Lawrence W. Reed

A growing number of parents are choosing to educate their children at home. In the following viewpoint, Lawrence W. Reed maintains that homeschooling is a feasible option for dedicated parents who want to ensure a quality education for their children. He reports that homeschooled children score much higher than average on standardized tests and college entrance exams; they also grow up to become hard-working, upstanding citizens. Reed is president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a free-market research and educational organization based in Midland, Michigan.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. Nationwide, how many children are enrolled in homeschools, according to Reed"

2. For what reasons do parents choose to homeschool, according to the author"

3. Which recent technological innovations are likely to make homeschooling more attractive to parents, in Reed’s opinion...