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1.2.0 - Location-Based Discovery

Homeschool Hive
Homeschool Hive
Developement Team

This release transforms how you discover homeschool communities with intelligent location-based search, interactive maps, and powerful new filters. We've also made critical security improvements and dramatically boosted platform performance.

What's New​

Location-Based Discovery​

Finding groups and events near you is now smarter and faster. The platform automatically detects your location when you visit, showing relevant communities right away. Search results expand intelligently when nearby options are limited, ensuring you always find great homeschool opportunities.

Interactive Map Experience​

Explore your homeschool community visually with our enhanced map features:

  • Hover over map markers to preview group and event details instantly
  • Improved marker styling makes it easier to identify locations at a glance
  • Location data displays consistently across all pages

Advanced Discovery Filters​

Narrow your search with powerful new filtering options:

  • Age Range: Find groups and events perfect for your children's ages
  • Faith: Discover communities that share your family's values
  • Academic Focus: Search by educational approach or subject emphasis

Infinite Scroll for Groups​

Browse through groups seamlessly without clicking through pages. New groups load automatically as you scroll, making discovery effortless.

About Page​

Learn the story behind Homeschool Hive with our new About page, featuring the founder's journey and the mission driving our platform.

Improvements​

Performance​

  • Platform-wide performance improvements deliver noticeably faster page loads
  • Homepage and event pages now load with industry-standard speed
  • Groups page optimized for smooth browsing even with many results
  • Feed updates are significantly faster

User Experience​

  • Cleaner, more intuitive date and time picker design
  • Events without a physical location now display properly
  • Streamlined interface with faster dependency loading

Group Leader Tools​

  • Refreshed admin dashboard layout
  • Better analytics and member management experience

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed RSVP button incorrectly showing "Sign In" for logged-in users
  • Resolved group filter functionality and styling inconsistencies
  • Fixed feed display for group-specific content
  • Corrected dashboard analytics display issues
  • Fixed map display bug on groups page

Security​

  • Critical security improvements protect your account
  • Enhanced platform security and reliability

Release Details​

Release Date: December 5, 2025 Version: 1.2 Platform: Web Application