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The Hidden Roots of Homeschooling
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· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter . Subscribe here. Dixie Dillon Lane, Skipping School: A History of Homeschooling and How it Went Mainstream (Eerdmans, 2026) Currently, more than 5 percent of kids in the United States are homeschooled, including some of historian Dixie Dillon Lane’s
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Why this matters
The growing trend of homeschooling in the United States, with over 5 percent of children being homeschooled, has significant implications for faith-based communities and charitable organizations that support education. Historian Dixie Dillon Lane's work in tracing the homeschooling movement highlights the complex factors driving this trend, which may include concerns about poverty, access to quality education, and the role of faith in educational settings. As homeschooling continues to become more mainstream, Christian charities and ministries may need to adapt their outreach and support services to meet the unique needs of homeschooling families, who may require alternative forms of educational resources and community engagement. Furthermore, the intersection of poverty and education may become a critical area of focus for faith-based organizations, as they seek to address the root causes of educational disparities and support families in providing quality education for their children.
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Category: poverty Published: July 24, 2026 Source: Christianity Today Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Dixie Dillon Lane, Skipping School: A History of Homeschooling and How it Went Mainstream (Eerdmans, 2026) Currently, more than 5 percent of kids in the United States are homeschooled, including some of historian Dixie Dillon Lane’s
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