#homeschooling

[ follow ]
#education #parenting #child-development #education-trends #family #school-vouchers #public-school-enrollment
Education
fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

More parents want their kids to learn at home

Homeschooling is increasing across multiple states in 2024-25 amid expanding school voucher programs and declining public school enrollment.
fromNewsmax
2 days ago

The Rise of Digital Nomad Families

One of the biggest shifts has been a growing demand for unique experiences. By taking advantage of flexible work opportunities, more Americans are embracing the appeal of a digital nomad lifestyle. What was once seen as an option mainly for solo travelers and young couples is now growing among a new demographic: families. Recent studies show that digital nomad families have increased in 2025, with about 15% of digital nomads now traveling with their children.
Digital life
fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

Dad Who Created Savannah Bananas is Changing the Game for Foster Care Kids

"Just start!"
Non-profit organizations
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

The Answer To Every Back-To-School Problem Can't Be To "Just Homeschool"

Homeschooling suits some families but is not a universal solution; recommending it as a quick fix ignores family circumstances, underlying issues, and practical feasibility.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

I worried homeschooling would make my kids antisocial and friendless. I was wrong.

Homeschooling produced thriving, well-adjusted teenage social lives comparable to public-schooled peers, supported by community groups and parental involvement.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I homeschooled my son for 2 years before sending him to public school. He's happier now, but he excelled academically at home.

Homeschooling boosted the child's academics and interest-driven learning but limited social interaction, prompting a later return to public school for friendships.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Neurodivergent Kids Can Thrive in Unschooling

The damage caused by "outside school" isn't something that they can simply push through and overcome. This is when homeschooling-and in particular unschooling-can come in. What Is Unschooling? As Brooklyn-based writer and educator Ruben Brosbe writes in U.S. News & World Report, unschooling is "an educational philosophy that relies on a child's innate curiosity and desires to learn. In families that practice unschooling, students do not attend school and do not follow any set homeschool curriculum.''
Education
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

This Mom Says She Doesn't Have Time For Female Friendships

Here's the truth: I don't prioritize friendship in this season. Not because I don't like you. Not because you're not amazing, but because my time is my most expensive currency. And if I give you any of it, you're a big freaking deal.
Parenting
Education
fromPortland Monthly
2 weeks ago

Portland Public Schools' Enrollment Has Declined over the Years

Portland Public Schools face falling enrollment and demographic shifts, raising concerns about capacity and prompting bond-funded modernization of aging high schools like Jefferson.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I've been homeschooling my kids for 6 years, and my oldest is starting his senior year. It's been hard, but worth it.

Homeschooling high school students demands extra administrative work and research yet enables accelerated learning, personalized development, and meaningful opportunities like dual-enrollment and real-world experiences.
#education
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Parenting

Our friends and family discouraged us from homeschooling our kids. Now grown, one of them is a pilot and the other went to college on a full scholarship.

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Our friends and family discouraged us from homeschooling our kids. Now grown, one of them is a pilot and the other went to college on a full scholarship.

Homeschooling can lead to children's success despite initial doubts and societal pressures.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

10-year-old SoCal girl set to graduate from community college, hopes to transfer to Stanford

Alisa Perales, at age 10, is set to become the youngest graduate of Crafton Hills College, showcasing remarkable learning abilities and a passion for education.
more#education
Education
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Black-Led, Progressive Homeschool Networks Rise Amid Book Bans, Attacks on DEI

Young activists like Cari advocate for social issues through education at their homeschooling cooperative, For the Culture, which supports critical thinking in a politically tense environment.
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 month ago

The Rise Of Homeschooling: 8 Education Trends And Growth

Many parents are stepping away from the traditional school system due to concerns about the quality of education, school safety, standardized testing, and misaligned values.
Education
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

This family wants to have more babies, but not in a hospital

Megan Alger's family exemplifies pro-natalism through homeschooling, home births, and a focus on self-sufficiency.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Shielding my kids from AI would be a mistake, so I use it to parent them

AI not only makes my life easier in some ways - it also helps my kids prepare for the world they're entering. AI is inevitable.
Digital life
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

My Neighbor's Kids Are "Homeschooled." Uh, I'm Not So Sure That's Even True.

Do you know of anyone closer to the family (either socially or through family connections) who shares your same concerns? Is there someone you trust who might be able to raise these concerns person-to-person?
Parenting
Online learning
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The new 'one-room schoolhouse': Millions of kids are joining America's microschool movement

Microschools like Onward Learning emphasize personalized education with lower student-to-teacher ratios, aiming to meet individual student needs.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Kourtney Kardashian Thinks Sending Kids To School Is "So Dated"

"Like, let's say the school system. I'll think, 'Why do kids f**king go to school?' Truly. It's so dated," Kourtney says.
Parenting
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Harriette Cole: Is this a bad reason to homeschool my daughter?

A 10-year-old feels isolated at school, expressing a desire for homeschooling due to loneliness and lack of friends.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The grief takes your breath away': how death transformed a loving family and shaped a remarkable film

The film 'A New Kind of Wilderness' portrays the emotional journey of the Payne family as they cope with loss while adhering to their values.
[ Load more ]