WCPO: Homeschooling on the rise across the Tri-State
‘Back to School’ takes on a new meaning with homeschool increases, says UC expert
Preliminary data from the Ohio Department of Education show that between 2019 and 2020, homeschool participation grew by about 25% across the state, which equals close to 5,000 children.
According to University of Cincinnati economics professor Michael Jones, the COVID-19 pandemic allowed people to consider education alternatives like homeschooling or private school districts.
"I don't think you're going to see all of those children go back into the public school system," Jones told WCPO. "I think some parents have realized that they appreciate the flexibility."
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