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Re:Home schooling's rise from fringe to fastest-growing form... by MacsHeadroom on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @10:51AM (#38098961)
All home schoolers are required to take state standardized tests annually in many states. They consistently score in the top 20%-30% on average.
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Re:Home schooling's rise from fringe to fastest-growing form... by Draiken on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @01:17PM (#38101458)
That's good to hear!

I would say that "in some states" is the key here. A lot can change depending on the state.

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Re:Home schooling's rise from fringe to fastest-growing form... by Pinsy352 on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:01PM (#38104114)
Many states is an overstatement. Only 13 require any sort of testing. Even in those 13, not all grades are tested, and often a parent may provide a nonstandardized 'portfolio' in place of testing. The other 37 states have no required testing whatsoever.
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