEF’s Brenda Dickinson as she works closely with legislators in session that are considering and voting on...