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Why are most kids homeschooled?
Even before COVID-19, school closures and online learning, parents have homeschooled their children for a wide variety of reasons. Some families are unable to afford a private school setting. Religious beliefs and parents’ desires to develop certain character qualities in their children also make the list.
What percent of US students are homeschooled?
The USCB data showed that of all school-age children during March of 2021, 85.8\% were public schooled, 8.2\% were private schooled, and 6.04\% were homeschooled (while the USDE estimated homeschooling at 3.3\% in 2015-2016).
Are homeschooled kids better educated?
The home-educated typically score 15 to 30 percentile points above public-school students on standardized academic achievement tests. 78\% of peer-reviewed studies on academic achievement show homeschool students perform statistically significantly better than those in institutional schools (Ray, 2017).
Why is homeschooling common in USA?
Concern about the environment of other schools and to provide religious or moral instruction were the top two most important reasons cited. About a third of students had parents who cited concern about the environment of other schools as their most important reason for homeschooling (31 percent).
Why are so many parents homeschooling?
Homeschooling gives parents more control over what their kids are learning. For many homeschooling parents, there is a strong belief that public school curriculum is not providing the right knowledge and skills for children. Lastly, homeschooled children tend to score better on state and federal standardized tests.
Which countries do not allow homeschooling?
There are, conversely, a number of European countries where homeschooling is illegal. The Netherlands, Germany, and Spain number amongst these countries, and Sweden’s regulation of homeschooling is so stringent it is perceived as a de facto ban.