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Graduation: Michelle Obama

As some of your homeschooled teens approach high school graduation, I thought they might enjoy a commencement speech to remember. First Lady Michelle Obama’s powerful commencement address to 2015 graduates of Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. Tuskegee University is a HBCU founded in 1881 with deep historical significance, and her speech is especially inspirational for young women. Look for many in the coming weeks.

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Graduation: Make Your Bed

As some of your homeschooled teens approach high school graduation, I thought they might enjoy a commencement speech to remember. Last year I shared this University of Texas commencement by Admiral William H. McRaven after watching it with my 22 year old son. I’m sharing it again this year because he has literally made his bed every day since watching- talk about impact! This speech is fantastic. Look for many in the coming weeks.

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Graduation: Kyle Martin

As some of your homeschooled teens approach high school graduation, I thought they might enjoy a commencement speech to remember. Look for many in the coming weeks. This speech is from Kyle Martin, a high school valedictorian with a 4.6 GPA who offers wisdom about balance. His speech reflects his deep Christian faith, but I think that those who are not Christian will also find relevant wisdom in his message.

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North Dakota Now Requires Cybersecurity for High School Graduation

Big news for the state of North Dakota! Starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, students in North Dakota public and private schools (and homeschools) will have to complete a class in computer science or cybersecurity in order to graduate from high school, according to a new state law. The law, signed March 24 by Gov. Doug Burgum, takes effect July 31, 2025.

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Graduation: Steve Jobs

As some of your homeschooled teens approach high school graduation, I thought they might enjoy a commencement speech to remember. Sure, they may not be attending a “ceremony” in person, but these extraordinary speakers can be enjoyed at home- and are worth every minute. Look for many in the coming weeks. First up: Steve Jobs at Stanford’s Commencement 2005. (Mr. Jobs starts at 7:40)

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Nearly Sold Out: HS4CC Honor Cord Fundraiser!

We are absolutely going to hit our fundraising goal!! I hoped to keep orders open until March 25, but we are selling many each day, so we’ll likely sell out in February. You still have an opportunity to get one for your graduating teen.

What is the HS4CC Honor Cord Fundraiser? The sale of honor cords is funding our effort to become a nonprofit organization AND honor your teen’s college credit by wearing a Homeschooling for College Credit honor cord on their regalia!

Several people asked me if we will have them again next year: YES! This has been an enormous success, people are loving them, and I have a very very very special idea for next year. <smile>

Read our nonprofit press release

DEADLINE to place your order is March 25, 2023 or until supplies last

SHIPPING estimated arrival April 7, 2023.

Orders are securely processed through PayPal and covered by PayPal Purchase Protection.

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HS4CC Honor Cord Fundraiser!

We are nearing 50% of our goal needed to file for non-profit status. You can support our effort AND honor your teen’s college credit when they wear a Homeschooling for College Credit honor cord on their regalia!

Read our nonprofit press release

DEADLINE to place your order is March 25, 2023

SHIPPING estimated arrival April 25, 2023.

Orders are securely processed through PayPal and covered by PayPal Purchase Protection.