Serving Homeschoolers.(United States Department of Education's report on homeschooling)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

From: School Administrator | Date: January 1, 2002 | Copyright information

A new report on homeschooling by the U.S. Department of Education found that public school districts sometimes offer support for homeschoolers by providing a curriculum, books and materials, places to meet, and the chance to attend classes and participate in extracurricular activities.

The study estimated 850,000 students nationwide were being educated at home.

"Homeschooling in the United States: 1999" describes characteristics of homeschooled children and t...

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