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Home schooling on the rise among African Americans

For some, the term "home schooling" might evoke images of conservative Christian families or isolated rural areas. But according to the National Center for Education Studies, the number of African Americans being home schooled is growing.

On National Public Radio, this week's Mocha Moms—Jolene Ivey, Cheli English Figaro, Joby Dupree and Shawn Spence—discuss the benefits and challenges of home schooling.

Posted by Louise Ash on 13 August 2008 in Socioeconomic Factors

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