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Born out of the Eclectic Homeschoolers of Middle Tennessee when we recognized the need to create a truly safe space for Homeschoolers who celebrate the diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, religious expression, spirituality, ability, and lifestyle throughout all of humanity, this group is actively anti-racist and will not tolerate the intolerant.

We are a secular group, meaning we are not overtly religious as a group. We are aware that our membership will be diverse and from all walks of life. Your personal religion or spirituality is part of the beauty of humanity, is what makes you a unique individual, and it should be celebrated.

We have included the word progressive in our name because we are actively anti-racist, pro-immigrant, and are allies to the LGBTQ+ community. Be prepared to be challenged. If you are white and don’t identify as LGBTQ+, be prepared to listen to the viewpoints of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community members without centering yourself in their narrative. In a diverse group, we will be confronted by people from different backgrounds, religions, and whose personal convictions we may disagree with. This is a good thing! It is an opportunity for growth and learning, two ideals that the entire homeschool world should be able to get behind. See these moments that challenge you as an opportunity to tolerate your discomfort while honoring another person’s story.