IDEA Homeschool

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Today, as we mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks, our superintendent sent a call for unity to all Galena City School District families and staff. His invitation echoes to all Americans. Here's an excerpt from his letter:

"Twenty-five years later, perhaps one of the most meaningful ways we can honor those we lost is not only by remembering the tragedy of September 11, but by remembering the humanity of September 12."

📄 Read the full letter here: https://www.gcsdk12.org/news-events/news

07/31/2026

If you'll be at the Arctic Lightning Air Show this weekend on Eielson Air Force Base, come say hi at the IDEA booth!

We'll be giving out light bulbs on a stick, which you can use as a fan or to shield your eyes from the sun while watching the show! 😎 ✈️

05/22/2026

There's something truly special about IDEA graduation ceremonies.

You can feel it as each graduate walks to the middle of the stage and is greeted there by family members who present the diploma.

It's a simple gesture that reflects the fact that IDEA families aren't just bystanders of their child's education. They are active participants, walking alongside their child for every step of the journey. 🩵

Big congrats to the remarkable graduates and families of IDEA Homeschool's Class of 2026! 🎓 🎉

05/12/2026

It's official! 🎉 IDEA Homeschool is now a Purple Star School!

The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation's military.

Over the past year, IDEA’s contact teachers and staff have listened carefully to the experiences of our military-connected families and then developed events, tools, and resources designed specifically for their needs.

We are honored to serve the families of all who serve our country! 🇺🇸

💡 Learn more at https://ideahomeschool.org/purple-star

05/01/2026

IDEA Families,

Interested in taking advantage of special deals offered during this year's Fair?...TODAY is your last chance! If you're ordering curriculum from Fair exhibitors (direct-billed from next year's 26/27 allotment) make sure to enter your order(s) before our form closes this evening—Friday, May 1st at 11:59PM.

Visit: https://fair.ideahomeschool.org/ordering/ to place your online orders.

After the form closes, you'll still be able to make purchases directly through vendors and get reimbursed for qualifying purchases after July 1.

Here is a listing of all of our 2026 Fair exhibitors where you can click through to view their websites, as well:
https://fair.ideahomeschool.org/exhibitors-2026/

Happy next-school-year-planning & curriculum shopping! 😄

04/30/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone joining us for today's IDEA Homeschool Curriculum Fair at the Juneau Christian Center! Our team's had the BEST TIME connecting with all of our Southeast-area families! 🤩

Still planning to stop by? Our Juneau Exhibit Hall is open until 6pm and we have several workshop sessions available to choose from this afternoon! (See the comments for more details.)

04/28/2026

IDEA Families—Have you checked out our online Fair ordering form yet? We have several new-to-the-Fair vendors this year (some returning after a break - others BRAND NEW!!) that you can order from for the upcoming school year!

GENERAL FAIR ORDERING:

Enrolled IDEA families may place orders for any of our Fair vendors with direct-billing out of your 2026/27 allotment here: 👇

🔗 https://fair.ideahomeschool.org/ordering/

Please note: a few vendors have exceptions & special ordering instructions. For more specifics, read the ordering page intro before proceeding to the form. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us!

04/28/2026

Hey there, Fairbanks families!

If you haven't stopped by our IDEA Tech booth at the Fairbanks Fair, we're eager to show you all of the new tech for your homeschooler(s)—from Autodesk student subscriptions to the latest computers & iPads!

We were even able to snag a BRAND NEW Mac "Neo" student laptop for your demo-ing pleasure!

04/28/2026

We've had a FANTASTIC time catching up with all the families at our Fairbanks IDEA Curriculum Fair!

Please join us today (Tuesday, April 28) at the 8 Star Events Center for another fun-filled day! Our Exhibit Hall will be open from 10am to 3pm with workshops running from 10:30am-2pm.

04/28/2026

We'd like to take a moment to thank our longtime event sponsor: Rainbow Resource Center, Inc. 👏

Because of their generous sponsorship, we've been able to grow our Fair with bigger venues, additional exhibitors and MUCH MORE to offer our families every year!

🌈 ABOUT RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTER:

In 1989 Rainbow "Re-Source" Center began as a curriculum recycling service to help stretch the homeschooling budget. As their family-owned company transitioned to selling new products, they maintained their desire to keep prices low while offering products they knew worked well in a homeschooling setting—catering to each student's learning style and parents' teaching methodologies.

🌈 HOW TO ORDER:

Enrolled IDEA families can order from Rainbow Resource Center (and many other Fair vendors) direct-billed from your 2026/27 allotment here:
🔗 https://fair.ideahomeschool.org/ordering/

You may also browse the Rainbow Resource website for over 50,000 products in all subjects for grades PK to 12:
🔗 https://www.rainbowresource.com/

Note: IDEA Fair ordering closes on Friday evening, May 1st!

04/21/2022

JUNEAU FAMILIES:

Today is the LAST DAY to get your tickets for our Juneau Keynote Breakfast happening on 4/28!

Purchase tickets online here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ideahomeschool/671014

04/05/2022

Our IDEA Fair registration is now open! We're so happy to be back in-person this year for our event at the Juneau Christian Center on April 28th.

We'll also have virtual workshops April 11-15—so make sure you sign up this week in order to gain access to special pre-fair online events and other bonus features, as well!

The IDEA Curriculum Fair is the premiere homeschool event in Alaska, where participants have the opportunity to learn about homeschool products from dozens of homeschool curriculum providers and a wide variety of workshops.

01/12/2022

Our SE IDEA office has re-opened! We're back to normal business hours 8am-4:30pm.

01/11/2022

Our SE IDEA office is temporarily closed again today, Tuesday, January 11th, due to continued concerns of snow load on the Jordan Creek Center. Most staff are working from home & available via email.

06/21/2019

4th grade+ IDEA Families in Juneau:

We're having a summer art workshop, WATERMELON BOWLS! Join us on June 26th to make the bowls, and June 28th, to paint and finish them up.

View all the details (at our family website - link below) and sign up with Janice to attend.

https://www.ideafamilies.org/families/region-se/?p=548

02/24/2019

02/23/2019

Join us in supporting our IDEA teams in the 35th Annual Academic Decathlon! Tune in tonight as they battle in the Super Quiz Team Relay.

Watch the competition live at 7:00pm AKST
via the private link, courtesy of GCI Education.

https://www.ideafamilies.org/families/private-stream

12/14/2018

Juneau Kindergarten Parents:

Join us on Monday for story time and snowman building fun! Refer to your IDEA email for all the details and please let Janice know if you are coming, so we can have plenty of supplies for everyone.