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NPR interview with unchooled Laurie Chancey
The U.S. Department of Education estimates that over a million children are homeschooled and research shows that number is on the rise. Less research has been done on a newer branch of home learning, known as "un-schooling." As many as 20,000 children who do not go to school, and follow no formal curriculum at home, could fall into this group.
Listen to the interview with unschooled Laurie Chancey & her mom Valerie Fitzenreiter.
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Keep Hands Off Home Schooling
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The Importance Of Parental Involvement
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Educational News
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