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Homeschool guides,
by state and philosophy
Plain-language guides to every US state's homeschool requirements, plus how different educational philosophies shape how families teach.
Educational Philosophies
Your approach shapes everything — what you teach, how you teach it, and what your day looks like. Most families gravitate toward one primary philosophy and borrow freely from others.
Not sure yet?
Start here — a quick guide to which approach fits your family.
Classical
Trivium-based. Grammar, logic, rhetoric. Great Books, Latin, four-year history cycle.
Charlotte Mason
Living books, narration, short lessons, nature study. "Children are born persons."
Montessori
Hands-on materials, uninterrupted work cycles, child-led independence.
Waldorf-Inspired
Arts integrated into every subject. Main Lesson blocks, delayed academics, rhythm-based.
Traditional / Textbook
Structured grade-level curriculum. Easiest on-ramp for new homeschoolers.
Unschooling
Child-directed, interest-led. No prescribed curriculum. Trust the child.
Eclectic / Relaxed
Mix and match. Most homeschoolers are here. Yarrow's default setting.
Unit Studies
Thematic, cross-subject blocks. One topic, many angles. Great for mixed ages.
Requirements by State
Plain-language compliance rules for all 50 states + DC. Regulation level tells you at a glance what you're walking into.
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AlabamaLowAlaskaLowArizonaLow-ModerateArkansasModerateCaliforniaLow-ModerateColoradoLow-ModerateConnecticutLowDelawareModerateDistrict of ColumbiaModerateFloridaLow-ModerateGeorgiaLow-ModerateHawaiiModerateIdahoLowIllinoisLowIndianaLowIowaModerateKansasLow-ModerateKentuckyLow-ModerateLouisianaLow-ModerateMaineModerateMarylandModerateMassachusettsHighMichiganLowMinnesotaLow-ModerateMississippiLow-ModerateMissouriLowMontanaLow-ModerateNebraskaLow-ModerateNevadaLow-ModerateNew HampshireModerateNew JerseyLowNew MexicoLow-ModerateNew YorkHighNorth CarolinaLow-ModerateNorth DakotaModerateOhioLow-ModerateOklahomaLowOregonLow-ModeratePennsylvaniaHighRhode IslandHighSouth CarolinaLow-ModerateSouth DakotaLow-ModerateTennesseeLow-ModerateTexasLowUtahLow-ModerateVermontHighVirginiaLow-ModerateWashingtonLow-ModerateWest VirginiaModerateWisconsinLow-ModerateWyomingLow