Capitol Day 2026 Recap: Homeschool Families Show Up at the Oregon Capitol

In this episode, we recap Capitol Day 2026 and share what happened when around 300 homeschoolers gathered at the Oregon Capitol to engage with legislators and stand for homeschool freedom.We walk through the highlights of the day, the conversations that took place with lawmakers, and why showing up in person makes a measurable difference. We also discuss the materials distributed, the questions legislators are asking about homeschooling in Oregon, and how families can remain engaged beyond a single event.Capitol Day is more than a field trip. It is a practical civics lesson. When families engage respectfully and confidently, it strengthens both our homeschool community and our ability to protect educational freedom in Oregon.In This EpisodeWhat Capitol Day looked like on the groundWhy in-person legislative engagement mattersThe impact of homeschool families showing up at the CapitolUpdated homeschool statistics shared with lawmakersHow families can continue advocating beyond one eventWhat’s coming next, including Apple Pie DayChapters00:00 Capitol Day Overview01:53 Highlights and Takeaways07:24 Conversations with Lawmakers10:27 Resources and Next Steps for Homeschool Freedom14:08 Future Events and Continued EngagementMentioned in This Episode→ NEW Homeschool Research Booklet:  https://oceanetwork.org/research-booklet/→ Capitol Field Trip Printable Pack: https://oceanetwork.org/oregon-capitol-field-trip-printable/ → Homeschool Freedom Challenge: https://oceanetwork.org/hfchallenge/→ Help with Apple Pie Day: https://oceanetwork.org/volunteer/CONNECT WITH OCEANETWORKSubmit Questions: https://oceanetwork.org/podcast-question-comment/Sign Up for Updates and a FREE Homeschool Magazine - https://oceanetwork.org/signup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooloregon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeschooloregon/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolinginoregonLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin OCEANetwork at the Lighthouse!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oceanetwork202Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lighthouse-homeschooling-in-oregon-with-oceanetwork/id1874537115Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SP1af72CBdQorGDryffm2?si=73e2d7b6cec34837