Alternative Education Resources

Our public school system is in dire need of repair and reform.
In its current state our children are not being taught what they need to know to be successful in life. 
Less than 50% of our public-school children pass standardized testing for their grade level. 
Until we can fix our schools, you may want to look at some other alternatives.

Have You Considered Home Schooling?

In 2017, the National Center for Education Statistics had reported the prevalence of homeschooling indicated that 3.3% of United States school-age children were taught at home.  The percent of homeschool households had grown to 11.1% by October 2020 and continued climbing throughout most of spring 2021 until it peaked at 19.5% in mid-May. Consequently, in one year’s time, the percent of homeschool households more than tripled.

Is there fully accredited homeschool programs that offer an American Classical Education?

Absolutely! Here are some examples.

For over 30 years, Hillsdale College has worked to help American schools return to classical education. Through Hillsdale Academy, a private K-12 on campus, and the Barney Charter School Initiative, a network of classical charter schools across the country, Hillsdale College helps make an education in the liberal arts and sciences available to all.
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The Well-Trained Mind Academy is based on the expert advice, carefully selected curricula, and classical model described by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise in The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home. This bestselling guide  has been used by over half a million parents worldwide.
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We believe every child is unique. That children should learn in ways that meet their needs. And that you want the best for your child. Homeschooling gives you the freedom to personalize their education so they can realize their potential. HSLDA passionately advocates for the freedom to homeschool and offers support for every stage of your homeschool journey.

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there are several groups and websites that offer support for homeschool families

The thought of being 100% responsible for educating your children is an overwhelming thought.  Some homeschool families opt to band with other homeschool families for support. Others rely on public sports. Some even enroll their children in public-school sports or band class to round out their experiences.
Here are a few resources to get your research started if you’re thinking about homeschooling.