The National Educational Association in their 2007-2008 Resolutions has taken a stand against homeschooling.
It reads "The National Education Association believes that home schooling programs based on parental choice cannot provide the student with a comprehensive education experience. When home schooling occurs, students enrolled must meet all state curricular requirements, including the taking and passing of assessments to ensure adequate academic progress. Home schooling should be limited to the children of the immediate family, with all expenses being borne by the parents/guardians. Instruction should be by persons who are licensed by the appropriate state education licensure agency, and a curriculum approved by the state department of education should be used.
The Association also believes that home-schooled students should not participate in any extracurricular activities in the public schools. The Association further believes that local public school systems should have the authority to determine grade placement and/or credits earned toward graduation for students entering or re-entering the public school setting from a home school setting."
Take a moment to tell the NEA that homeschooling is a real option that does produce wonderfully rounded and educated members of society.
there is a petition here by FL Homeschoolers
Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom
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They have included that resolution since at least 1988, according to a homeschooling book I have.
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