Dying to Win Resources
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Studies on Homeschooling
Take a look at these studies about homeschooling mentioned in Dying to Win:
Homeschool Progress Report 2009:
Academic Achievement and Demographics
Homeschooling Grows Up
News Articles
You might also find these news articles interesting:
Fixing the Best Schools in the world, Bloomberg Businessweek
Girl’s suicide highlights the stress children face in Singapore, New Straits Times
The shocking rise of child suicide, Time Out Hong Kong
Chinese school installs ‘anti-suicide’ barriers before dreaded exam, The Telegraph
Tough regime cranks out test winners, China Daily USA
China’s Cram School From Hell, Foreign Policy
Chinese students use IV amino acids to study for high-stakes tests, The Washington Post
The Puzzling Rise in Nearsighted Children, The Wall Street Journal
Legal Defense
If you are looking for information about homeschooling in your area the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is a wonderful resource:
Homeschool Laws in Your State (US)
HSLDA Canada Resources Page
HSLDA International
Homeschooling Groups
If you are looking for homeschooling groups these websites offer some comprehensive lists:
Homeschool Organizations and Support Groups (From the Publishers of Practical Homeschooling Magazine)
Home School Legal Defense Association Support Group Locator
Applying for College
If you want information on applying for college as a homeschool student here are some helpful links:
College & Career (From the Publishers of Practical Homeschooling Magazine)
MIT Admissions Homeschooled Students
Stanford Guidelines for Home-Schooled Applicants
Free Online Courses at edX.org
Picking the Best College (Practical Homeschooling Magazine)
Praxis Apprenticeship
The Praxis apprenticeship program is another excellent post-secondary option for homeschooled students: