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Homeschooling is Here to Stay
Many people still view homeschooling as a relatively new concept. Truth be told, this method of teaching has been around for hundreds of years. In 2003, the National Household Education Survey estimated that 1.1 million students were being homeschooled. Although it's a small number compared to the total number of children in actual classrooms, it's a respectable number that should get people's attention.
Homeschooling is not going anywhere. As more and more people opt for this teaching method, the available resources and support groups will grow. There are currently resources available on the Internet, a growing number of support groups, and educational materials being created for homeschooling. Colleges are even now accepting non-traditional documentation, or transcripts, in the admissions process.
Opponents say that homeschoolers don't get a well-rounded education, are missing out on the socialization process or aren't receiving the proper foundation for their future. However the numbers speak for themselves. Homeschoolers consistently seem to outperform their public-school counterparts by an average of 30-37 percentage points in math and reading, according to a survey of test scores conducted by the National Center for Home Education.
Not all homeschooling is the same. The key is to have a strong curriculum that covers all of the necessary areas. While there is the freedom to explore new ideas and focus on areas of interest, the teacher needs to make sure that the basics are taught. There is evidence that the quality of homeschooling tends to be higher when a strong curriculum is in place. The student needs a strong foundation to successfully assimilate into colleges, workplace and society later in life.
There will always be naysayers about homeschooling, but a quality homeschool experience can be just as good as a quality public school education. The key is to stick to a strong curriculum and take advantage of the resources available to homeschool teachers. Parents have an abundance of tools - it's just a matter of finding the right ones and creating a positive school experience for their children.
The prevalence of homeschooling will continue to increase over time, especially as it becomes a more accepted practice in society. What was once viewed as extreme, is now being recognized as a valuable way to teach children. Parents who were once alone in their schooling efforts now find community support groups, online chat rooms, educational programs to supplement their curriculum, and more. With the flexibility, convenience and far-reaching academic potential of homeschooling, people will see this teaching method grow dramatically in the coming years.
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