WASHINGTON (CITC) — The number of U.S. families homeschooling their children has exploded in recent years, making it the country’s fastest-growing form of education, according to a new analysis.
The analysis by The Washington Post found that the number of homeschooled children in the U.S. has soared by 51% since 2017. The statistic comes as public school enrollment has seen a 4% decrease over the same time period.
Homeschool growth is also outpacing that of private school, which has seen a 7% increase in enrollment over the last six years.
Much of the growth occurred following the onset of the pandemic, when families raised concerns over curriculums and COVID-19 protocols. However, the rise has largely sustained itself, as The Washington Post found that the majority of the 11,000 school districts it evaluated still show elevated homeschooling rates.
Homeschooling is great! All you need is a box of crayons, a Bible, a belt, and a lock on your door.
Jesus is all my kids need to understand