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France Affirms Parents’ Rights To Homeschool

Paris, France  – The official negative view of homeschooling demonstrated in some major European countries has been given a boost of support this week in France, where a proposal that would have made homeschooling illegal was withdrawn. Apparently, the U.S.-led outcry and the wisdom of the French Minister of the Family helped the French legislators to see the light. In France, just as the United States, poor performance of schools in educating young children is one of the reasons for the popularity of homeschooling. French officials of the education department admit that approximately 80,000 students enter secondary school unable to read, write or count! Similar to the crisis in American high schools where covert illiteracy has been undermining colleges in the US for many years. Three cheers for the French! Now, we just need to have the German education officials see the light and “allow” homeschooling there!

Homeschoolers Numbers See Robust Growth

Wichita Falls, TX – A story in the local T.V. news reports that between 2000 and 2005, the number of homeschoolers in Texas and Oklahoma almost tripled, while the national numbers grew by more than double! Since these two states already represent a very large segment of the homeschooling population, these statistics are very noteworthy. All of us in the homeschooling world can see how much growth occurs in our own little segments of homeschooling and it is encouraging to hear such nationwide figures being reported!

Casco, Maine Public Library Honored for Its Homeschool Alliance Program

Most homeschoolers realize that the local library and its knowledgeable, helpful staff, are one of a homeschooling family’s best friends. So, it is no surprise that the Casco, Maine, Public Library was recognized for its “Homeschool Alliance” program created in response to the needs of Casco homeschooling families. These homeschoolers travel long distances to access the library’s homeschool resources. All of the library materials and programs are open to the public and have enriched the library collection and community. The Casco Library/”Homeschool Alliance” sponsors diverse programs such as a chess club, an ongoing writing group, annual academic fairs, book groups, as well as classes in poetry, archeology, French, mineralogy, drama, and art history. If you haven’t visited your local library lately, there is no time like the present!