HEFPodcast

Today's Topic: America 250, Independence Day Celebration, Message on Freedom and Rights, Spirit of 76 game, TBHC Conference, and so much more! Hear from host Jason Crawford, and special guests from TBHC Group and the James Madison Institute, as well as a special appearance from BENJAMIN FRANKLIN! Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jas...

Today's Topic: The new SB 538 bill that was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis to take effect July 1, 2026. This updates the Craig Dickinson Act which gives all home education, PEP, Private school, charter school, etc students the right to participate in sports at public schools and private schools across the state and governs the participation. There are changes, and updates, and we&#39...

Today's Topic: Are Florida school districts overstepping their legal boundaries with arbitrary deadlines? From Counties blocking "Letter of Intent" submissions to enforcing unauthorized annual evaluation windows, well-intentioned school board staff are frequently infringing on parental rights. In this video, we dive deep into the Florida Education Code as an advocate for parental rig...

TODAY'S TOPIC: Florida is rank WHAT in Education?! Well, depends on who you ask...and what they're really talking about. Everyone's trying to sell something, and making their pitch to do it...and YOUR KIDS are their leverage in the conversation. Candidates for Governor, School Boards, State Representatives, Senators, etc. Everyone has a statistic, a claim, a platform, and a cause...But...

Today's Topic: Interview with Mr D from Mr D Math. We discuss everything from the Testimony to the Human Spirit, to the challenges in public education and how curiosity is killed, but also how some of those same challenges face the homeschool community, especially those parents who feel overwhelmed and stuck with a specific system or approach, and how every parent and student can take the rein...

This segment is a part of what went missing form the Full episode 142 when a power outage hit during the live broadcast.: I was sitting nearby and watching my kids participate when I overheard a conversation of a dad with someone else. He was complaining that it's only been a week and already he can't wait for the kids to go back. "We have to find summer camps quick. I don't think...

Today's Topic: We discuss the Tagline for the Home Education Foundation on our Website - OUR CLASSROOM IS THE WORLD. and a recent news article in which the 17 year old student makes that very statement. We wish we knew her! But we definitely echo her voice. Parents: You are the Parent. The kids are YOURS. The WORLD is your classroom. Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobby...

Today's Topic: Memorial Day and FPEA was Amazing! Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get informed, inspired, and connected! We welcome your questions and parti...

Today's Topic: Interview SUFS: Are Scholarships REALLY destroying public schools? - How many people are REALLY spending the scholarship money on theme parks and paddle boards? - What's overwhelming majority of purchase data show the scholarship is being spent on?- Are Public Schools able to be participants and vendors to the scholarship recipients? - Is the School Choice Scholarship and th...

Today's Topic: FEA Launches FRIVILOUS lawsuit to attack the state, but really, they're misquoted the Florida Constitution, and they've attacked PARENTS because they don't like that parents are choosing to take their children and invest in other learning opportunities - with and WITHOUT scholarship. Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed...

Today's Topic: Can I do it? Should I just quit homeschooling? Questions asked and answered by Brenda Dickinson the GOAT and LEGEND of home education in Florida, and Tracy from FPEA , an mother and parent educator who opens up about her own questions and struggles and how she worked through them. "Life is a struggle... and adventure at the same time. The job of the parent in learning isn&#...

Today's Topic: Special Session, and what's happening. AI Bill of Rights in Florida. Private School's should push back. Parental authority over technology in education, and more. Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively d...

Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get informed, inspired, and connected! We welcome your questions and participation. Together, let's protect and promote educatio...

Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get informed, inspired, and connected! We welcome your questions and participation. Together, let's protect and promote educatio...

Today's Topic: The Spirit of 76 and Home Education Freedom! Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get informed, inspired, and connected! We welcome your questions and...

Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get informed, inspired, and connected! We welcome your questions and participation. Together, let's protect and promote educatio...

Today's Topic: The Shifting Landscape of School Choice is Hi-Jacking HOMESCHOOLING and we want to set the record straight! Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get i...

Today's Topic: LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECAP.Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get informed, inspired, and connected! We welcome your questions and participation. Tog...

Today's Topic: If you’ve been navigating the world of Florida homeschool sports, you know the Craig Dickinson Act has been our "north star" for nearly 30 years. This deep dive by the Home Education Foundation into the legislative rewrite is essential reading because it highlights vital issues we faced in the move toward "eligible student" as a unifying term in this statute....

Todays' Topic: Should Homeschoolers pay fees for sports at public schools? What does SB538 & HB731 ACTUALLY say? Deep Dive into the NEW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES BILL BEING PASSED BY FLORIDA LEGISLATURE.Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the ho...

Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get informed, inspired, and connected! We welcome your questions and participation. Together, let's protect and promote educatio...

Today is about the Florida Debate Initiative. Speech and Debate participation truly changes the lives of students. It helps them find their voices and develop the ability to share their stories. The mission is to develop great citizens that are PROUD to be AMERICANS and FLORIDIANS and an appreciation and understanding of our system of government. Welcome, and if you're a home education parent...

Today's Topic: Are There Any THREATS to Homeschooling? YES! And parents, YOU ARE ENOUGH. You can teach your own kids. Don't let ANYONE tell you otherwise. Look into the eyes of your kids and pour knowledge into their natural curiosities, and don't settle for some systematic approach that FORCES stuff down their throats. Pick and choose, and be selective and choosey. EMBRACE YOUR AUTHOR...

Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get informed, inspired, and connected! We welcome your questions and participation. Together, let's protect and promote educ...

Every Monday at Noon, join Brenda Dickinson, a veteran lobbyist for parent-directed education, Jason Crawford, the new voice for homeschool freedom, and Crystal Crawford, connecting the homeschool community, for a lively discussion on all things homeschooling in Florida. Get informed, inspired, and connected! We welcome your questions and participation. Together, let's protect and promote educatio...