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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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The court cited poor sanitary conditions at the home, and the unauthorised homeschooling of the couple's eight-year-old girl and six-year-old twin boys.

From Barron's

But local media has reported that the children are not vaccinated and do not go to school, with the parents having failed to submit their request for homeschooling to local authorities.

From Barron's

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

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

From Slate

The district has lost 15% of its students to an online charter school and homeschooling.

From Salon

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