How Homeschooling Works

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How Homeschooling Works

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Aug 20, 2012

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Cristen was homeschooled. What was that like? Why and how do people homeschool their kids? Is homeschooling as effective as traditional schooling? Listen in for the answers to these questions and more in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Aug 20, 2012

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