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homeschooling

American

[hohm-skoo-ling] / ˈhoʊmˌsku lɪŋ /

noun

the practice of teaching one's own children at home, instead of sending them to school.

Other Word Forms

home-schooling noun

Etymology

Origin of homeschooling

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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Fourteen-year-old Estella spends her weekdays studying Spanish, rock climbing or learning acupuncture in her living room as part of her homeschooling since she left China's gruelling public school system.

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

Elizabeth Newcamp is an attorney turned military spouse and homeschooling mom of three.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

However, the California Department of Education has no record of Buzzard filing a private school affidavit, which is a requirement for homeschooling, according to department spokesperson Scott Roark.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Dell Duke has agreed to supervise my homeschooling.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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