Homeschool Co-ops and Micro Schools, with Darren Jones

In this episode, Darren Jones, Senior Counsel and Director of Group Services at the Homeschool Legal Defense Association, joins us to explore the growing world of homeschooling, co-ops, and micro schools. Darren explains why parents are fully capable of educating their children, pointing to decades of strong academic outcomes and the wide range of resources available to families today. He also breaks down what co-ops and micro schools are, how they differ from private schools, and how parent involvement varies across these models.

Darren offers practical guidance for families looking to join or start a homeschool co-op or micro school, discusses how state laws can impact these options, and shares insights from nearly 30 years of helping homeschool families navigate challenges such as diploma recognition and group formation.

The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, President of the Parental Rights Foundation. Stay informed on parental rights news by signing up for email alerts at parentalrightsfoundation.org/getinvolved.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

HSLDA’s list of homeschool co-ops and groups: https://my.hslda.org/groups/s/