In a tough economy, parents still opt for non-public schools
When parents don’t get choices, they create them. The N.C. Division of Non-Public Education released its annual home school report on Monday. In short, nearly 5,500 more students were home schooled in 2008-09 as compared to the prior school year.
These figures are in keeping with national and statewide trends in non-public education. Nationally, home schooling has increased by 74% over the past 8 years. Even in these tough economic times, more North Carolina parents are choosing private schools in addition to home schools.
Clearly, parents see the need for choices, and they are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to choose the best education for their children.
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The number of children that are home schooled and that are required to attend school, between the ages of 7 and 16 makes up about 4.5-5% of the state's school children. An even larger amount attend private schools.
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