The go-to resource for homeschooling through the critical high school years―and equipping your teen with what they need to move into the future with confidence, purpose, and clarity. As parents, we dream big dreams for our children and our families. For many, choosing to homeschool―especially in the younger years―is a way to intentionally achieve those dreams, offering not just academic flexibility but the freedom to truly know a child and nurture them accordingly. But as high school approaches, a question remains: Can homeschooling in the high school years continue to be a well-rounded and practical path that helps teens pursue their dreams for the future? Rachel Kovac knows this is the case. Filled with her own personal story as well as expert and practical knowledge, Their Future is Shining Bright empowers parents to confidently guide their student through a thoughtfully crafted high school education at home that ensures they’re academically prepared and emotionally resilient for their unique post-graduation paths. In each chapter of this encouraging book, Rachel addresses common challenges of high-school homeschooling to help you discover how to: teach core and advanced subjects―even if you’re not an expert―by exploring a variety of flexible options: home-based learning, online courses, tutors, co-ops, and hybrid programs - embrace the power of the humanities to shape your teen’s mind and heart through history, literature, and the arts - navigate AP classes, dual enrollment, certification programs, and opportunities to earn college credit or a trade degree while still in high school - guide your teen in exploring internships, apprenticeships, passion projects, and job shadowing - build strong transcripts and confidently approach college, scholarships, and financial aid - help your teen find true community through friendships, co-ops, and multigenerational relationships - explore the ways you can grow as a family, define your unique family culture, and foster a genuine love of learning that will last their whole lives Whether you are thinking about homeschooling for the first time or continuing your child’s educational journey at home, Their Future is Shining Bright is more than a guide; it’s an invitation to reimagine the high school years as a time of growth, closeness, exploration, and boundless potential. Rachel Kovac has written a remarkable guide for homeschooling parents who are navigating the high school years. With a gentle, mentoring tone, she equips families preparing students for college or one of the many other post–high school paths. What makes this book stand out is its holistic vision: Teenagers are nurtured not only academically but also through family, community, faith, and character. Beautifully woven with Scripture, poetry, and her personal story, this book is practical and inspiring―a trustworthy companion for parents who want to see their teens flourish. I would urge parents not to wait until their children reach high school to pick up this book. Read it early so that you step into those years prepared and confident. Leah Boden, author of Modern Miss Mason and the Tales of Boldness and Faith series Their Future is Shining Bright by Rachel Kovac is a powerful resource for families committed to guiding students through the evolving landscape of higher education. With a deep understanding of the homeschool experience and the demands of advanced academics, Kovac offers practical strategies and heartfelt encouragements that resonate with both educational leaders and parents. This book serves as a foundational guide, helping families make informed decisions while partnering with educators to support students on their journey toward college and beyond. It’s an essential tool for any community invested in student success and academic empowerment. Abel R. Gonzales, Ph.D., college access leader and coach This book needs to be central on the shelf of all homeschooling families! Drawing upon a wealth of resources, research, and personal experience, Rachel Kovac masterfully provides an encouraging and informative manual that will bear the test of culture and time. With the swift rise of homeschooling as a viable and purposeful path for our children, Kovac’s important guide is timelier than ever. Her practical yet ideological work manages to speak to the mind and the heart of what it means to be truly educated to the glory of God. Kovac lays out a careful path so we can ensure our children have every opportunity to become wise, loving, and flourishing adults. With Kovac’s widely knowledgeable yet engagingly accessible help, our children’s future shines brightly indeed! Dr. Carolyn Weber, professor at New College Franklin, homeschooling mum of four, speaker, and award-winning author of Surprised by Oxford Rachel Kovac has written a book that desperately needed to be written. Finally, someone has written a book about home-educating high school students that is as inspiring as