homeschooling
Americannoun
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Origin of homeschooling
First recorded in 1985–90
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In the grip of her illness, Sarah began homeschooling her children.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
I support parents who choose private school or homeschooling for their kids.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
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
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
The only reason our mother had stopped homeschooling me was because my therapist said I’d do better around people my age.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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