Homeschooling: Not Just For Hippies and Religious People Anymore

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Homeschooling: Not Just For Hippies and Religious People Anymore

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Back in the 1970s, homeschooling was illegal in the U.S., but after activists of all stripes lobbied lawmakers, schooling kids at home has become a viable option for parents. And as more and more have chosen it, it's become more mainstream. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Dec 11, 2014

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