Having home schooled I can say it is labor and time intensive in a way many families would have a very hard time sustaining. When parents can direct their tax dollars to alternative schools, choices will appear quickly. It's a legislative issue people need to fight for.
I guess a cooperative group of families would be a great way to spread out the time commitment and allow the kids social outlets. When I was involved, it was mainly a religious movement that we didn't really sync with - only did one of my kids for a few of years, so I'm sure it was nothing compared to others' experience. Now I think there are more options, but I do think breaking the monopoly of government schools is so important.
Having home schooled I can say it is labor and time intensive in a way many families would have a very hard time sustaining. When parents can direct their tax dollars to alternative schools, choices will appear quickly. It's a legislative issue people need to fight for.
I guess a cooperative group of families would be a great way to spread out the time commitment and allow the kids social outlets. When I was involved, it was mainly a religious movement that we didn't really sync with - only did one of my kids for a few of years, so I'm sure it was nothing compared to others' experience. Now I think there are more options, but I do think breaking the monopoly of government schools is so important.