Where is the research to support an education by design?
We are so glad that you asked! Never before has more research become available to support giving every child a personalized education by design. We have highlighted a few of our favorite sources to share why every child needs an education by design to be prepared for tomorrow. We know that your child is too precious and valuable to ignore the mountain of evidence. Let’s take a dive into the information together and discover why giving our child an education by design is not only inexpensive, or free, but it is the vehicle for success! No wonder so many parents are choosing homeschooling as well as other alternative education options.
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John Taylor Gatto
Written by a former public school teacher, who shares the the alarming deterioration and perils associated with compulsory public education, Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling, is a must read for every parent. Gatto illustrates that what you don’t know can harm you.
Acton Academy
Jeff and Laura Sandefur have started the fastest growing microschools movement in the country. Laura Sandefur offers a glimpse into the launch of the Acton Academy through her book, Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down. The Sandefurs also provide guidance to launching an Acton Academy and bring this model of microschool to your community.
The Great Homeschool Awakening
Kirk Cameron discovered how homeschooling could not only change his children’s lives for the better but also his family. We are so grateful that he shared his family’s experience as well as many others to the big screen. You can view their journey here.
National Home Education Research Institute
NHERI has been providing homeschool research to the public for over 30 years. Their research demonstrates that students, who benefit from parent directed education, are far more likely to outperform their peers who attend public or private schools. They have also demonstrated through their research that parent directed education is rapidly growing.
Home School Legal Defense
Homeschool Legal Defense not only provides the homeschool laws per state, they also defend your right to homeschool your child. Their website is full of guidance on getting started as well.
John Taylor Gatto
The primary goal of real education is not to deliver facts but to guide students to the truths that will allow them to take responsibility for their lives.