by Douglas Pietersma | Jan 29, 2026 | NHERI News
Background This paper, and the model it presents, is primarily aimed at researchers to help them refine their understanding of the academic competence (AC) of home educated students. However, the connectivity of the various elements presented in the model might also...
by Douglas Pietersma | Dec 30, 2025 | NHERI News
Review by Douglas Pietersma, Ed.D. NHERI Research Associate Background Dr. Hamlin’s (2024) review of existing research on home education highlights numerous methodological challenges. The rapidly changing landscape of home education complicates this effort....
by Douglas Pietersma | Nov 11, 2025 | NHERI News
Background The extant literature on home education often focuses on the outcomes of the home educated student or the reason why families chose home education, but little is focused on the person of the home educating parent. In this dissertation, Gina Reynolds...
by Douglas Pietersma | Jun 11, 2025 | NHERI News
by Douglas Pietersma, Ed.D. Background The authors from the University of Doha in Doha, Qatar (Eldeeb, Diab, Yusr, & Qadhi, 2024) set out to review multiple studies dealing with home education. Their intent was to conduct a meta-analysis of existing studies to...
