In this episode of “Homeschool Hints,” host Shanxi Omoniyi explores the data on homeschool graduates and how they fare in the real world. Despite myths and stereotypes of the isolated homeschooler, research over 40+ years demonstrate how they outperform public-school peers in terms of academics, social skills, community engagement, and self-esteem. See how you can homeschool with confidence and graduate confident, skilled young adults!
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Best Moments:
-Exploding the myth of "no data" regarding homeschool grads [0:48]
-Facts on homeschoolers' academic achievement [1:21]
-Research on graduates' social, emotional and psychological development [2:00]
-Mental health statistics on long-term homeschoolers: a recent study's surprising findings [2:50]
-3 takeaways for those at the beginning, or in the middle, of their homeschool journey [4:05]
Resource #1 - Upcoming MPE homeschool graduation ceremony: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/events/graduation/
Resource #2 - National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) Fast Facts on Homeschooling: https://nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/
Resource #3 - Cardus Educational Survey (CES) on "Findings About Homeschooled Adults" including mental health, February 2025: https://www.cardus.ca/research/education/reports/diverse-outcomes-for-a-diverse-population/?
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