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Why parents of ‘twice-exceptional’ children choose homeschooling over public school

  • Written by Rachael Cody, Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Education, Oregon State University
imageMore Americans are homeschooling their kids.Chris Hondros/Newsmakers via Getty Images

Homeschooling has exploded in popularity in recent years, particularly since the pandemic. But researchers are still exploring why parents choose to homeschool their children.

While the decision to homeschool is often associated with religion, a 2023 survey found...

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