homeschooling
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of homeschooling
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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I support parents who choose private school or homeschooling for their kids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
Her mother, Xu, is hopeful that homeschooling may become more mainstream in China.
From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025
The school gave the council Sara's new address in Woking so workers could do a home visit – as required by its homeschooling policy.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025
However, the California Department of Education has no record of Buzzard filing a private school affidavit, which is required for homeschooling, according to department spokesperson Scott Roark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025
We got a new sister, and we began homeschooling.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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