What is happening in the upcoming election? The fall general election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and among the offices we will be voting for are Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, US Representatives, Wisconsin State Representatives, and all Wisconsin State Senators in odd-numbered districts.  Who is WHPA endorsing? ...

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“I’ve read posts and comments on social media which suggest WHPA has changed after some founding members retired and new people stepped into leadership roles, and I’m not sure what to think. I mean, WHPA is still around, and we still have our homeschooling law and freedoms, right? What’s different?” As the old adage goes, ...

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“Where do the dates come from for the PI-1206 Homeschool Report?” WHPA is often asked this question. The short answer is: October 15 has been the filing due date for Wisconsin enrollment reports since 1959, and the report has asked for the enrollment as of the 3rd Friday of September since 1967.  Since this is ...

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“I removed my children from public school at the end of this last school year, and we immediately began homeschooling for the summer so we wouldn’t fall behind. I must be doing something wrong, because they hate all the textbooks and workbooks I bought. They complain and fight constantly, or refuse to come out of ...

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As Wisconsin homeschoolers, all WHPA members should be familiar with Wisconsin’s compulsory attendance law, Wis Stat 118.15, which requires any adult in charge of a child to ensure that child attends school regularly. It’s a straightforward idea: all children must attend school. However, there is sometimes confusion around that straightforward idea. Is there more to ...

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