Homeschooling Q&A Part 3: Academics

by Mike

“How does a homeschool education compare to a traditional education academically?” Homeschooled children test above average regardless of income, race or parent’s level of education. For instance, the Washington Homeschool Research Project has analyzed the SAT scores of homeschooled children in Washington State since 1985. One significant achievement of homeschooled children is that the National [...]

Homeschooling Q&A Part 2: Socialization

January 30, 2012

“I’m worried about my child developing socially. What about interaction?” This is probably the most commonly voiced concern about homeschooling. There are plenty of opportunities for homeschoolers to socialize. There are homeschool support groups, community activities like sports or scouts, specialty classes in music, and after-school play with public schooled friends. Because they have continual [...]

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Homeschooling Q&A: Basics

January 25, 2012

“I’m new to homeschooling — what can you tell me about it?” Here’s a brief Question & Answer we’ve put together to address common questions about homeschooling: What is homeschooling? Homeschooling is an educational option in which the parents assume the responsibility for educating their children at home. It is about families loving and learning [...]

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