homeschooling
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of homeschooling
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Whatever one thinks of homeschooling, it persists as a force in the American education system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Then the Covid-19 pandemic spurred an unprecedented growth in homeschooling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Researchers have scant records to draw upon when trying to understand homeschooling, a legal gray area for much of the 20th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Each state has its own definition for what counts as homeschooling; some states don’t report homeschooling numbers at all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Miss Heather had previously been a high school teacher and now she worked at Bannon’s, homeschooling some of my teammates.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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