Homeschooling : the history and philosophy of a controversial practice
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-237) and index.

In Homeschooling, James G. Dwyer and Shawn F. Peters examine homeschooling's history, its methods, and the fundamental questions at the root of the heated debate over whether and how the state should oversee and regulate it. The authors trace the cultural and legal evolution of homeschooling from before America's founding to the present day, analyzing the arguments for and against it in the context of larger questions about school and education. They then tackle regulation, with a clear-eyed assessment of what rights and duties children, parents, and the state each possess. This approach allows Dwyer and Peters to evenhandedly evaluate the competing arguments and ultimately advocate for the best policies and practices. Homeschooling is the definitive study of a vexed question, one that affects all citizens, regardless of their educational background.