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The Hill
15-07-2025
- General
- The Hill
Hegseth's homeschooling order gives military families the options they need
Military life means constant change. For more than 1 million school-aged children in military families, this often means moving six to nine times before graduating high school — switching schools mid-year, leaving friends behind, and catching up academically in new classrooms. These frequent relocations disrupt not only education but also social and emotional well-being. Recognizing these unique challenges, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent directive to explore homeschooling options for military families is both timely and essential. Hegseth's call reflects a growing recognition of what many military parents already understand: The traditional school model doesn't always accommodate the unique demands of military life. With homeschooling rates among military families nearing 13 percent, more than double the national average, it's clear these families seek stability, flexibility and, most importantly, continuity in their children's education. But homeschooling alone isn't enough, as families face state-by-state regulatory hurdles, overseas restrictions, deployment unpredictability and a lack of local support networks. This is why expanding educational choice through nationwide online charter and magnet schools designed specifically for military children could be transformative. Military kids move frequently, which disrupts friendships, academic progress and emotional well-being. A 2021 Blue Star Families Survey found that 75 percent of active-duty families with school-aged children reported that at least one child had been homeschooled to maintain stability. A 2019 Military Child Education Coalition study further reveals that 34 percent of military children face academic setbacks due to relocations and often struggle to align with new state standards or curricula. One military parent, Katie Rackley, discussed how homeschooling helped her family after her husband's move from a National Guard reservist to active duty moved their family to an Alabama base. 'Because we were homeschooling this huge transition was made easier on our daughter who was six and a half at the time,' she wrote in a family blog. 'She was able to focus on and enjoy learning a new area, home, church, and lifestyle…but not become stressed over a new school, teachers, peers and academics. Organizations such as the one where I am a visiting fellow have long championed educational systems that serve the individual needs of children and families, rather than forcing them into a one-size-fits-all structure. For military families, flexibility is not a luxury but a lifeline. Now is the time to expand educational choice by designing systems that adapt just as we do. Imagine a nationwide, asynchronous online school tailored to military life, accessible anywhere, anytime, with a curriculum aligned to U.S. academic standards and staffed by certified teachers who understand military children's unique needs. Programs like Time4Learning, Power Homeschool's Acellus and K12 are already making strides, offering self-paced learning and military discounts. Still, much more can be done. The Department of Defense and federal agencies should partner with these and other such innovators to launch dedicated online charter schools for military families, repurposing the Department of Defense Education Activity infrastructure for counseling, testing and guidance. Redirecting just 1 percent of the Department of Defense Education Activity's $2 billion annual budget could fund pilot programs serving thousands of military students, offering affordable, high-quality options regardless of rank or income. Such schools wouldn't just offer academics, they'd offer grounding and continuity amid constant change, giving kids something familiar to hold onto. At its core, this effort isn't just about education. It's about giving military kids something familiar and steady to hold onto while everything else shifts around them. As one expert said, 'Maintaining normal routines…gives children a sense of stability during times of transition.' An online charter school built for military families would offer more than just academic content, it would offer grounding, continuity, and a sense of belonging. Roughly 1 million school-aged children grow up in U.S. military families, and tens of thousands already homeschool. These families aren't chasing a dream, they're responding to a real need. Flexible, high-quality education isn't optional. It's essential. Secretary Hegseth's initiative is more than a policy tweak. It offers a chance to reimagine educating military children in a way that honors their sacrifice and supports their resilience.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Time4Learning Announces New Cinema Series Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
