Homeschool News & Views

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Africa

10 May 2023, SOUTH AFRICA–
“Home-schooling proposal made at public hearings on the BELA Bill”
https://insideeducation.co.za/home-schooling-proposal-made-at-public-hearings-on-the-bela-bill/

8 May 2023, SOUTH AFRICA–
“Anger over proposed new laws for home school in South Africa”
https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/685937/anger-over-proposed-new-laws-for-home-school-in-south-africa/

1 December 2022, SOUTH AFRICA–
“Authorities Wanted Home Education Scrapped: Drama At The BELA Bill Hearing”
https://mygqeberha.com/authorities-wanted-home-education-scrapped-drama-at-the-bela-bill-hearing/

27 November 2022, SOUTH AFRICA–
Home school warning for South Africa: report
https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/646573/home-school-warning-for-south-africa-report/

16 August 2022, SOUTH AFRICA–
“Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill likely to make home schooling more difficult”
https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/basic-education-laws-amendment-bill-likely-to-make-home-schooling-more-difficult-9e650485-383e-4582-b82c-ebe1d7154e55

1 July 2022, SOUTH AFRICA–
“Department builds relationships with home education providers”
https://bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za/494352/gde-builds-relationships-with-home-education-providers/

4 April 2022, SOUTH AFRICA–
“Compulsory school changes coming for South Africa”
https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/573824/compulsory-school-changes-coming-for-south-africa/

12 March 2022, SOUTH AFRICA–
“Home education faces bricks in the wall”
https://www.iol.co.za/ios/news/home-education-faces-bricks-in-the-wall-6b9350cf-7cd4-44e0-b52b-b8c014cc641f

Asia (incl. Middle East)

12 April 2023, INDIA–
“Homeschooling & multiple entry-exit points for school students among reforms in UGC’s new credit framework”
https://theprint.in/india/education/homeschooling-multiple-entry-exit-points-for-school-students-among-reforms-in-ugcs-new-credit-framework/1513525/

29 November 2022, INDIA–
“History of Homeschooling in India, the rise and the current scenario”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/online-schooling/history-of-homeschooling-in-india-the-rise-and-the-current-scenario/articleshow/95708514.cms

26 January 2022, ISRAEL–
“Israel Sees Fivefold Increase in Homeschooling Requests Over Last Decade”
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2022-01-26/ty-article/.premium/israel-sees-fivefold-increase-in-homeschooling-requests-over-last-decade/0000017f-db62-df9c-a17f-ff7acc870000

Australia (incl. Oceania)

14 April 2023, NEW ZEALAND–
“The rapid rise, then drop in homeschooling”
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/131737731/the-rapid-rise-then-drop-in-homeschooling

3 October 2022, NEW ZELAND–
“The number of kids being homeschooled has increased since Covid-19”
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/cherie-taylor-patel-president-of-nz-principals-federation-on-the-increase-in-homeschooled-students/

22 March 2022, AUSTRALIA–
“Homeschooling on the rise in Western Australia as mask mandates prompt family changes”
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-23/home-schooling-education-western-australia/100928852

14 December 2021, NEW ZEALAND–
“Ministry of Education records spike in home-schooling applications”
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/457860/ministry-of-education-records-spike-in-home-schooling-applications

Europe

7 May 2023, GERMANY–
“German Christian School Takes Case Against Nation’s Homeschool Ban To High Court”
https://www.dailywire.com/news/german-christian-school-takes-case-against-nations-homeschool-ban-to-high-court

31 March 2023, ENGLAND–
“Home education soars in the wake of the pandemic”
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/home-education-soars-in-the-wake-of-the-pandemic/

22 March 2022, IRELAND–
“Minister: Parents must follow requirements for homeschooling”
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41099359.html

19 November 2022, PORTUGAL–
“Kiko, cinco anos, não anda na escola, mas está “preparado para os tubarões” – as crianças que aprendem em casa”
https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/familia/criancas/kiko-cinco-anos-nao-anda-na-escola-mas-esta-preparado-para-os-tubaroes-as-criancas-que-aprendem-em-casa/20221119/636e22d60cf2ea367d581e34

15 September 2022, ITALY–
“Studente primaria in educazione parentale bocciato, il Consiglio di Stato conferma decisione dei docenti”
https://www.orizzontescuola.it/studente-primaria-in-educazione-parentale-bocciato-il-consiglio-di-stato-conferma-decisione-dei-docenti/

8 September 2022, ENGLAND–
“Schools bill delayed as new PM Truss reviews reforms”
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-bill-delayed-as-new-pm-truss-reviews-reforms/

