A resource for homeschool families in Middle Tennessee

• Jonathan's Arrow is going electronic! - This June we'll be transitioning to the new electronic format. Members will receive a June JA in the mail and also an e-mail with a link to the electronic version. August will be our first all-electronic issue. Click here to see more.
• New to Tennessee or new to homeschooling? We can help you find support groups in your area or provide you with information to help you connect with other homeschoolers. Contact Bonnie in our office for assistance.

Curriculum Assistance Scholarships for Needy Families. Your donation will be matched to double the gift you give. Mail your tax-deductible donation to:

MTHEA
PO Box 147
Old Hickory, TN 37138

Read more about this exciting opportunity or contact the MTHEA office for more information. Please note 'MTHEA Scholarship' on the memo of your check.

• Lawmakers Urge Germany to Let Parents Homeschool - 06/15/2009
  The Tennessee House of Representatives recently became the second U.S. lawmaking body to urge the German government to lift its onerous restrictions on homeschooling.  more...
• Diploma Bill Enacted - 06/04/2009
  On June 1, 2009, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen approved legislation requiring all state and local government entities to recognize high school diplomas awarded by homeschools and church-related schools the same as diplomas awarded by public schools.  more...
• New Option for Home Instruction - 03/01/2009
  The Tennessee Department of Education has decided to recognize enrollment in the distance learning program of an accredited private school as a means of complying with the compulsory attendance law.  more...
• School District Seeks Work Samples from Homeschoolers - 01/21/2009
  HSLDA recently assisted a member family who had been requested to submit samples of their children’s schoolwork to the local school district for examination.  more...
• School District Says Parent Must Be State-Certified Teacher - 09/24/2008
  A public school official threatened truancy charges after erroneously informing a parent she had to be a certified teacher in order to homeschool.  more...

Now you can get the latest homeschool news right on the MTHEA website. Just click on the Google News link for an up-to-date collection of homeschool-related articles and news items from newspapers and other news sources around the world. Click here...