How many students today are being homeschooled? No one knows for sure how many homeschoolers are in the United States. Estimates range from 800,000 (the U.S. Department of Education) to more than 2 million (independent researchers). It’s difficult to calculate an exact number because each state has its own definition of a homeschooler. In some states, such as Kansas and Texas, homeschools are considered private schools so homeschoolers in those states are lumped in with private school students. Is the number growing?Yes. The number seems to be growing the fastest among gifted students, students with disabilities and African-American students.
Gifted Children & Homeschooling
HomeEducators.com has a nice piece about homeschooling gifted children. They also point out that due to the way different states label homeschoolers there is no way to determine how many children are being homeschooled.
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Alasandra,
My name is Jim Sarris and I'm a teacher and author.
I know that the term "gifted children" can mean many things.
For the children being homeschooled whose kids are gifted in some areas but weak in memory skills, I would like to recommend "Memory Skills Made Easy".
Memory skills are one of the areas that kids never develop and therefore never perform to their potential when remembering valuable information.
They are easy to learn and parents can show their children basic strategies in a matter of minutes. This is a great booster to self-confidence.
For more information and a free report on "Why Your Child Can't Remember What They Study,"
visit http://www.MemorySkillsMadeEasy.com
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