In this podcast episode, we catch up with Vickie Wilsterman to talk about Cantabo! Children’s Musical Theater and its impact on the homeschooling community. For more information about CCMT check out their website! https://www.homeschooloklahoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CCMT_and_Vickie_Wilsterman.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Vouchers and Homeschooling Freedom
A recent study by THSC about voucher programs (also called “school choice” programs) and homeschooling freedom is making its way around the Internet. Here, Jonathan Bartlett discusses why the study itself is problematic and what the real situation is with vouchers and homeschooling freedom. https://www.homeschooloklahoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/THSCStudy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Introducing the HSOK Social Calendar
Homeschool Oklahoma wants to connect homeschooling families with their local homeschool communities! Homeschooling in Oklahoma brings a wealth of available activities, but most homeschooling families are only aware of a fraction of them. To help solve this problem, Homeschool Oklahoma is introducing the HSOK Social Calendar! The goal of the calendar is to help homeschoolers … Continue reading Introducing the HSOK Social Calendar
An Interview with Caroline Frame (Courtyard Theatre)
In this podcast episode, we caught up with Caroline Frame, director of Courtyard Theatre, to talk about her homeschool-focused theater program and its growth over the past 13 years.
An Interview with Coach Michael Byrams
In this episode of the Homeschool Oklahoma podcast, we caught up with Coach Mike, the head coach of the Tulsa Noah Jaguars homeschool track team as they compete in their first meet of the season.
Responding to a Misleading Study on Vouchers and Homeschool Regulations
A debate is underway in Texas regarding their proposed school voucher program, SB2/HB3. While opinions on vouchers vary, the primary concern here is how vouchers specifically affect homeschooling freedoms. This issue is relevant to homeschoolers in Oklahoma as arguments from Texas are beginning to influence discussions locally. THSC’s Support of Vouchers The Texas Homeschool Coalition … Continue reading Responding to a Misleading Study on Vouchers and Homeschool Regulations
HB 1408
Concerns: HB1408 unnecessarily mandates additional reporting for certain transfer students, including those withdrawing to homeschool. Schools already report these transfers without a standardized form, making this bill redundant. Additionally, the bill creates an unnecessary distinction between truancy and lawful homeschooling, despite existing Oklahoma law requiring withdrawal notifications. The term “drop-out” misleadingly suggests an end to education, … Continue reading HB 1408
Why We Don’t Want the Option of “Free Money”
Many people are surprised at Homeschool Oklahoma’s position regarding vouchers or voucher-like (i.e., tax credit) payments to homeschoolers. While many people understand the basic idea that accepting government money involves accepting government strings (now or in the future), the same people often don’t understand why we don’t want it even as an option. Why are … Continue reading Why We Don’t Want the Option of “Free Money”
SB 229
Concerns: This bill amends the Parental Choice Tax Credit passed two years ago to remove the monetary cap on funding this tax credit. As the current Parental Choice Tax Credit stands, there is a money cap to prevent too many people from receiving the tax credit. If SB229 is passed, it would amend the bill … Continue reading SB 229
HB 1519 – Banning
UPDATE 3/22/25: This bill was not heard in committee before the deadline so it will not advance this year. Possibly still alive to be heard next February. HSOK was in favor of this bill. HSOK SUPPORTS this bill. This bill, if passed, would amend the Parental Choice Tax Credit. Currently, the Tax Credit is available … Continue reading HB 1519 – Banning