In this symposium, we present five papers that capture what we know about homeschooling in America. We define the concept and document patterns of growth. We portray the dynamics that propelled this social and education movement. We then explain “why” homeschooling has grown to become the most popular form of choice in education today. We close with a systematic analysis of the empirical evidence on the impacts of homeschooling for society, education, and children.
Chair/Discussant:
Joseph Murphy, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University