Homeschooling Awareness Month is celebrated annually in May to promote the benefits of homeschooling and educate the public about this viable educational option. It has been recognized since around 2010, gaining traction in the 1970s. The initiative highlights how homeschooling allows for personalized education, flexibility, and parental involvement in a child’s learning, often leading to well-rounded development. Key points include:
- Purpose: to dispel myths (i.e., homeschoolers lack socialization or academic rigor) and showcase advantages like customized curricula, flexible schedules, and the ability to teach life skills (i.e., budgeting, cooking). It also connects homeschooling families and raises awareness about available resources.
- Activities: Families and organizations are encouraged to share their homeschooling experiences on social media using hashtags like #HomeschoolAwarenessMonth. Many groups offer free resources like webinars, curriculum discounts, or local meetups.
- Benefits: Homeschooling promotes learning in diverse settings (libraries, museums, parks), fosters hands-on experiences, and avoids the one-size-fits-all approach of traditional schools. It’s also noted for safety, especially in addressing concerns like bullying.
Why is homeschooling important
Homeschooling Awareness Month emphasizes that homeschooling is not just a response to challenges like bullying or rigid school systems but a proactive choice for many families seeking individualized education.
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Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum, K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.
