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A mother leads her 7- and 9-year-old sons in a morning lesson during homeschool in Buffalo, Minn., in September 2023. Nicole Neri for The Washington Post via Getty Images

The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post‑pandemic

Homeschooling trends are on the rise, bucking the narrative that most of its growth was caused by the pandemic.
Labor member for Bruce Julian Hill presents the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit report in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Mick Tsikas/AAP

Modern multicultural Australia must strengthen the ties that bind our diverse groups: Julian Hill

In a speech on Wednesday to the McKell Institute Julian Hill says progressives shouldn’t fail to acknowledge that concerns over migration are real.
U.S. public school enrollment overall decreased by 3% in the fall of 2020, but kindergarten enrollment dropped 9%. Al Seib / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

4 trends in public school enrollment due to COVID‑19

Fewer students enrolled in public school and more were home-schooled during the 2020-21 school year. Researchers analyzed records in Michigan to understand what drove parents to make these decisions.
The challenges of the pandemic have been especially hard on mothers, who are most likely to shoulder the burden of increased home-schooling and household demands. (Shutterstock)

COVID‑19 stress toll is a family affair: 4 ways to support mothers’ mental health

Mothers’ well-being is crucial for children to flourish, but maternal mental health has suffered during COVID-19. Successful pandemic recovery for mothers and families depends on four factors.
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Thinking of switching to homeschooling permanently after lockdown? Here are 5 things to consider

If you’re considering homeschooling because your child seems to do better at home, but are unsure if it’s the right thing to do, here are five things to take into account.

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