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Missouri reaches ‘unprecedented’ number of homeschoolers, outpacing public- and private-school enrollment, researchers concludeAn estimated 1 in 16 school-aged children in Missouri now homeschool – a “quiet but seismic shift” nearly doubling since the COVID-19 pandemic, educational analysts say. “Not long… Read More
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Hawaii homeschoolers focus on creating ‘lifelong learners’ within their familiesMelissa Scott, a homeschool mom in Hawaii, wants her five children to develop a lifelong love for learning. “With the Internet, there’s so much information out there,… Read More
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Homeschooling continues growth among black familiesMother-of-three Catoya Owens is one of many black parents around the country who have made the switch to homeschooling over the last few years. “A lot of parents… Read More
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Frustrated with public schools, more families in Washington state’s Key Peninsula are choosing to homeschoolHolly Baker homeschools her children in the Key Peninsula area of Washington State, which has seen significant growth in homeschooling since the COVID-19 pandemic. “I don’t particularly love… Read More
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US government grants German homeschool family another year of asylumA German Christian family who fled to America 15 years ago for the freedom to homeschool their children has been granted another year of asylum in the U.S. Read More
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Indiana colleges welcome homeschool students to higher edAs homeschooling continues to grow nationwide, many colleges are welcoming homeschool graduates like Elise Jedlicka. Now a sophomore at Indiana University, Jedlicka had already… Read More
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Georgia black homeschool group ‘to disciple families toward Jesus Christ,’ create societal changeNicole P. Doyle never thought she would homeschool her children, but a public-school teacher in Georgia talked her into it. “My son was in the school, and… Read More
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Why church-based homeschool learning centers are gaining popularity in Massachusetts(The 74) – In Worcester, Massachusetts, GROW Christian Learning Center lives up to its name. A homeschool program with both full-time and part-time enrollment options,… Read More
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Homeschooling sees growth among Catholic families nationwideAs a once reluctant homeschooler, Talina Lindsey readily identifies with parents who raise concerns about the long-term effects of this alternative educational model. “I always thought homeschooling was… Read More
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National homeschooling growth no longer just pandemic-related, researchers concludeResults from the 2023-2024 school year show the noticeable increase in U.S. homeschooling can no longer be attributed solely to the COVID-19 pandemic. “While the exact reason for… Read More
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Hybrid schools continue post-COVID growth through enrollment and new school startupsStarting a hybrid school is no longer unconventional but is an increasingly common, and popular, way to go. That’s according to the latest study… Read More
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National hybrid and microschool experts discuss opportunities and challenges at Kansas summit(The Sentinel) – Dozens of Kansas homeschoolers and experts from around the country gathered in Overland Park to exchange ideas about how to become a successful “edupreneur”, a combination… Read More
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Homeschooling is booming in Texas. Here’s whyThe exodus from Texas’ public schools continues as more families are choosing to homeschool. The Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) released new data that… Read More
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North Carolina’s public schools changing policies to embrace homeschoolers, analysts sayAs homeschooling has grown in North Carolina over the years, schools have been changing their policies to accommodate them, a recent study suggests. “The last time EdNC did… Read More
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New data shows homeschool enrollment still increasing after pandemicHomeschool enrollment continues to swell even four years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report reveals. The study from the Homeschool Research Lab at… Read More
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Homeschool fair in Texas showcases resources for military familiesAs more military parents choose homeschooling, School Liaison Offices such as the one in Fort Cavazos, Texas, are working to support them. This month the military office hosted… Read More
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Across the board, homeschool parents support school choice, survey revealsDespite coming from a range of political affiliations, most homeschool families support school choice policies, a new poll finds. “Homeschool parents want what every parent wants – the… Read More
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New York observes second-highest rate of growth in homeschooling nationwideDespite New York’s reputation as a high-regulation homeschool state, its families are turning to home education in record numbers. “New York’s homeschooling rates have jumped 178% over the… Read More
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Kansas homeschool parents now eligible for a sales tax exemption(The Sentinel) – A lawsuit seems to have led to the Kansas Department of Revenue’s reversal of policy on sales tax exemptions for homeschool parents. Until recently, homeschools… Read More
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Florida eases regulations on microschools, expanding access to locations without local government approvalFrank and Natalie Farro needed space in 2020 to start a microschool in Coral Springs, Florida. However, they couldn’t find a suitable place to host them long term. Read More