Education is often described as a shared responsibility. President Obama said in a speech in 2011. “That’s why reforming education is the responsibility of every American – every parent, every teacher, every business leader, every public official, and every student.” This idea is also often articulated in a popular slogan : “It takes a village to educate a child.” The parties that are usually mentioned to share this responsibility are...
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Homeschooling and the law
Home schooling was recognized in 1996 in Section 51 of the SA Schools
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Is homeschooling legal in South Africa?
Yes. Since 1994, the right for parents to home educate their children was legalised in South Africa through the adoption of the new constitution. In...
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Where can I find homeschool support groups?
There are many support groups consisting of parents that do things together and help each other. These groups operate on Facebook, mailing lists and...
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Do home learners sometimes wish they were in school and were normal?
They generally like being homeschooled. Some homelearners go to school for the experience but many return to homeschooling as within the homeschool...
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What is home education or homeschooling?
Home education is the oldest form of education. The school system as we know it is actually fairly new. It is done under the guidance and the...
