Home School Researcher
Home School Researcher (HSR) is a peer-reviewed, refereed, academic journal. This scholarly periodical was founded in 1985 as a quarterly publication that focuses on homeschooling research (or homeschool research). Topics covered are wide-ranging. In addition to the peer-reviewed research articles, editorials are included. Here you will find access to all back issues and the current issue.

Summary of HOME STUDY IN ALASKA: A PROFILE OF K-12 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ALASKA CENTRALIZED…

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The purpose of the study was to profile the Alaska home student and family.

Sue S. Greene, HSR Vol.1 No.4, December 1985

PRESENTING: SUE GREENE

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Presenting Researcher Sue Greene.

Sue Greene, HSR Vol.1 No.4, December 1985

PRESENTING: MIKE SHEPHERD

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Presenting Researcher Mike Shepherd.

Mike Shepherd, HSR Vol.1 No.3, September 1985

ON COMPELLING BELIEF: THE CULTURE OF AMERICAN SCHOOLING by STEPHEN ARONS

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The writing style of Stephen Arons is attractive and his content is captivating for anyone interested in the philosophy of education as per the United States. In addition, evidential support can be found by pursuing the report which is a result of a grant.

Brian Ray, HSR Vol.1 No.3, September 1985

PRESENTING: TOM TEHAN

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Presenting Researcher Tom Tehan.

Tom Tehan, HSR Vol.1 No.3, September 1985

REVIEW OF “WHY TEACHERS FAIL” BY JOHN HOLT

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John Holt summarizes the three metaphors which govern and dominate organized education in the U.S. The article is “Why Teachers Fail” in The Education Digest, December 1984, p.58-60, which is a condensed version of an article in The Progressive, XLVIII (April 1984), p.32-33.

Brian Ray, HSR Vol.1 No.2, June 1985

PRESENTING: JANE VAN GALEN

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Presenting Researcher Jane Van Galen.

Jane Van Galen, HSR Vol.1 No.2, June 1985

SCHOOLS AS A CAUSE OF BEHAVIOR DISORDERS

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There are no “cure-all” programs in the schools today for children with behavior disorders. Some behavior problems may owe their very existence to the fact that there is such a thing as formal education.

Kathleen M. Knez, HSR Vol.1 No.2, June 1985

PRESENTING: ELLEN MOELLER

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Presenting Researcher Ellen Moeller.

Ellen Moeller, HSR Vol.1 No.2, June 1985

A CRITIQUE OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION OF JOHN HOLT, A HOME SCHOOL ADVOCATE

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"I believe Holt’s philosophy as presented in these arguments demands critical attention, not because it is likely to inaugurate a major home schooling movement, but because it represents and serves to popularize an emerging conservatism that, I will argue, has grave educational implications."

Brian D. Ray, HSR Vol.1 No.1, March 1985