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HOMESCHOOLING: Prosecution is waged abroad, while troubling trends abound in US

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Melissa

The following excerpt is from an interview Mike Farris, president of Home School Legal Defense Association, did with the Baptist Press: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–As the practice of homeschooling continues to grow, an expert has noticed a “marked increase” in the … Continue reading →

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Sweden’s New Education Law Makes Homeschooling Illegal

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Education Alliance

The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) reports on a law just passed in Sweden that essentially makes homeschooling illegal. As Americans who cherish our freedom to home educate, it’s always painful to hear about home school families–wherever they are–getting … Continue reading →

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Home School Test Scores Rise

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Melissa

Arkansas’ home school students have outperformed their public school counterparts on standardized tests since 1985. However, this year the gap has widened, with Arkansas home school students scoring in the 61st through 80th percentiles–well above the national average.

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