Mandy Davis launches Homebuilt Community for homeschooling families

Mandy Davis, M.Ed., has unveiled the Homebuilt Community, an online town designed to give homeschooling families state rules, curriculum tools, record keeping and peer support in one place. The free-to-join platform opens Oct. 21 and already has more than 3,400 families on the waitlist.

Why it matters: - The Homebuilt Community aims to replace a patchwork of browser tabs, spreadsheets and forums with one system for homeschooling families. - The platform combines compliance help, curriculum shopping, printables and records in one place, which could save parents time and reduce stress. - Free access lowers the barrier for families who are building or expanding a homeschool program.

What happened: - Mandy Davis, M.Ed., author of The Homeschool Bible™ and a former teacher and school principal, announced the Homebuilt Community on Oct. 15. - The online town is set to open Oct. 21. - More than 3,400 families have already signed up to hear from Davis and the Homebuilt Community before launch. - Families can join the waitlist at the community page.

The details: - The State House gives every state’s homeschool requirements in plain English, with the official source behind each answer. - The Curriculum Library includes nearly 200 homeschool programs that families can search, filter and compare side by side. - The Print Shop creates worksheets for each child, including handwriting and math facts, and says the printables are ready in about a minute. - The Records Office keeps attendance, report cards, transcripts and a portfolio for each child in one place, with formats designed to meet state standards. - The Guidance Office covers high school credits, transcripts, dual enrollment and available scholarships. - The Homebuilt Press serves as the town paper with news and notices every Monday morning. - The Freebie Vault offers free printables for members, with more planned over time. - Community Square lets homeschool parents ask questions and get answers from homeschool moms. - The Homebuilt Community is free to join, with optional Visitor plans at $6 per month and Resident plans at $16 per month.

Between the lines: - Davis is framing homeschooling as a community challenge, not just an information problem. - The “online town” model is designed to make the platform feel structured and practical, rather than like another social feed. - The focus on state requirements and records suggests the product is aimed at families who need both support and compliance tools.

What's next: - The Homebuilt Community opens Oct. 21. - Davis said more printables, resources and features will be added over time. - Families can learn more at the company’s announcement.