24 August 2022, ITALY–
“Alunno in educazione parentale, sì a bocciatura anche alla Primaria se competenze raggiunte parziali. Metodi diversi valutazione per chi studia a casa”
https://www.orizzontescuola.it/alunno-in-educazione-parentale-si-a-bocciatura-anche-alla-primaria-se-competenze-raggiunte-parziali-metodi-diversi-valutazione-per-chi-studia-a-casa/

30 June 2022, ENGLAND–
“Angry Stratford parents backlash over proposed Schools Bill”
https://www.stratford-herald.com/news/angry-stratford-parents-want-mp-to-throw-school-bill-out-9261688/

25 June 2022, ENGLAND–
“Redcar mum fears Schools Bill could discriminate against home-educated children”
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/redcar-mum-fears-schools-bill-24235821

21 May 2022, FRANCE–
“Le nouveau ministre de l’Education nationale écoutera-t-il la minorité de l’école à la maison ?”
https://www.agoravox.fr/tribune-libre/article/le-nouveau-ministre-de-l-education-241709

18 May 2022, ENGLAND–
“The Schools Bill has Landed!”
https://he-byte.uk/england/the-schools-bill-has-landed/

23 March 2022, FRANCE–
“How does private education and home-schooling work in France?”
https://www.connexionfrance.com/article/Practical/Family/How-does-private-education-and-home-schooling-work-in-France

8 March 2022, ENGLAND–
“‘Striking’ lack of data on England’s missing children – report”
https://www.thenational.scot/news/19978841.striking-lack-data-englands-missing-children—report/

16 November 2019, ITALY–
“Home Schooling Gains Ground in Italy”
https://www.ncregister.com/features/home-schooling-gains-ground-in-italy

North America (incl. the Caribbean and Central America)

25 February 2023, JAMAICA–
“Spotlight on homeschooling in JTC bill debate”
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230225/spotlight-homeschooling-jtc-bill-debate

29 July 2022, JAMAICA–
Homeschool policy on agenda as parents challenge bill
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20220729/homeschool-policy-agenda-parents-challenge-bill

14 April 2022, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–
“Homeschooling surge continues despite schools reopening”
https://apnews.com/article/covid-business-health-buffalo-education-d37f4f1d12e57b72e5ddf67d4f897d9a

18 February 2020, BARBADOS–
“Frustrated mother seeks answers from education authorities”
https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/02/18/frustrated-mother-seeks-answers-from-education-authorities/

4 November 2019, CUBA–
“Cuban evangelicals defend freedom of expression in a public letter”
https://evangelicalfocus.com/features/4865/cuban-evangelicals-defend-freedom-of-expression-in-a-public-letter

South America

8 March 2023, BRASIL–
“Comissão de Educação do Senado será liderada por Flávio Arns”
https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/politica/2023/03/5078883-comissao-de-educacao-do-senado-sera-liderada-por-flavio-arns.html

2 April 2023, BRASIL–
“Grupo quer retirar ‘homeschooling’ da regulação de escolas comunitárias”
https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2023/05/02/grupo-quer-retirar-homeschooling-da-regulacao-de-escolas-comunitarias

15 September 2022, BRASIL–
“Prefeitura não informa se irá regulamentar ou contestar na Justiça a lei do homeschooling”
https://sampi.net.br/ovale/noticias/1719914/politica/2022/09/prefeitura-n-o-informa-se-ira-regulamentar-ou-contestar-na-justica-a-lei-do-homeschooling

24 August 2022, BRASIL–
Câmara derruba veto de Saud e irá promulgar texto que autoriza homeschooling em Taubaté
https://sampi.net.br/ovale/noticias/771196/o-vale/2022/08/camara-derruba-veto-de-saud-e-ira-promulgar-texto-que-autoriza-homeschooling-em-taubate

12 August 2022, BRASIL–
“Senado aprofunda debate sobre educação domicilar”
https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/infomaterias/2022/12/senado-aprofunda-debate-sobre-educacao-domiciliar

11 July 2022, BRASIL–
“Prefeito de Taubaté veta projeto que visa autorizar homeschooling no município”
https://sampi.net.br/ovale/noticias/770420/o-vale/2022/07/prefeito-de-taubate-veta-projeto-que-visa-autorizar-homeschooling-no-municipio

27 June 2022, BRASIL–
“Em audiência na CE, debatedores divergem sobre viabilidade da educação domiciliar”
https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2022/06/27/em-audiencia-na-ce-debatedores-divergem-sobre-viabilidade-da-educacao-domiciliar

9 June 2022, BRASIL–
“Homeschooling vai ser debatido em profundidade na CE”
https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2022/06/09/homeschooling-vai-ser-debatido-em-profundidade-na-ce-1

