Home-schoolers resist state regulation in Kansas debate
Kansas education officials note 20 000 home schooled children in the state while lawmakers seek to avoid broad regulation. Lawmakers cite cost and possible funding losses as factors, with districts like Lawrence feeling enrollment drops and revenue impacts. Tim Carpenter reports on the split over home schooling policy.
Qualityvarying home schools in Kansas debate
Kansas education officials note no state authority to oversee home schools while acknowledging some programs excel and others are weak. Lawrence interim superintendent Randy Weseman cites extremes from excellent to baby-sitting schools. Resident David Barfield defends the majority of good home schools and says public schools have weak examples too. Tim Carpenter.
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