The proof is in Michigan:
Homeschoolers recently took first, second and third place in the National Spelling Bee and 3rd place in the National Geography Bee. They typically also test higher on college-qualifying SAT and ACT exams than do either public or private school students. One local homeschooled youngster made a perfect score on the ACT. No wonder home schooling is growing at 15 to 20 percent yearly.
All state compulsory-education laws make home schooling a legal option. Michigan does not require a parent to have a teaching certificate. Reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, literature, writing and grammar must be taught.
Dave and Sue Johnson of Manistee home school their four children who range in age from 17 to five. Two of the children are in the band program in public school; two of them also play in the Manistee Symphony Orchestra.
"We had friends whose children were home schooled, and we were impressed by the way they handled themselves," Dave said. The concept "appealed to us" because the children are able to move ahead at their individual rates, added Sue. The curriculum in public schools skips over religion in history, said Dave. Each child can be encouraged in their individual strengths — from grammar to computer programming, the Johnsons agreed.
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