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Homeschooling and the Law

One common concern of parents contemplating homeschooling is the prospect of legal restrictions. They fear that homeschooling is either illegal, or that individuals have to jump through many hoops to avoid the government cracking down. The fear is somewhat justified, depending on where the family lives, but is usually larger than appropriate.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, but...

Articles on the History of and Laws of Homeschooling

Brief History of Homeschooling

Pinpointing the beginning date of homeschooling is actually impossible. Aristotle tutored Alexander the Great 'at home' over 2,500 years ago. In fact, until the late 19th century, nearly everyone was 'homeschooled'. It was only in the second half of the 19th century that states began passing laws compelling parents to send their children to public schools...

Famous People who were Homeschooled

There are many famous people, throughout history, that have been homeschooled. These were students who went on to become artists, inventors, scientists, statesmen, writers, religious leaders, Supreme Court justices, musicians and even American presidents...


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