Category Archives: Homeschooling

Homeschooling: A Learning Alternative

March 25, 2004 – 7:39 pm

Homeschooling has grown dramatically in the past decade. The U.S. Dept. of Education estimates that close to 1,000,000 students are in home schools up sharply since 1995. Homeschoolers fall into two rough categories: those who want certain religious beliefs inculcated and those who want a more progressive individualized program. An excellent article describes how it [...]

By Wayne Jennings | Also posted in Alternatives, Research, U.S. Dept. of Educ. | Comments Off

Home Schooling Doubles in a Decade

November 23, 2003 – 9:32 pm

Another form of learning alternative is home schooling which has taken off rapidly in the U.S. during the past decade. The U.S. Department of Education study estimates some 850,000 students are home schooled up from 360,000 a decade ago. A story from the New York Times describes one family’s reaction and provides other useful information.

By Wayne Jennings | Also posted in Reports, U.S. Dept. of Educ. | Comments Off