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 […]
Van Buren County Schools Losing Dollars To Homeschooling
The number of home schooled children is up in Van Buren County to start the new school year. School Director Jared Copeland said the school loses $6,860 in base funding for each student that withdraws to attend home school. Board Member Glenece (Glen-ese) Cole said unfortunately just about anybody and their cat can start a […]
New Christian-Focused Homeschooling Group Coming To Sparta
A national homeschooling community set to open a new outreach in Sparta. Director Whitney Arnold said the Classical Conversations philosophy is Christian first. Arnold said the teaching structure is great for accountability for homeschooling parents and also to give the kids a sense of community. “We’re also classical and classical just means that children learn […]
