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Author Archives: Robert Lyon
TYPES OF HOMESCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS: Need Support for Children’s Academic Motivation
Record: Debra A. Bell, Avi Kaplan, and S. Kenneth Thurman, “Types of Homeschool Environments and Need Support for Children’s Academic Motivation.” Journal of School Choice, 10, No. 3 (2016): 330-354. [Abstract] Summary: Bell is a former teacher, best-selling author, and the founder of … Continue reading
Posted in Gender, Pedagogy
Tagged Avi Kaplan, Brian D. Ray, Debra A. Bell, Edward Deci, Gina Riley, Journal of School Choice, Noraisha Yusof, Odette N. Gould, Peter Gray, Reanne E. Meuse, S. Kenneth Thurman, Sandra Martin-Chang, Self Determination Theory, Sharon Green-Hennessy, Temple University
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HYBRID HOMESCHOOLS: Why Parents Choose Them
Record: Eric Wearne, “A Descriptive Survey of Why Parents Choose Hybrid Homeschools.” Journal of School Choice, 10, No. 3 (2016): 364-380. [Abstract / Modified Version Available Here] Summary: Eric Wearne is Assistant Professor of Education at Georgia Gwinnett College. In this article he investigates … Continue reading
Posted in Parental Motivation, Pedagogy
Tagged Eric Wearne, Georgia Gwinnett College, Journal of School Choice, Rebecca Allahyari
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HOME EDUCATION IN FRANCE: Widespread Ignorance
Record: Philippe Bongrand, “’Compulsory Schooling’ Despite the Law: How Education Policy Underpins the Widespread Ignorance of the Right to Home Educate in France.” Journal of School Choice, 10, No. 3 (2016): 320-329. [Abstract] Summary: Bongrand is a researcher from the ÉMA Research Center in the … Continue reading
Posted in History, International, Legal
Tagged France, Journal of School Choice, Montessori, Philippe Bongrand, Waldorf-Steiner
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RIGHT TO HOMESCHOOL: Seeking A Free Speech Right to Homeschool
Record: Jennifer Karinen, “Finding a Free Speech Right to Homeschool: An Emersonian Approach.” The Georgetown Law Journal, 105, No. 1 (2016): 191-215. [Abstract] Summary: Karinen, a lawyer in New York and graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, in this article explains that a right to homeschool, … Continue reading
Posted in Legal
Tagged First Amendment, free spe, Georgetown University Law Center, HSLDA, Jennifer Karinen, Meyer v. Nebraska, Pierce v. Society of Sisters, The Georgetown Law Journal, Wisconsin v. Yoder
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THE HUMAN RIGHT TO HOME EDUCATION
Record: Michael P. Donnelly, “The Human Right to Home Education.” Journal of School Choice, 10, No. 3 (2016): 283-296. [Abstract / Modified Version Available Here] Summary: Michael P. Donnelly is Director of Global Outreach and Staff Attorney with the Home School Legal Defense Association … Continue reading
Posted in International, Legal
Tagged Catherina Groeneveld, European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, European Court of Human Rights, Franz Reimer, German Constitutional Court, Germany, HSLDA, ICESCR, International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights, Journal of School Choice, Maxim Doroshenko, Michael Donnelly, proportionality, Thomas Spiegler, Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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IMPACT OF REGULATION: One Mother’s Story
Record: Giuliana Liberto, “Child-led and interest-inspired learning, home education, learning differences and the impact of regulation.” Cogent Education, 3 (2016): 1-10. [Abstract] Summary: Giuliana Liberto is a home educator who researched the effects of increased regulation on children’s learning and well-being in … Continue reading
Posted in International, Policy/Regulation, Special Needs
Tagged Australia, Brian Ray, Cogent Education, Giuliana Liberto, New South Wales
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A TALE OF TWO RIGHTS: The Danger of Individual Rights
Record: Robin West, “A Tale of Two Rights.” Boston University Law Review, 94 (2014): 903-912. [Abstract] Summary: Are individual rights a danger to societal aspirations for equality, community, and democracy? This is the question that West, a Professor of Law and Philosophy at Georgetown University, … Continue reading
Posted in Legal
Tagged Boston University Law Review, District of Columbia v. Heller, Georgetown, Georgetown University, Robin West
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND HOMESCHOOLING: It Depends on the Goals
Record: Ari Neuman and Oz Guterman, “Academic achievements and homeschooling—It all depends on the goals.” Studies in Educational Evaluation, 51 (2016): 1-6. [Abstract] Summary: Neuman is senior lecturer of education at Western Galilee College, in Akko, Israel, and Guterman is senior lecturer in the Department … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Achievement, Research Methodology
Tagged Ari Neuman, Oz Guterman, Studies in Educational Evaluation, Western Galilee College
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SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS: Home Education Seen As Only Option in the UK
Record: Lynne Kendall and Elizabeth Taylor, “‘We can’t make him fit into the system’: parental reflections on the reasons why home education is the only option for their child who has special educational needs.” International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early … Continue reading
Posted in International, Special Needs
Tagged Accidental homeschoolers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Badman Review, Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lois, Liverpool John Moores University, Lynne Kendall, United Kingdom
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VIRTUAL SCHOOLS IN THE U.S.: Directory and Performance Review (2016 Update)
Record: Gary Miron and Charisse Gulosino, Virtual Schools Report 2016: Directory and Performance Review. Boulder, CO: National Education Policy Center, (2016). [Available Here] Introduction: This report is the fourth in an annual series published by the National Education Policy Center (NEPC). The first report in 2013 … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Achievement, Policy/Regulation, Technology
Tagged Blended learning, Charisse Gulosino, Connections Academies, Connections Academy, Cyber Charter, Gary Miron, K12, NEPC, online, online charter schools, Rocketship Education, Virtual Charter Schools
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