Homeschool Rising is my new TOP recommendation for parents who want to deep dive into our current educational landscape and better understand their options—particularly homeschooling.As a Director of a classical homeschool community, I weekly connect with and serve families who are embarking on their own homeschool journeys. Homeschool Rising is a fantastic resource to point them to whether they are brand new to homeschooling or seasoned veterans. Everything from the history of education through the ages to current statistics and research studies to the hope and encouragement for homeschoolers, from cover to cover, Homeschool Rising is a wealth of valuable insights and information. The 14 pages of Notes at the end are GOLD as she lists the links to every single study referenced in each chapter. Data nerds like myself will rejoice in examining and sharing these studies with other parents.I was also pleasantly surprised to see numerous mentions of the role classical education played throughout history with an accurate description of its emphasis on logic, critical thinking, and nourishing souls on truth, goodness, and beauty. When parents begin to understand that true education is about cultivating wisdom, virtue and lifelong learners, they soon awaken to the realization that the “old” classical, tried and true approach to education is more relevant and needed today! Christy-Faith’s list of world-changers that were homeschooled (many of them classically) is proof that if we want to raise leaders, then homeschooling is an extraordinary endeavour.This book certainly isn’t just for classical homeschoolers. It's for ALL parents who care about kids’ childhoods, well-being and education. All parents need to examine and reckon with the state of American schools today. Our society has gone far too long trusting the “experts” without questioning the underlying philosophies driving the current policies and methods. Christ-Faith says, “The moment has arrived to liberate ourselves from the confines of the past century and half and from the prevailing belief that schools hold unquestionable authority over our children’s education.” She raises the questions we should all be asking. She also shows us the current studies & data that should sound the alarm for all parents. American students are NOT thriving and these facts can no longer be ignored.I so appreciate Christy-Faith sharing her own transformative journey in public schooling from childhood, high school, college and beyond. The revelations she gained as a sought-after education consultant are priceless. Her encounters and experiences compelled her to “deconstruct” her views on our schools and ultimately conclude that “the system is beyond reform”. When that revelation set in, she walked away from it all to educate her four children at home. It’s a powerful testimony I believe all parents will resonate with on many levels.I’m so grateful Christy-Faith didn’t stop there. She has taken her years of hard-earned wisdom and insights from her journey and research and is shining a light on what homeschooling truly is and why more families are choosing it today. She highlights the diverse pedagogies, learning methods and resources parents can explore in their own journeys. She produces a fantastic podcast and does weekly live Q&A time on social media. And she has created the unltimate homeschool community available to all parents worldwide in her Thrive Homeschool Community. I highly encourage families to not just read her book, but take time to glean from her other resources found on her “Let’s Connect” page at the end of her book.Homeschool Rising is 1000% worth reading! It is a timely resource for ALL parents who care about their kids' education and the future of our society.Thank you Christy-Faith for all that you are creating and putting out in the world! It is priceless!