Homeschool Coverage

Homeschooling oversight: With over 100,000 students in home school, NC lawmakers consider increased tracking

A law designed decades ago sharply restricts state oversight when it comes to homeschooling. However, with some 112,000 families now homeschooling their students, some lawmakers say it might be time to revisit that.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Sky is the limit for 17-year-old on course to graduate from NC State in May

When North Carolina State University senior Samantha Kiser graduates in May 2022, she will be one of the youngest ever to do so at the college. Kiser is just 17 years old.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Wake schools enrollment stays below pre-pandemic levels, losing students to homeschooling and attendance violations

Long-term enrollment projections show numbers below pre-pandemic levels, signaling a possible drop in future funding by millions of dollars.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

SankofaSongs: Local group works to diversify K-12 music education

Georgiary Bledsoe has spent her career boosting opportunities for children to learn about music from the African diaspora at school.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

National School Choice Week offers resources for families interested in exploring their options

For the past 10 years, National School Choice Week hosted local School Fairs and Open House events in most every state and school district. The pandemic forced their organization to reach families with online resources.

More parents considering home school during COVID-19 threat

With coronavirus precautions in place for schools throughout the state, more parents now consider home school as a potential option. For many, home school is a dive into the unknown.

Jeff Hogan, WRAL anchor/reporter, and Rick Armstrong, WRAL multimedia journalist

Five homeschooling tips for parents

With schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have been giving homeschooling their best shot.

NC State junior creates homeschooling website for parents

A North Carolina State University student has created an online resource for busy parents struggling to homeschool their children during the pandemic.

Renee Chou, anchor/reporter, and Rick Armstrong, producer

Kathryn Brown learns a lot while homeschooling her children during virus outbreak

Kathryn Brown is feeling better after being self-quarantined as a precaution. During that time, she's also been homeschooling her students and has learned a lot in the process.

Families and teachers - how to keep learning going at home

While school is out, many children are stuck at home, leaving parents and teachers wondering how to continue education outside of the classroom. UNC-TV's trusted educational resources make learning in the home easy and accessible, providing stability and comfort during transitional times.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Experts encourage parents to keep school routine

Learn some tips at how to make homeschooling easier.

NC charter, private, home schools growing as traditional schools continue losing students

Enrollment in charter, private and home schools in North Carolina continues to rise. Meanwhile, traditional public schools' numbers have continued to fall, according to data posted by the state.

Kelly Hinchcliffe, WRAL education reporter

Museum of Life and Science plans Homeschool Day this week

During the day, participants can pick one of three classroom programs, which will be led by museum educators.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

NC remains 'homeschool-friendly' state

Homeschooling has become a driving force in the North Carolina education, and is largely left untouched from government intervention.

As homeschool enrollment grows, NC's monitoring is lax

Homeschooling has become a driving force in the North Carolina education, and is largely left untouched from government intervention.

UNC Media Hub / Davis McKinney, Lidia Davis, Brenna Elmore & Meredith Wilson

NC charter schools enrollment hits 100,000 for first time

North Carolina charter schools have enrolled more than 100,000 students this school year, the first time they have surpassed that mark.

Kelly Hinchcliffe, WRAL Education Reporter

Authorities: Cumberland religious group held children as slaves

An "alternative religious group" held children as young as 9 years old as slaves, forcing them to work in fish markets to fund the group's operations, Cumberland County authorities said Wednesday.