Joanne JacobsSep 252 min readNo return to normal: Homeschooling is still growingHomeschooling surged during the pandemic, and continues to grow.
Joanne JacobsOct 10, 20232 min readHow AZ parents spend ESAs: Specialty schools, private schools -- and karate lessons!How are Arizona parents spending Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) money? They're paying for educational products and services,...
Joanne JacobsApr 19, 20232 min read'Lazy' parents want librarians, teachers to protect their kids"Parental rights" advocates have a"dirty secret," charges Alyssa Rosenberg in the Washington Post. They're too lazy to teach their kids...
Joanne JacobsApr 15, 20232 min readDesperately seeking kindergarteners in Portland, preschoolers in NYCFour- and five-year-olds are in short supply in Portland, Oregon, reports Rachel Saslow in Williamette Week. Schools are competing for...