Home education, also called homeschooling or home school, is the process by which children are educated at home rather than at an institution such as a public or private school. Prior to the introduction of compulsory school attendance in the 19th century, most education worldwide occurred within the family and community, with only a small proportion of the population attending schools or employing tutors.
The terms "homeschooling" or "home education" may refer to instruction in the home under the supervision of correspondence schools called "umbrella schools" Christian Liberty Academy. A curriculum-free philosophy of homeschooling may be called unschooling, a term coined in 1977 by American educator John Holt in his magazine Growing Without Schooling.
In the United States, homeschooling can be an option for parents who wish to provide their children with a quality of education they believe is unattainable in schools. At present, however, most children are institutionally schooled.
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Another Path - Making the Decision to Homeschool - Written primarily for the parents of deaf children, the examination of issues applies to parents of hearing children as well. Includes common concerns, legal issues, and a list of pros and cons.
Meta Description: [ Factors to consider when deciding to homeschool a deaf or hard of hearing child. ]
Cato Institute: Homeschooling: Back to the Future? - An analysis of factors contributing to the growing popularity and products of schooling at home. Includes history and FAQ.
Meta Description: [ Promoting an American public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peaceful international relations. Extensive library of studies, articles and monographs available ]
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Citizen Link - Focus on Social Issues - Education, Homeschooling - Read articles about governmental regulation and other homeschooling issues. Recommended resources include tapes, magazines, and books.
Meta Description: [ In the past twenty years, the home schooling movement has revolutionized education in America. ]
Goble - A family based web site discussing education and family issues.
Meta Description: [ A family site discussing homeschooling and family issues. ]
Home Education - Articles addressing controversial issues, including statistics and reports. Resources for parents, testing and legal information.
Home Education Learning Magazine - Commentaries about alternatives to public education, including articles and resources for family-centered education.
Meta Description: [ The premier spot on the web for education and homeschooling information and news ]
More Information about Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) - A critical look at HSLDA, and examination of legalities of homeschooling.
Meta Description: [ Homeschooling is Legal Think carefully before you pay $85-$100 in annual dues to a homeschool defense organization. ]
Speak Out - Eagle Forum article about the cradle-to-grave program introduced in Texas.
The Why of Homeschool - Covers the primary arguments, its legal status, and the results from this method of education.
Meta Description: [ Isabel Lyman: The Why of Homeschool ]
Tough Decisions - What if you want to put your kids in school? - A look at questions parents may face if they feel burnt out and are considering a return to the public school system.
Meta Description: [ What if you want to put your kids in school? Will you have the support of your friends and family or be judged and criticized? ]
VegSource.com -- Controversial HomeSchool Issues - Public messageboard for discussion of controversial issues.
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