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Joanne Jacobs
Feb 101 min read
The pandemic's over, but homeschooling is still rising
Homeschooling soared when schools were closed, dropped for two years, and is now increasing again.
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Joanne Jacobs
Sep 25, 20242 min read
No return to normal: Homeschooling is still growing
Homeschooling surged during the pandemic, and continues to grow.
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Joanne Jacobs
Sep 8, 20241 min read
A la carte learning in Florida
Alicia Garcia was a part-time cooking teacher before the pandemic closed Florida schools, writes Ron Matus on Next Steps. Now the former...
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Joanne Jacobs
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Black homeschoolers plan microschool, if Texas OKs ESAs
Texas may provide $10,400 per student for parent-directed education, if Gov. Greg Abbott can push a compromise bill through a third...
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Joanne Jacobs
Aug 21, 20232 min read
DIY schooling leaves home: Microschools, co-ops, hybrids, pods ...
When schools went remote, many parents took charge of their children's education, and learned how to find online and community resources,...
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Joanne Jacobs
Jun 1, 20232 min read
Schools pair virtual teacher with in-person 'learning coach'
The geometry teacher is in Maryland. The students are in California. A small San Jose charter school is using virtual teachers and...
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Joanne Jacobs
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Scientists, engineers, chefs, gardeners become freelance teachers
An ecosystem of innovative schools and teaching specialists is growing in South Florida's Broward County, writes Ron Matus on ReimaginED....
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