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Two Invalid “Studies” Promoted by Homeschool Critics
Rodger Williams May 12, 2021 The two invalid studies as described by homeschool critics Elizabeth Bartholet, Dr. Rachel Coleman, James Dwyer, Milton Gaither and Frank E. Vandervort promote the two invalid studies in their article for The...
Connecticut: Roughly 83 case investigations to prevent one case of repeat abuse
Rodger Williams July 2, 2026
Homeschooling vs. Virtual Charter Schools: Academic Performance
Rodger Williams October 8, 2018Â Many virtual charter school parents believe they are "homeschooling" their children. They cite the fact that their students are learning in the home rather than in "brick and mortar" schools. They see their ability to choose from a...
Homeschool Academic Achievement: Education Method vs. Demographics
Rodger Williams November 29, 2018 Question: Is the observed high academic achievement of homeschoolers due to the method of education or just due to homeschooler demographics? Homeschool critics prominently voice -- without supporting evidence -- conjectures such as...
Why Have These Homeschooled Children Been Singled Out? (Connecticut)
NHERIApril 23, 2026 🔗 Download the image 🔗 Go to the data source for this articleÂ
Through the Lens of Home Schooling
Nicky Hardenbergh January 19, 2016 Excerpt: Perhaps unwisely, I mentioned this chapter at a recent family gathering. As soon as I brought up the deregulation of home education, my sister-in-law gasped and exclaimed, "You've become a Republican!" Her comment amused...
Parent Commitment: Overcoming Obstacles To Homeschooling
By Anonymous Okay, the "privilege" label REALLY ticks me off. My husband and I STRUGGLE. Before he started his new job, we would have been lucky to hit $40k/yr. Now we're at around $60k. Did I mention that there are 9 of us? We get no state assistance. We're squeezed...
What is Homeschooling?
Rodger Williams December 11, 2018 Blurring the lines on what is considered "homeschooling" can set parents up for disappointment in terms of the academic and social goals they have in mind for their child, as well as in communicating the family's values. From the...
Two Types of Private Education Under “School Choice”
Government funding for private education invites regulation. The state will determine what is taught, no matter what form of instruction is used. Take the money vs. Don't take the money has replaced Private School vs. Homeschool as the most important factor in Private...