7 June 2022, BRASIL–
Ex-ministro da Educação de Temer sai em defesa da aprovação do homeschooling no Senado
https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/educacao/ex-ministro-da-educacao-de-temer-sai-defende-a-aprovacao-do-homeschooling-no-senado/

28 May 2022, BRASIL–
“Homeschooling: Entenda argumentos contra e a favor do ensino domiciliar no Brasil”
https://jovempan.com.br/noticias/politica/homeschooling-entenda-argumentos-contra-e-a-favor-do-ensino-domiciliar-no-brasil.html

25 May 2022, BRASIL–
“Vereadores aprovam texto que autoriza homeschooling em Taubaté”
https://www.012news.com.br/vereadores-aprovam-texto-que-autoriza-homeschooling-em-taubate/

20 May 2022, BRASIL–
“UNICEF CRITICA APROVAÇÃO DO HOMESCHOOLING NO BRASIL”
https://congressoemfoco.uol.com.br/area/pais/unicef-critica-aprovacao-do-homeschooling-no-brasil/

20 May 2022, BRASIL–
“Projeto que permite educação escolar em casa é repudiado por Adufg-Sindicato”
https://www.jornalopcao.com.br/ultimas-noticias/projeto-que-permite-educacao-escolar-em-casa-e-repudiado-por-adufg-sindicato-401322/

19 May 2022, BRASIL–
“Câmara aprova projeto que permite a educação dos filhos em casa; proposta vai ao Senado”
https://www.camara.leg.br/noticias/877647-camara-aprova-projeto-que-permite-a-educacao-dos-filhos-em-casa-proposta-vai-ao-senado/

18 May 2022, BRASIL–
“Câmara aprova texto-base do projeto de ensino domiciliar, bandeira de Bolsonaro”
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/educacao/2022/05/camara-acelera-projeto-de-ensino-domiciliar-bandeira-de-bolsonaro.shtml

18 May 2022, BRASIL–
“Veja como cada deputado votou em projeto que regulamenta ensino em casa”
https://educacao.uol.com.br/noticias/2022/05/18/veja-como-cada-deputado-votou-em-projeto-que-regulamenta-ensino-em-casa.htm?cmpid=copiaecola

18 May 2022, BRASIL–
“Homeschooling: o que muda com projeto aprovado na Câmara, mas que ainda vai ao Senado”
https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/brasil-61501821

8 May 2022, BRASIL–
“Leis de homeschooling avançam nos Estados, mas esbarram na Justiça”
https://politicalivre.com.br/2022/05/leis-de-homeschooling-avancam-nos-estados-mas-esbarram-na-justica/#gsc.tab=0

22 April 2022, BRASIL–
Projeto autoriza estados a definir regras para educação domiciliar
https://www.camara.leg.br/noticias/865923-PROJETO-AUTORIZA-ESTADOS-A-DEFINIR-REGRAS-PARA-EDUCACAO-DOMICILIAR

21 April 2022, BRASIL–
Câmara debate instrução de responsáveis por crianças em homeschooling
https://www.metropoles.com/colunas/guilherme-amado/camara-debate-instrucao-de-responsaveis-por-criancas-em-homeschooling

20 April 2022, BRASIL–
Câmara dos Deputados deve votar homeschooling no início de maio
https://www.metropoles.com/colunas/igor-gadelha/camara-dos-deputados-deve-votar-homeschooling-no-inicio-de-maio

21 March 2022, BRASIL–
“Alep recorrerá ao STF para regulamentar lei do homeschooling no Paraná”
https://ricmais.com.br/politica/alep-recorrera-ao-stf-para-regulamentar-lei-do-homeschooling-no-parana/

21 March 2022, BRASIL–
“TJ-PR derruba lei que prevê o homeschooling no Paraná”
https://g1.globo.com/pr/parana/noticia/2022/03/21/tj-pr-derruba-lei-que-preve-o-homeschooling-no-parana.ghtml

17 March 2022, BRASIL–
“Câmara Municipal promulga lei que libera educação domiciliar em Porto Alegre”
https://www.osul.com.br/camara-municipal-promulga-lei-que-libera-a-educacao-domiciliar-em-porto-alegre/

6 March 2022, BRASIL–
“Pauta de Bolsonaro, educação em casa deve ser barrada por bancada de MS”
https://www.topmidianews.com.br/politica/pauta-de-bolsonaro-home-schooling-ainda-nao-e-modalidade-da/160347/

14 February 2022, BRASIL–
“Normatização do homeschooling é pauta preferencial do Congresso Nacional”
https://jovempan.com.br/programas/jornal-da-manha/normatizacao-do-homeschooling-e-pauta-preferencial-do-congresso-nacional.html