Homeschool Week in Ft. Lauderdale (February 22-28, 2009)

Broward Christian Homeschoolers (BCH) is VERY pleased to announce Broward County Mayor Stacy Ritter, Fort Lauderdale Mayor James Naugle, and Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober, are officially recognizing the homeschooling families in our area!

At 11:00am on Thursday, February 26, 2009, Broward Vice-Mayor Ken Keechl presented Broward County Mayor Stacy Ritter's official Proclamation declaring February 22-28, 2009 as Homeschool Week in Broward County. The ceremony took place at the main branch of the Broward Library in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Immediately following the ceremony, the library's staff hosted a Story Time and tour of homeschool resources at the library. Also, Broward Virtual School provided information and materials about its FREE program for homeschoolers. (Broward County Mayor Ritter's Proclamation can be seen HERE.)

Also, on February 17, 2009, Ft. Lauderdale Mayor James Naugle issued an official Proclamation during the City Commission Meeting, which recognized the homeschool families of his city and declared February 22-28, 2009 as Homeschool Week in Fort Lauderdale. (Mayor Naugle’s Proclamation can be seen HERE and a video of the City Commission meeting is available on-line by CLICKING HERE.) Note: The presentation occurs 15:53 minutes into the meeting at around 6:17pm.

Additionally, on February 2, 2009, Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober issued a Congratulatory Letter in recognition of the home schooling families of Hollywood. (Mayor Bober’s Congratulatory Letter can be seen HERE.)

These three historic events, and the activities for Homeschool Week in Ft. Lauderdale (CLICK HERE), have been coordinated by board members of the Broward Christian Homeschoolers (BCH), but they are not exclusive accolades of any one person or group. Rather these achievements are in recognition of the accomplishments and dedication of the many families who have homeschooled in Broward County during the 25 years home education has been legal in Florida.

“We thank Mayor Ritter, Mayor Naugle, and Mayor Bober for their recognitions of the home schooling families in our area. With over 2800 homeschool students currently registered in Broward County this school year, BCH believes no one group, organization or individual represents all home school families in our area. As a united front ALL homeschoolers are collectively the strongest voice for home education.”

- The Broward Christian Homeschoolers’ Board of Directors -

Please CLICK HERE for details regarding local companies, attractions and organizations recognizing Homeschool Week in Fort Lauderdale by offering various activities and promotions for homeschool families between February 22-28, 2009!

Please email John Kernohan by CLICKING HERE with any questions you might have regarding Homeschool Week in Ft. Lauderdale or about any of the Mayors' recognitions of homeschoolers in our area.