Heather Rivers, Author at Choose Education Independence

Aug 24, 2026

This is the third article in the Formations Series. Read “Part 1: From Parish to Public School: The...

Aug 17, 2026

What do “capitalism” and “communism” really mean? At their core, both paradigms take a position on property ownership....

Aug 10, 2026

“The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties. Great necessities call out great virtues.”...

Aug 03, 2026

We often think of private property as merely material: land, money, possessions, or wealth. Because of this, debates...

Jul 27, 2026

The ark is a structured domain within the economy of freedom, a sanctuary built to shelter the domain...

Jul 20, 2026

A family witnesses their home being packed away as they begin a new transition. Often, the transition is...

Jul 13, 2026

In This Article Building Fences in the Wrong Places Addressing the Stigma Around Homeschooling How to Understand This...

Jul 06, 2026

“Learn AI or be left behind.” The race to make children proficient in artificial intelligence (AI) as early...

Jul 03, 2026

I was born on the Fourth of July. Growing up, that meant red, white, and blue sailor dresses;...

Jun 29, 2026

Part 5 of the Build an Ark series by Education Independence. By Lauren Gideon, Director of Government Relations,...

Jun 22, 2026

Jun 15, 2026

Five Observations from Attending a State Legislator’s Coffee Hour Three years ago, my mom and I walked into...