Homeschooling Surge, Flexibility Nationally Echoed In UC
The national rise in homeschooling being seen across the Upper Cumberland as parents seek more freedom and responsibility for the education and upbringing of their children. Daniel 1 Academy Principal Darrin Crockett said the growth of alternative education is driven by an increased awareness of the flexibility and individualized learning plans available to families. Crockett […]
Home School Numbers Increasing; Curriculum, More Attention Noted
Upper Cumberland Home Schooling numbers continue to rise, something that began with the 2020 COVID lockdowns. Daniel 1 is a church-related school in Cookeville, which serves home school parents by satisfying state requirement. Office Administrator Terry Gant said parents are choosing home schooling out of frustration. Gant said that can often stem from the direction […]
Local Home School Program Expects More Students To Return To Public Education
The number of home schooled students is expected to decline as COVID numbers fall. That is according to the Daniel 1 Academy Assistant Principal Jackie Holman. Holman said its home school program did see an increase since the pandemic began, but some seem to be returning to public school. “They choose to home school for […]
Youth Volleyball Clinic For Kids Interested In School Tryouts
Registration is open at the Cane Creek Gymnasium and just in time for kids interested in volleyball. Athletic Coordinator Lori Medlin said the youth clinic is staffed with a coach and college players. Medlin said all participants need to bring is a ball and knee pads. “We are using coach Petreva Hobbs from the Daniel […]
