Homeschoolers only represent about 3% of K-12 students. But that’s two million kids –and their numbers are rising. To the uninitiated, the idea of home-based education might sound daunting.

Nationally, homeschoolers out-perform kids who attend regular school in standardized testing. Beyond academics, homeschooled kids tend to be happier, more responsible, and better-adjusted in ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — You can't just pull your kid out of class. Tennessee has certain requirements including submitting attendance records, proof of vaccination, and taking standardized tests ...

A lot of people choose (homeschooling) because they want freedom, and for a lot of people, part of that is being free from standardized testing.” Catherine Hicks is a reporter for the Community ...

On average, homeschooled students score 15 to 25 percentile points above their public school counterparts on standardized tests. Black homeschooled students test scores are even higher — 23 to ...

In Tennessee, homeschool parents are required to have at least a high school diploma, students are required to take standardized tests administered by a professional testing service, parents must ...

Senate Education Committee Chair Jon Lundberg, R-Bristol, said homeschool students would only be subject to testing requirements if they opt-in for state funds. "If you don’t want the funds ...

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - There are 877 seniors at Cherry Creek High School, but only 24 showed up to take the state's Colorado Measures of Academic Success test on Thursday. Among those was senior ...

Homeschoolers faced off with the Department of Public Instruction over a bill that would loosen restrictions on parents who educate their children at home. House Bill 1211, heard before the House ...

Homeschooling makes sense from an achievement point of view. Research suggests homeschooled children tend to do better on standardized tests , stick around longer in college, and do better once ...

Nationally, homeschoolers out-perform kids who attend regular school in standardized testing. Beyond academics, homeschooled kids tend to be happier, more responsible, and better-adjusted in ...