After 40 years, What is Really Going on With Homeschooling?

This episode features Dr. Brian Ray and Dr. Douglas Pietersma from the National Home Education Research Institute discussing recent research on homeschooling, its outcomes, and societal implications. Discover how homeschooling compares to public and private schooling and why it continues to grow in popularity.

Links:

To find out more about NHERI:

https://nheri.org/

To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling Research and Key Findings01:22 Overview of NEIR and Its Role in Education Research03:55 Significance of the Recent Homeschooling Studies05:00 Details of the Nationwide Homeschooling Study06:28 Historical Context and Growth of Homeschooling in America08:23 Factors Driving the Growth of Homeschooling10:20 Systemic Benefits of Homeschooling for Children12:18 Diverse Demographics and Inclusivity in Homeschooling14:08 Research Methodology and Bias Control in Studies19:32 Academic Achievement Results and Interpretation23:07 Homeschooling Compared to Private and Public Schools28:13 Early Childhood Education and Homeschooling Outcomes35:42 Socioeconomic and Racial Patterns in Homeschooling41:56 Future Trends and Policy Implications45:43 The Role of Tax Dollars and Government Funding48:39 Why Families Choose Homeschooling Today52:25 Changing Motivations for Homeschooling Over Time55:14 Biblical and Philosophical Foundations of Homeschooling58:03 Impact of COVID-19 on Homeschooling Trends01:00:20 Resources and How to Access NEIR Data01:04:34 Supporting Homeschooling Through Research and Donations