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Should homeschooling become more mainstream?

Should homeschooling become more mainstream?

Update: 2025-09-05
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Although still well in the minority, research has shown that the number of children being homeschooled has increased.  

The number has grown from 1,507 to 2,499 in recent years. Should homeschooling become more mainstream, and does it prove a more viable option for some families? We heard from Monica O’Connor, mother of six.

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Should homeschooling become more mainstream?

Should homeschooling become more mainstream?