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13 Jun 07
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fewer than 2 in 10 U.S. adults rate the quality of public education in the nation today as "very good" or "excellent."
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When looking at education reform initiatives and schooling options, one that is often overlooked is homeschooling.
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In the 2003 National Spelling Bee, homeschooled children took two of the top seven spots. Remember, only 3 percent of America's schoolchildren are homeschooled.
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The families of homeschooled children are clearly different from those of traditional schoolchildren. Some 97 percent of homeschooled children live in married couple households; the comparable number for public school students is 72 percent. Nearly 88 percent of homeschooled parents continued their own education beyond high school; less than 50 percent of the general population has attended college. The home environment of these students is supportive, nurturing and encourages diligence -- homeschooled children watch less television than do typical students. Contributing to the success and growth of homeschooling are the technological advances that have made homeschooling easier and provided parents with a vast wealth of information at the fingertips of their computer keyboards. Through the Internet, research and support systems abound -- they provide parents with educational tips, lesson plans and source material.
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without the often intrusive rules and regulations imposed by school boards and administrators.
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