HOME-SCHOOLING: Some tips to help you get started
• Washington TimesWith back-to-school season in full swing, many parents are reflecting on the educational choices they are making. Although the vast majority of parents still send their children to public schools, 10 percent to 12 percent of parents choose private education. One part of private education is the estimated 2 million children who are home-schooled, accounting for at least 3 percent of the school-age population. For parents considering home-schooling, three questions often are asked. First, is it legal? Second, how do I do it? Third, will it ruin my kids?


