Homeschool Oklahoma is happy to announce that we have launched a new HSOK merch store! This store combines both standard HSOK-based logo items as well as stylized versions of many of the encouraging sayings we like to spread on social media, combined into shirts, hats, stickers, mugs, and other items. Purchasing HSOK merchandise helps us … Continue reading Introducing the HSOK Merch Store
Wouldn’t it be great if textbooks were able to customize themselves for students? Bloomy Learning’s latest online educational offering does just that. Bloomy begins by identifying a student’s current readiness and then creates an individualized learning path. Instead of simply using grade level labels, Bloomy can track progress separately across different domains of the same … Continue reading Bloomy Brings Socratic Learning Online
In this podcast episode, we interview one of the homeschool robotics teams from TOAST (The Oklahoma Association of Science and Technology) and talk to both the instructor and several of the returning team members about what homeschool robotics is like. https://www.homeschooloklahoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SummerOfSTEMTOAST_mixed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Exciting events are coming to homeschoolers this year! The HSOK Leadership Summit is this fall (Oct 23-24), Capitol Day is February 2, and we are having a state homeschool convention in 2027 on June 4-5. Not only that, but in 2027 we are also launching a homeschool film festival! https://www.homeschooloklahoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026MidYearUpdate_mixed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading Upcoming Events with HSOK
Those of us who have homeschooled a long time remember fondly the excitement of the state convention: Getting together with like-minded people across the state Learning better ways to teach and disciple your family Getting encouraged for the long haul Finding curriculum and extracurriculars that perfectly match your family Getting a new perspective from a … Continue reading 2027: The State Convention is Back!
In this episode we are going to cover the status of various bills we are tracking relating to homeschooling in the 2026 legislative session, as well as talk about Homeschool Oklahoma’s general approach to legislation. What makes a good bill and what do we want out of the legislative process? We will talk about how … Continue reading Legislative Update for 2026
Homeschool Oklahoma is grateful for the tremendous growth of homeschooling over the past decade. Public understanding has increased, support has broadened, and homeschool families in our state are rarely subject to unnecessary intrusion. We are thankful for that. But with growing support has come a trend that concerns us: the push to offer homeschoolers government-funded … Continue reading Homeschoolers Want Fairness, Not Special Favors
This episode is the second half of our interview with Classical Conversations founder Leigh Bortins. Leigh is preparing to release a new book, The Habits of a Classical Education, which helps families establish the habits that are important for a solid homeschooling foundation. In this episode we cover a variety of topics including the importance and … Continue reading Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt. 2
In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview the founder of Classical Conversations, which organizes homeschooling communities around the US (and the world) focused on following Christian principles and classical education. Leigh has just finished a new book, The Habits of a Classical Education, which helps families establish the habits that are important for … Continue reading Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt 1
UPDATE – this bill has passed the House and is making headway in the Senate. Please read the description below to understand why HSOK is OPPOSED to this bill. CONTACT YOUR SENATOR TODAY to let them know what you think about this bill! Link to HB-4491Contact Chair and Vice Chair of Education Oversight Committee and … Continue reading HB-4491 – Homeschoolers in Public School Sports/Activities
