The mission of NHERI is three-fold:

• To produce high-quality research on home education.
• To serve as a clearinghouse of research for home educators, researchers, policy makers, and the media.
• To educate the public concerning the findings of all such research.

The non-profit National Home Education Research Institute was founded by Dr. Brian Ray, who has been the editor of the journal Home School Researcher since 1985.

In fulfilling its mission, NHERI engages in professional research for various clients throughout the nation. In addition, Dr. Ray serves as a consultant to the growing number of those presently engaged in research on home education topics.

NHERI, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, also makes available for public purchase many print, audio, and video productions ranging from basic bottom-line fact sheets about home schooling to more technically sophisticated academic reports.