RAR #281: Homeschooling High School with Rachel Kovac

From Read-Aloud Revival ® by Sarah Mackenzie

May 28, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and strategies of homeschooling during high school with expert Rachel Kovac.

Join us for RAR's Summer Adventure . How do we homeschool high school? It’s *the* question, isn’t it? A lot of us go into homeschooling ready and excited for the younger years. Then as high school approaches, things start to feel… a little more complicated. To say the least. Navigating difficult subjects, transcripts, college applications, and alternatives to college if that isn’t a good fit for your child can be intimidating. It’s no wonder that homeschooling high school is one of the most-asked topics here at RAR. As many of you know, I have three kids who I homeschooled through high school who are now in college and beyond. My guest today is also an experienced homeschool mom who’s had two of her six children graduate high school and move on to college. Rachel Kovac is a speaker, educator, and the author of the new book, Their Future is Shining Bright : A Guide to Homeschooling High School. I invited her to talk with me about the nitty gritty details of getting your kids through high school, as well as to share some big-picture encouragement as you face the challenges of the high school years. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why the high school years feel so intimidating and…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Mackenzie

Guest: Rachel Kovac

Topics covered

homeschooling
high school
parenting
education
growth mindset

Keywords

homeschooling high school
transcripts
college applications
parenting teens
education strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Their Future is Shining Bright : A Guide to Homeschooling High School