— Capitol Day 2026 Recap! —
Thank you to all who came out for Oregon Homeschool Capitol Day 2026!
Nearly 300 homeschool students, parents, and leaders gathered at the Capitol with us to engage directly with their legislators and stand for homeschool freedom.
Families met with lawmakers, delivered updated homeschool statistics, and answered questions about home education across our state. The day was both fun and purposeful. When homeschool families show up, legislators take notice!
Listen to the Capitol Day Recap
Miss the event or want a closer look at what happened? In this recap episode on the Lighthouse podcast, we walk through the highlights of Capitol Day 2026 and share what we observed from the ground.
In this episode, we cover:
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What the day looked like inside the Capitol and how families engaged with legislators
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The types of questions lawmakers are asking about homeschooling in Oregon
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What comes next and how families can stay involved
What’s Next?
Capitol Day is one part of ongoing engagement. We will continue building relationships with legislators, providing accurate information about homeschooling in Oregon, and equipping families to participate confidently in the civic process.
Our next opportunity to gather at the Capitol is Apple Pie Day, where we continue strengthening connections with lawmakers while delivering apple pies! Details will be shared as we get closer to spring 2027.
- Join our email list to stay informed about advocacy efforts, events, and opportunities to engage.
- Let us know if you want to help with Apple Pie Day! We are beginning early planning now. Let us know if you might be interested in volunteering and we’ll reach out as we get closer to that event.
Homeschool Research Booklet
At Capitol Day 2026, we distributed an updated Homeschool Research Booklet to legislators and staff throughout the Capitol.
This booklet provides current research, outcome data, and key facts about homeschooling in Oregon and nationwide. Each copy was delivered alongside a formal cover letter from Freedom Watch team lead Rodger Williams, introducing OCEANetwork and explaining why this information is relevant to ongoing legislative conversations.
We are making this resource publicly available so families, leaders, and policymakers can access the same research shared at the Capitol.
Capitol Day 2026 was a clear reminder that consistent, respectful engagement matters. When homeschool families take the time to show up, it strengthens our community and our ability to protect educational freedom in Oregon.
We are grateful for every family who participated and look forward to continuing this important work together!
~ The OCEANetwork Team
2026 Oregon Homeschool Capitol Day
Bring your family and join the OCEANetwork Freedom Watch team at the 2026 Oregon Homeschool Capitol Day!
Connecting with legislators at the Capitol is an important activity for promoting homeschool freedoms in Oregon. It paves the way for future efforts to protect and expand those freedoms!
🗓️ February 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Arrive early for parking!)
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Educational for the whole family (Capitol tours available.)
☑️ Impactful for homeschool freedom
The 2026 Oregon Homeschool Capitol Day is a fantastic opportunity for your family. It takes place during the legislative short session to promote homeschool freedom and parental rights to legislators. (Apple Pie Day, which is our larger event, is held during long legislative session years.)
Families are welcome! Join us at the 2026 Oregon Homeschool Capitol Day.
- Gather with families from across the state to support homeschooling in Oregon
- Help share current homeschool data with legislators (vital for protecting freedoms!)
- Educational experience for the whole family
Capitol Day Schedule
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12:00 pm — Gather in the rotunda for prayer and and educational talk
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12:45 — Pick up information packets in room 167b
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12:45-2:00 pm — Deliver packets to legislators any time in this time slot. (We’ll provide tips and talking points!)
🌟 Public tours of the Capitol are available at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30 – there are no private tours available, but these tours are first come, first served, and can accommodate fairly large groups.
👨💼👩💼 Participate in the Honorary Page Program – Teenagers can sign up to serve as Honorary Pages and experience a day working inside the legislative process. (Students must apply ahead of time, and can indicate February 19 as their preferred day if you’d like it to coincide with Capitol Day.)
Important Notes:
- Consider arriving at 11:30am to get a parking spot. (You may have to walk a few blocks.)
- Enter the Capitol on State Street. The front entrance is still currently closed.
- Lunch break not scheduled. Eat ahead of time or bring a simple sack lunch to eat in the car or outside, weather permitting.
- OCEANetwork representatives will be available to answer questions.
This is an event by the Oregon Home Education Association Network (OCEANetwork) and the OCEANetwork Freedom Watch Committee.
A big THANK YOU to our Capitol Day sponsors for their generosity and support of Oregon homeschoolers! Take time to learn more about their resources.
Classical Conversations supports homeschool families through a Christ-centered, classical education model focused on community and lifelong learning.
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) supports homeschooling families nationwide by defending homeschool freedom and advocating for parents’ rights in education.
Corban University offers Christ-centered higher education—on campus and online—preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong faithfulness.
TeenPact equips students to understand government and leadership through hands-on experiences grounded in a biblical worldview, with programs for ages 8–19.
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