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The BFHES Annual Virtual Teach-In was created to bring together Black home educators and homeschool researchers, providing a unique platform for setting an agenda that centers the experiences and needs of Black homeschooling families. Despite the long history of Black families homeschooling their children, this practice has often been overlooked, particularly in the research dominated by perspectives of white families. The global COVID-19 pandemic has pushed homeschooling into the spotlight, making it more crucial than ever to address the specific challenges and strengths of Black homeschooling families.

The teach-in bridges the gaps between academia, policy, and practitioner work related to Black homeschooling. It offers scholars the opportunity to present their research in accessible language, ensuring that valuable data and insights are available to families. Black homeschooling parents can engage with each other, sharing perspectives, resources, and information to build a strong, viable network of home educators. This event is a space for Black homeschooling parents, educators who serve Black homeschooling families, researchers who focus on Black homeschooling in their work, and individuals who have been homeschooled to come together, learn from one another, and strengthen their community. Through interactive sessions, presentations, and discussions, the teach-in empowers participants to support and advance the practice of homeschooling among Black families.

BFHES Virtual Teach-In

The Black Family Homeschool Educators and Scholars (BFHES) teach-in connects Black home educators virtually to build, share information and discuss ways to positively impact our children's learning journey.

Black Homeschooling Matters

Since 2020, we have had over 100 teach-in sessions presented by Black homeschooling parents, students, researchers and practitioners during our virtual teach-ins. Below are many of the presenters during our annual teach-ins.