The latest news and commentary on homeschooling research, and more, from NHERI and Dr. Brian Ray.
U.S. Homeschool Population Size and Growth: Comments
Many people ask about the size and growth of the homeschool population in the United States. It is difficult to measure and estimate for several reasons. Brian Ray of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) has estimated that there were more than 2.0 million K-12 homeschool students in the U.S. during the spring of 2008.
by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D., posted December 23, 2008
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California Homeschool Court Decision Ignores Research Findings and Constitutions
Posted March 7, 2008
Keywords: homeschooling, home schooling, home education, home-based education, private school, private schooling, California, court case, research, academic achievement, policy
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Some Baptists Supporting Government-Run Schools
Some Baptists are urging the support of public schools in a document entitled “A Baptist Pastoral Letter Supporting Public Education.” Their letter raises several questions regarding empirical evidence about homeschooling and about biblical rationales. Therefore, several comments on their letter are in order.
by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D., posted April 25, 2006
A Brief Review of "Educational Neglect & Compulsory Schooling: A Status Report"
Provides a strong technical and philosophical critique of a newly-released report that addresses public-school truancy and homeschooling.by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D., published January 28, 2006 (revised January 30, 2006)
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