Plain-English articles for Texas homeschool families: the law, school choice, college, driving, special education and more.
The Benefits of a Welding Career One of the most rewarding benefits of learning to weld is the sense of accomplishment that comes with creating something tangible!! Imagine taking raw materials and transforming them into a beautiful…
,000 Worth the Application, Audits and Rules? Do the Math First Up to ,000 for a homeschool student in 2026–27 sounds like an easy yes. But once you add the application, eligibility checks, the approved-spending list, the 10% tech cap and annual audits, the…
Just Starting to Homeschool? Keep It Simple If you are just starting to homeschool, you have probably already felt the weight of it. There are curricula to choose, methods to compare and families who already seem to have it all figured out. It…
🎸 Music Practice Success--Every Time!! 🎶 WHAT IS THE 3-MINUTE RULE? Simple: On your busiest days—I’m talking about those days stuffed with events, homework, deadlines or whatever else—even on these days, practice for at least 3 minutes. The…
How to Vet a Vendor and Buy Smart on the TEFA Marketplace The TEFA Marketplace opened July 1, 2026, and Texas families can now spend their accounts directly with participating schools, providers and vendors. Being on the Marketplace doesn't make a vendor…
A "Hands-On" Course - Online? Equine Sciences and Stewardship of the Horse was written and illustrated by me, Bev Hill, a homeschool Mom for 18 years, now a Grandmother! I had an unsatiable hunger for knowledge of the horse when…
Baking as a Homeschool Lesson: What Kids Can Learn at Every Age Ask a seven-year-old to double a cookie recipe and you have a fractions lesson they will actually sit through. There's a bowl in front of them, a measuring cup in their hand, and a real reason to get…
A Guide on the Math Journey It's mid-October 2026, and being brand new to MyLearningSource I suppose an introductory blog is in order. I'm Warren Koepp, and together with my wife of nearly 40 years we've started Koepp Education…
GIVE RUGBY A TRY! Come out and Give Rugby a Try! New and returning players are welcome, and no experience is needed! Come out for a fun introduction to rugby, meet the coaches and teams, and get to know the…
TEFA Lottery and Priority Tiers: How to Get in Line for 2027–28 2026–27 TEFA applications are closed, but the 2027–28 interest list is open. If applications outnumber funding, a lottery decides who gets in, and priority tiers decide who goes first. Here's how the…