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The Homeschool-Virtual School Alliance Last updated: Monday - June 16, 2008 Mark Fetler observes: The last few minutes of the podcast featured a brief discussion about the nexus between home-schooling and virtual schools, particularly in California. Companies that sell on-line classes independent of the public system, and the on-line charter school vendors, are marketing themselves with some success to home-school parents. When the student turns 16 he/she may take the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE), that provides the legal equivalent to a diploma. Oddly enough, home-schooling in California is technically illegal, unless the child is taught by a certificated teacher. The state\'s lawyers have several times attempted to enforce this requirement, but have always been soundly thrashed and forced to retreat by the home-school lobby. Several years ago, when it appeared that the CSHPE might have a stake driven through its heart (notwithstanding its mandate), the home-school lobby again rose up and prevailed. Send a Message to the Author RSS |
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