The leader in homeschool and student-centered education is partnering with Subject to launch a full curriculum for grades 6-12 that's built to inspire Gen Z learners. DALLAS, July 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Time4Learning, a Cambium Learning Group brand, today announced a partnership with Subject to launch a new slate of Cinema Series courses across its middle and high school curriculum. Starting late summer, Time4Learning students will have access to a comprehensive slate of Cinema Series courses powered by Subject. The courses will span Mathematics, Science, English, History, Government, and a wide array of electives like Financial Literacy, Intro to Engineering, Music Production & Digital Media, and more. Cinema Series courses offer innovative story-driven instruction, relatable teachers and short-form visual content to maximize engagement. Interactive tools like drag-and-drop assessments apply proven pedagogical strategies to boost retention and rigor. Creative submission options such as videos or written reflections help bring lessons to life. "Let's face it—kids today are growing up in a completely different media environment," said Cheryl Dodge, President of Time4Learning. "When learning looks and feels relevant, when it speaks their language, it sticks. With Cinema Series, we're delivering a curriculum that's not only rigorous and standards-aligned, but also incredibly cool. With a 94% student completion rate and a 13% average increase in student scores, we're confident that cinematic instruction doesn't just engage, it delivers." Subject's unique approach to building Cinema Series courses leans into multimodal learning, offering flexibility for how students learn and demonstrate knowledge. Each course is built for accessibility, making it easy for all students to participate and thrive. "Time4Learning has always been at the forefront of supporting the unique needs of each individual learner," said Michael Vilardo, CEO and President of Subject. "We're thrilled to bring our high-impact curriculum to a platform that reaches so many families looking for flexible, modern education options. Together, we're reimagining learning to be as engaging as Hollywood feature films." Time4Learning supports a wide variety of learners, including homeschoolers, hybrid and remote students. This partnership reflects Time4Learning's continued commitment to evolving with the needs of students and families. As school choice grows across the country, it's never been more crucial to provide flexible, high-quality learning options outside traditional classrooms. Families can begin exploring Cinema Series on Time4Learning starting this summer. For more information, visit About Time4Learning Time4Learning is a leading online education platform that has supported over one million students since 2004. Offering a comprehensive, standards-based curriculum from PreK–12, Time4Learning empowers families with flexible, effective home education solutions. Time4Learning is proud to be part of Cambium Learning Group. About Cambium Learning Group Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now. To learn more, visit or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia, Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Time4Learning. About Subject Subject is a fully accredited digital learning platform offering standards-aligned, cinematic curriculum for middle and high school students. With content approved by UC–AG, NCAA, and the College Board, Subject supports students through flexible learning paths, creative expression, and world-class instruction that feels as engaging as the media they consume every day. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Micaela ShawSVP, Revenue & Growth Marketing, Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Business Wire
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Time4Learning Announces New Cinema Series Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Time4Learning, a Cambium Learning Group brand, today announced a partnership with Subject to launch a new slate of Cinema Series courses across its middle and high school curriculum. Starting late summer, Time4Learning students will have access to a comprehensive slate of Cinema Series courses powered by Subject. The courses will span Mathematics, Science, English, History, Government, and a wide array of electives like Financial Literacy, Intro to Engineering, Music Production & Digital Media, and more. Cinema Series courses offer innovative story-driven instruction, relatable teachers and short-form visual content to maximize engagement. Interactive tools like drag-and-drop assessments apply proven pedagogical strategies to boost retention and rigor. Creative submission options such as videos or written reflections help bring lessons to life. 'Let's face it—kids today are growing up in a completely different media environment,' said Cheryl Dodge, President of Time4Learning. 'When learning looks and feels relevant, when it speaks their language, it sticks. With Cinema Series, we're delivering a curriculum that's not only rigorous and standards-aligned, but also incredibly cool. With a 94% student completion rate and a 13% average increase in student scores, we're confident that cinematic instruction doesn't just engage, it delivers.' Subject's unique approach to building Cinema Series courses leans into multimodal learning, offering flexibility for how students learn and demonstrate knowledge. Each course is built for accessibility, making it easy for all students to participate and thrive. 'Time4Learning has always been at the forefront of supporting the unique needs of each individual learner,' said Michael Vilardo, CEO and President of Subject. 