Losing the Right to Homeschool In France: A True Story

Tracy and Bernard Tourneur are fighting for their freedom to homeschool in France. They have been denied authorization to homeschool their son under a new law that was initially aimed at combating radical Islamism. It’s important for people in the United States and around the world to pay attention to homeschool freedom issues, as laws and policies in other countries can influence the homeschooling environment globally. Join Tracy and HSLDA’s Kevin Boden as we talk about how we can be diligent to protect the homeschooling freedoms that have been fought for on our own soil and learn how you can help.

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Tracy is an American citizen and homeschool mom living in France. After meeting her French husband while he was an active duty French Army officer serving at the NATO headquarters, she has lived in France for the past twelve years. She is eager to share her family’s story about being denied authorization to homeschool in France under a law supposedly conceived to combat terrorism.


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Heidi has been married to her husband Jay since 1989. Together they have seven children and three grandchildren! The St. Johns homeschooled their kids all the way through high school. Heidi is the the author of seven books, host of the popular podcast "Off the Bench," and the founder of MomStrong International, an online community of women learning God's Word and how to apply it to every day life. She and her husband Jay are also the founders of Firmly Planted Family and the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center, located in Vancouver, Washington.