Homeschooling in the United States constitutes the education for about 2.9% of U.S. students (around 2 million students) and is a subject of legal debate.
United States Supreme Court precedent appears to favor educational choice, so long as states may set standards for educational accomplishment.
Read more about Homeschooling In The United States: Prevalence, Motivations, State Requirements, Testing and Assessment, Recognition of Completion, Curricula, Access To Resources, Advocacy Organizations, Homeschooling Conventions
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