A brief history of American Homeschooling, by Linda Dobson 
(Excerpted from Homeschoolers' Success Stories: 15 Adults and 12 Young People Share the Impact That Homeschooling Has Made on Their Lives by Linda Dobson (Prima Publishing, (c) 2000) http://www.synergyfield.com/history.asp
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A Brief History of Homeschooling, by Patrick Farenga
"Homeschooling is radical, in the root sense of the word: in Latin, radicus means root. Compulsory schooling (forced attendance), and now, in the twenty-first century, compulsory education (forced learning) are very recent petals and offshoots of the root way humankind has historically nurtured its young into responsible adults and active citizens." http://www.hsc.org/professionals/briefhistory.php
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A Homeschooler’s History of Homeschooling, by Cheryl Lindsay Seelhoff (pdf ) 
http://www.gentlespirit.com/gs6n11/hsh3b.pdf
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An Overview of Homeschooling in the United States
There is a growing population of families throughout the world who are opting out of traditional approaches to education for their children. Although the reasons for doing so are varied, the recent trend toward educating children at home is one that is growing quite rapidly. Within this trend, there is currently a variety of approaches toward administering education at home. It is the goal of this site to provide a basic understanding of the history and definition of homeschooling as well as offer more in-depth insight into one of the more recent homeschooling approaches; virtual schooling. http://www.slais.ubc.ca/courses/libr500/03-04-wt2/www/k_johnson/history_of.htm
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EduHistory of Homeschooling
Welcome to Eduhistory.com, your personal site for history information concerning education. You will research content that contains prominent educationalists, classroon rituals in teaching, the history of education, current issues, and much more. http://www.eduhistory.com/homeschooling.html
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GuruLib
GuruLib is a free web service to organize your home library. Catalog your books, DVDs, music CDs, games and software online using a book shelf metaphor. http://www.gurulib.com/
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Heritage Foundation: Choices in Education- 2005 Progress Report 
"Home schooling is the fastest growing form of school choice. From 1994 to 2003, the number of home-schooled students tripled, from 345,000 to 1,100,000. On average, home school students have higher academic achievement than students in public or private schools. Home-schooled elementary school students tend to perform one grade level higher than their peers in traditional schools. By high school, they are four grade levels above the national average. Nearly all home-schooled students participate in at least two extracurricular activities such as dance, sports, music, and volunteerism. In fact, the average home school student participates in five such activities." http://www.heritage.org/Research/Education/bg1848.cfm
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History of Homeschooling
Many links, versions, writers http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/weblinks/historyHS.htm
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Homeschool Freedoms at Risk
Home Education Magazine Editors Note "Electronic Edition - Homeschooling Freedoms At Risk: This is not light reading! This collection is highly critical of the actions of individuals, groups and organizations within the homeschool community. While electronic release offers us certain opportunities, it also carries with it a certain responsibility for you as a reader. The original collection was put together to be read as a whole, and in fairness to all involved this electronic version should be no different. Because of its length, Homeschooling Freedoms At Risk has been uploaded in four parts labelled Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. Please read this file in its entirety. Please also keep in mind that HSFAR was written (more than 12) years ago. "
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Homeschooling Research Notes
Reflections upon research about homeschooling history, policy, and practice http://gaither.wordpress.com/
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Impact of the Internet on Homeschooling
"Although home schooling has be around for a long time in the United States, the modern-day movement did not gain its momentum until the 1970's. Two men, Raymond Moore and John Holt, impacted the movement greatly. Each had his own reason for advocating home schooling, and each has had a following in two distinct segments of the population, the religious right and the countercultural-left." http://www.slais.ubc.ca/courses/libr500/02-03-wt2/www/A_Uecker/history.htm
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More Information on Home School Legal Defense Association
"Although the Home School Legal Defense Association is credited with helping homeschoolers in its early years, many believe the organization has changed. HSLDA's actions on federal, state and local levels have raised questions about the organization's direction, and whether it has strayed too far to offer any genuine protection or benefit to homeschoolers. When one is afforded a wide-angle view of HSLDA and its actions, patterns emerge and questions form. Is HSLDA an organization worthy of your financial support? Visit HSLDA's site, read through the pages of this site and decide for yourself." http://hsislegal.com/
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National Home Education Issues
Learning is for Everyone overview of homeschool issues with national scope. http://www.learningis4everyone.org/content/view/24/42/1/1/
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NCES report: Homeschooling in the US 2003
This report uses the Parent and Family Involvement Survey of the 2003 National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) to estimate the number and percentage of homeschooled students in the United States in 2003 and to describe the characteristics of these students and their families. ... In addition, the report includes comparisons to an earlier study using data from the 1999 NHES to provide information about changes in the rate of homeschooling between 1999 and 2003 for different segments of the student population. http://nces.ed.gov/Pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2006042
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The Humanism behind Homeschooling, by Theresa Willingham
"While it's difficult to get exact figures on the number of children officially registered as homeschoolers in the U.S., it's estimated that about 2% of the population -- over a million children-- are learning at home with their families instead of enrolled in the public school system." http://www.uuhomeschool.org/pub-040110-01.doc
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