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!

04/05/2022

Our IDEA Curriculum Fair registration is now open! We're so happy to be back in-person this year for our event at the Sterling Community Center on April 20.

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.

01/06/2022

Our Soldotna location is closed today due to burst pipes and no restrooms. We'll keep families posted once we are able to re-open. Our teachers are working from home, so e-mail is the best way to reach us in the meantime. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

01/05/2022

Region K Families: You may be having difficulty reaching us this afternoon as our phone system is down. Techs/phone personnel are working on the issue, but there’s an unknown timeline for a fix. We hope to be operational again soon!

In the meantime, e-mail is the best way to reach our Soldotna team. Or, please feel free to call another IDEA office (Anchorage, Eagle River, Fairbanks, or Juneau) if you need immediate assistance.

10/01/2019

Kenai Peninsula IDEA Families: Did you miss our Soldotna Family Picture Day? Not to worry! Due to popular demand, we've added an EXTRA DAY & still have some openings for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2nd.

Call 260-7555 to schedule a time for your student(s) and/or your family.⠀
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09/04/2019

IDEA Families (Kenai): Join us tomorrow for our first meeting of the 2019-2020 school year!

🗓 Wednesday, September 4
🕐 1pm

Visit our IDEA family website for more details: https://ideafamilies.org/families/region-k/?p=2203

07/18/2019

The SUN is OUT! ☀️

IDEA Kenai Families: Join us at our Kenai Park Day from 11am to 1pm today! No agenda planned--just let the kids play. (Bring a sack lunch, if you'd like!)

Can't be there today? We'll be having our last Kenai Park Day of the summer next Thursday.

More info:
https://www.ideafamilies.org/families/region-k/?p=2105

06/13/2019

JOIN US for an exciting Geocaching Adventure Day on Tuesday, July 9th. Open to all (Kenai Peninsula Region) IDEA Families with students of all ages.

Visit our family website for more info & to sign-up: https://www.ideafamilies.org/families/region-k/?p=2110

04/23/2019

Come see us at the Fair!!!!

Stop by to see our IDEA techs at the Curriculum Fair this week and be sure to check out the special Apple bundle!

Kenai Peninsula families: Join us at the Soldotna Sports Center today! Exhibit hall opens at 10:00am this morning.

Today's full schedule: https://www.ideafamilies.org/fair/soldotna/

02/24/2019