Welcome to Homeschool Signal

Homeschool parents are drowning in advice—Instagram posts, TikToks, Pinterest pins, Facebook posts, guru recommendations—but very little of it is backed by actual research. Meanwhile, valuable education research sits locked in academic journals, inaccessible to most.

That's where Homeschool Signal comes in: we provide research clarity for home educators.

If you're homeschooling (or thinking about it), you've probably asked yourself:

• "Am I teaching reading the right way?"
• "Do learning styles actually work?"
• "What does research say about math fact practice?"
• "How do I help my ADHD/dyslexic child?"

Every week, Homeschool Signal delivers a research brief that cuts through the noise and gives you clear, practical guidance.

Think of us as your research department—we read the studies so you don't have to, then show you exactly how to apply the findings with your kids.

Here’s some topics we’ll cover:

• Reading instructionPhonics, comprehension, fluency strategies
• Math educationFact fluency, conceptual understanding, problem-solving
• ADHD and learning differencesEvidence-based interventions that work
• Dyslexia strategiesResearch-backed approaches for struggling readers
• Learning scienceMemory, retention, and how kids actually learn
• Curriculum evaluationWhich programs align with research (and which don't)

Our Approach

Evidence-based, not guru-based: We don't follow personalities or methodologies. We follow the research, wherever it leads.
Method-agnostic: Whether you're Charlotte Mason, classical, eclectic, or unschooling-curious, we won't tell you which approach is "right." We'll show you what the evidence says works for reading, math, and learning—and you can apply it however fits your family.
Honest about limitations: Research doesn't have all the answers. When studies conflict, we say so. When the evidence is thin, we acknowledge it. We present nuance, not oversimplification.

Who This Is For

You're in the right place if you:

• Homeschool your kids (or are thinking about it)
• Want research-backed guidance, not guru opinions
• Feel anxious about "doing it right" and need data to feel confident
• Have a neurodivergent child (ADHD, autism, dyslexia) and need evidence-based strategies
• Value science over anecdotes

This might not be for you if you:

• Want inspirational encouragement (we focus on research, not cheerleading)
• Are looking for methodology-specific content (Charlotte Mason only, classical only, etc.)
• Prefer Pinterest-style tips over in-depth research analysis

About the Founder

Hi, I'm Corinn,

I'm a former tech leader turned homeschool parent with a Master's degree in tech management After 10+ years making data-driven decisions in research and tech, I brought the same analytical approach to the biggest project of my life: teaching my own kiddo.

Just like I wouldn't ship a product without reviewing the data, I won't choose curriculum without reading the research.

Every week, I spend 10-15 hours reading education research papers, evaluating methodology, and synthesizing findings. Then I translate those findings into practical guidance that busy homeschool parents can actually use.

I'm not an education professor or an instagram influencer While I do have some research creds, I'm primarily a parent who believes that evidence-based guidance shouldn't be locked away in academic journals—it should be accessible to everyone raising and teaching children at home.

**Questions?**Email: [email protected]
Follow: @homeschoolsignal on instagram

—Corinn Reston