Associated Press
Felicity Brown, 9, uses a workbook to practice math in Austin. The Brown family has switched to homeschooling their kids permanently.
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Monday, July 26, 2021 1:00 am
Surge in home schooling sparked by pandemic
Associated Press
Although the pandemic disrupted family life across the U.S. since taking hold in spring 2020, some parents are grateful for one consequence: They're now opting to home-school their children, even as schools plan to resume in-person classes.
The specific reasons vary widely. Some families who spoke with The Associated Press have children with special educational needs; others seek a faith-based curriculum or say their local schools are flawed. The common denominator: They tried home schooling on what they thought was a temporary basis and found it beneficial to their children.