Effective Homeschool Programming for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Jul 10, 2019 | Home School Researcher, Volume 34, Issue 3

PERSPECTIVES – News and Comments1 Home School...

Neither Banned, Nor Supported: Homeschooling in Hungary

by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Dec 31, 2018 | Home School Researcher, Volume 34, Issue 2

Noémi Eggendorfer Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary, noemi.eggendorfer@gmail.com Erika Kopp Education and Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary, kopp.erika@ppk.elte.hu.uk Abstract Homeschooling as an alternative form of education is chosen...

Parents’ Perspectives on Flexischooling Their Autistic Children

by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Dec 31, 2018 | Volume 34, Issue 1

Clare Lawrence Senior Lecturer in Teacher Development at Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, United Kingdom clare.lawrence@bishopg.ac.uk   Abstract The aim of this study was to explore the perceived advantages identified by parents who flexischool their...

Academic Achievement of Homeschool Students: A Review of Peer-Reviewed Research

by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Sep 3, 2018 | Research

Keywords, Categories, Tags: homeschooling, home schooling, home education, home-based education, demographics, academic achievement, socialization, social development, adulthood, research, statistics, school choice research.   The Context During the past five...

Homeschooling Growing: Multiple Data Points Show Increase 2012 to 2016 and Later

by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Apr 20, 2018 | Research

What is the homeschool population size? Is number of homeschoolers in the U.S. growing? How many homeschool kids are there? Is the homeschool population and movement growing, or not? Is it rising or not? One recent study found that the growth of the homeschool...

The Relationship Between the Degree of State Regulation of Homeschooling and the Abuse of Homeschool Children (Students)

by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Mar 15, 2018 | Research

Abstract: Various scholars and policymakers have claimed that homeschooling must be regulated or controlled by the civil government to make sure that life goes well for homeschool students. Others have argued that political philosophy and empirical evidence show that...

Child Abuse of Public School, Private School, and Homeschool Students:

by admin | Jan 23, 2018 | Research

Parent Perspectives: Curriculum and Homeschooling Approaches

by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Oct 10, 2017 | Volume 33, Issue 4

Jesse Thomas Sharp Academy, Lubbock, Texas   Abstract There is usually not much difficulty finding out the learning materials that are used in the public schools.  Today, many states share similar standards and curricular sources.  However, the task of uncovering...

Brief Comments on “That Kind of Girl: Effects of Homeschooling on the Sexual Health of Women and Girls” by Vicry

by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Jul 10, 2017 | Volume 33, Issue 3

Brief Comments on  “That Kind of Girl: Effects of Homeschooling on the Sexual Health of Women and Girls” by Vicry PERSPECTIVES – News and Comments1  Brian D. Ray National Home Education Research Institute, Salem, Oregon Keywords: homeschooling, home schooling, home...

University-Model Schools®: A Survey of Families in Five States

by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. | Jul 10, 2017 | Volume 33, Issue 3

Eric Wearne Assistant Professor, School of Education, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Georgia, ewearne@ggc.edu Abstract University-Model Schools® (UMS) typically hold classes 2-3 days per week, with students working from home using teacher-defined lessons the...