Open Ed has been a huge part of our successful homeschool year. Most homeschooling families live on a single income, which makes it difficult to spend money on classes, trips, supplies, and experiences. But with reimbursement for these costs, choosing the best resources for my child has become much easier. I’ve gone from being a “No Mommy” to a “Yes Mommy.” Open Ed reimburses about $2,700 per year, which has covered gymnastics, art, PE, dance, cooking classes, books, a cash register, learning games, puzzles, a microscope, field trips, museum memberships, math programs, co-op dues, and more. Though they can’t cover my faith-based unit studies, they do cover my internet bill, which is a wash. This financial support alone has made this year’s homeschool experience night and day compared to previous ones. Similar to a charter school experience, the Open Ed staff is just an email away for help, tutoring, and more. And most of all, Open Ed wants us to be on our own path. There is zero pressure to duplicate public school at home. They want us to be innovative, flexible and have fun.