by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Apr 10, 2009 | Home School Researcher, Volume 25, Issue 2
Ryan B. Lunsford Southwestern College, Phoenix, Arizona 85032, ryan.lunsford@swcaz.edu Abstract Examines the prevalence and perceived effectiveness of prominent event marketing tools applicable to the home education conference and bookfair sector in the United...
by admin | Feb 20, 2009 | Research
Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. February 20, 2009 LOWERING THE COMPULSORY AGE It is undeniable that definite benefits of lowering the compulsory school age and various early childhood education (ECE) programs for the general public of children are not to be found. That is,...
by admin | Feb 20, 2009 | Research
Is There Any Solid Evidence for Expanding Compulsory School Age? Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. February 20, 2009 Policy and law often go well beyond anything plain research evidence shows to the people, to researchers, and to legislators. Lowering and raising a state’s...
by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Jan 10, 2009 | Volume 25, Issue 1
Examination of Previously Homeschooled College Students with the Big Five Model of Personality Scott White, Psy.D., is Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Belhaven College. Megan Moore, B.A., is now a Ph.D. student in the Department of Counseling and...
by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Jan 10, 2009 | Volume 25, Issue 1
A book review of Family Ties: Relationships, Socialization, and Home Schooling by Gary Wyatt Charles Howell Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations Northern Illinois University, Dekalb IL, chowell@niu.edu Keywords: Homeschooling, family...
by admin | Jan 10, 2009 | Home School Researcher, Research
A Provocative Thesis IN THIS MODEST volume, Gary Wyatt focuses on effects of home-schooling that he claims have been neglected in previous research: strengthening of families and socialization of children to resist the norms of dominant culture. Research on why...
by brianemwd | Dec 23, 2008 | NHERI News
U.S. Homeschool Population Size and Growth: CommentsBrian D. Ray, Ph.D.December 23, 2008Many people ask about the size and growth of the homeschool population in the United States. It is difficult to measure and estimate for several reasons. Brian Ray of the National...
by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Mar 7, 2008 | NHERI News
California Homeschool Court Decision Ignores Research Findings and Constitutions Posted March 7, 2008 One of the most significant recent court rulings on homeschooling, and parental rights in general, was handed down by a California court in late February. The...
by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Oct 10, 2007 | Volume 17, Issue 4
Emotional, Social and Academic Adjustment to College: A Comparison between Christian Home Schooled and Traditionally Schooled College Freshmen Scott White, Elizabeth Williford, John Brower, Terance Collins, Roman Merry, and Maryam Washington Department of Psychology,...
by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Oct 10, 2007 | Volume 17, Issue 4
PERSPECTIVES – News and Comments [endnote 1] On Blacks Choosing Home-Based Education Brian D. Ray National Home Education Research Institute, PO Box 13939, Salem, Oregon 97309 Many Americans today – whether plumbers, professors, painters, or politicians – believe...