'We're thrilled to bring our high-impact curriculum to a platform that reaches so many families looking for flexible, modern education options. Together, we're reimagining learning to be as engaging as Hollywood feature films.' Time4Learning supports a wide variety of learners, including homeschoolers, hybrid and remote students. This partnership reflects Time4Learning's continued commitment to evolving with the needs of students and families. As school choice grows across the country, it's never been more crucial to provide flexible, high-quality learning options outside traditional classrooms. Families can begin exploring Cinema Series on Time4Learning starting this summer. For more information, visit About Time4Learning Time4Learning is a leading online education platform that has supported over one million students since 2004. Offering a comprehensive, standards-based curriculum from PreK–12, Time4Learning empowers families with flexible, effective home education solutions. Time4Learning is proud to be part of Cambium Learning Group. About Cambium Learning Group Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now. To learn more, visit or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia, Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Time4Learning. About Subject Subject is a fully accredited digital learning platform offering standards-aligned, cinematic curriculum for middle and high school students. With content approved by UC–AG, NCAA, and the College Board, Subject supports students through flexible learning paths, creative expression, and world-class instruction that feels as engaging as the media they consume every day.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Military spouse and mom of 5 fights back as vaccine dispute blocks family's permanent change of station
Amanda Johnson, a Marine spouse and homeschooling mother of five with a set of twins and a newborn is speaking out after months of what she calls stonewalling by the U.S. military medical establishment. Her family's upcoming move abroad has been put on hold because their children have not received all the recommended vaccinations despite the Navy's policy stating they're not required. The Marine Corps is interdependent with the Navy for logistical support and medical services through Navy Medical, a sister service in the military. In an Instagram post by Johnson to her nearly 15,000 followers, one popular commentator summarized the family's situation, writing, "The dark irony of military families being stripped of their freedoms in exchange for their father's sacrifice protecting American freedoms… shameful." Rep. Sara Jacobs: Military Families Deserve Ivf Coverage And Trump's Support That post has gone viral among military communities, drawing attention from other spouses, advocacy groups and even congressional offices. "We were told that our children are not suitable solely based on their vaccination status," Johnson told Fox News Digital. "Even after my husband sent a prevention letter explaining our health plan overseas, they still denied us." Read On The Fox News App Official Navy policy under BUMEDINST 1300.2B is clear: "Family members are not required to be immunized." Similarly, TRICARE, healthcare for uniformed service members, explicitly states that "vaccination status is not reviewed as part of the TRICARE overseas enrollment screening process." And the Johnsons' destination, Peru, does not require any vaccinations for entry or residence. Former Air Force Major Who Defied Biden Vaccine Mandate Speaks Out, Applauds Hegseth "We're not breaking any rules. Peru doesn't require vaccines, and Navy policy doesn't either," Johnson said. "We've done everything right, but, still, we're stuck. "My husband's chain of command supports us and keeps asking, 'Who do we need to call?' But there's no one. No officer has ever called us from Navy Medical. We haven't worked with a single point of contact on our case." Marine Capt. Hunter Johnson, Amanda's husband, wrote a detailed prevention and medical readiness letter to Navy Medical Jacksonville, outlining the measures his family takes to maintain their children's health. "Our children have not been, and will not be, enrolled in childcare. My wife is fully devoted to their daily care," he wrote. "We homeschool using Time4Learning and limit exposure to institutional illness risks. "Peru has no vaccination requirements... My continued presence is essential to our family's stability. This is not a deployment, it's a PCS [permanent change of station]." Despite that, Amanda Johnson says Navy Medical Jacksonville denied the package and falsely claimed last month it had been sent to Naval Medical Atlantic Region for final review. The stress has deeply affected their family. Johnson shared that her husband delayed his paternity leave to avoid being recycled through his language course. "He went back to work five days after I had our fifth baby. Now, during his leave, instead of relaxing, he's chasing paperwork and dealing with this nightmare," she said. They've already secured housing in Peru and booked an Airbnb near Los Angeles International Airport as they prepare for their flight. "They told us, 'You can push out your orders,' but that's absolutely not an option. We're not going to be punished because Navy can't get it together," she said. The family filed a congressional inquiry through the office of Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. Johnson also confirmed that the office of Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, reached out after seeing her story on Instagram. "My husband had a phone call with them and explained everything. I'm not from Texas, but they saw the post and wanted to help," she said. "It's a big, big mess." Johnson said she isn't just asking for her own family to be cleared. She wants reform. "I want whoever denied our package to be held accountable. There should be consequences. The policy is clear, and they're ignoring it," she said. "No doctor in the Navy should be allowed to declare a child unsuitable for travel just because of their vaccine status. That needs to end." She said she hopes her story sparks wider change. "Vaccination status is no one's business, especially for dependents. I hope the Navy stops asking altogether unless the host country requires it. We're being punished for nothing." The Department of the Navy did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for article source: Military spouse and mom of 5 fights back as vaccine dispute blocks family's permanent change of station
