The New American
Following what the Associated Press (AP) said is âthe most rapid rise in homeschooling the U.S. has ever seen,â homeschool parents âcontinue directing their childrenâs educations themselves.â
Prior to Covid, about three percent, or two million, young people were being homeschooled, according to the Census Bureau. That number tripled during the 2020-2021 school year, said AP, and fell off only slightly the next year.
The media outlet blamed the initial increase on the Covid shutdowns but had trouble dealing with the reasons homeschool parents are staying with the program. It gave three reasons: âhealth concerns, disagreement with school policies, and a desire to keep what has worked for their children.â
