Anyone else see this in this past Sunday's paper? I know I don't need to ask for opinions! This is totally bogus!
Should Home-Schooling Be Illegal?
In February, a California state appeals court ruled that unless parents have recognized teaching credentials, they must send their children to school. The judge, citing a state education law, said that parents do not have a constitutional right to home-school their children. Parents and politicians were outraged, and the court will rehear the case this month.
At stake is the education of the 166,000 California children who currently are home-schooled. But the court decision also could influence laws across the country. Nationwide, up to 2 million children are taught at home. Experts estimate that the number is increasing 7% to 12% a year.
If upheld, the California ruling will send shock waves nationwide, says Richard Kahlenberg, the author of a number of books on education. He says the case pits those who believe parental rights are paramount against those who place a premium on well-educated citizens.
Right now, only six states have strict regulations for home-schooling, usually requiring parents to have their curriculum approved, to show test scores and, in some places, to submit to home visits. Fourteen states, including California, mandate only that parents notify the state of their decision to home-school.
http://www.parade.com/articles/editi...ligence_Report