Skipping School: A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream by Lane, Dixie Dillon
Skipping School: A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream by Lane, Dixie Dillon

Skipping School: A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream

Discover the untold story of why homeschooling moved from the margins to the mainstream of American education.In...
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Author: Dixie Dillon Lane
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Skipping School: A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream by Lane, Dixie Dillon

Skipping School: A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream

$34.78
Skipping School: A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream by Lane, Dixie Dillon

Skipping School: A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream

$34.78
Author: Dixie Dillon Lane
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description

Discover the untold story of why homeschooling moved from the margins to the mainstream of American education.

In this groundbreaking study, historian Dixie Dillon Lane traces the rise of homeschooling in the United States, from the modern movement's beginnings in the 1950s as a fringe activity to its current status as a widely accepted educational choice. Through compelling nationwide data and vivid case studies from Los Angeles County, Lane uncovers a powerful truth: homeschooling taps into long-held American beliefs in local control and parental rights that have shaped our nation's schools for generations.

Writing in an engaging, accessible style, Lane demonstrates how homeschooling's rise reflects Americans' response to the increasing centralization of public education. As public schools have shifted toward consolidation and away from local oversight, parents have rediscovered their voice, choosing homeschooling as an innovative way to renew parental influence in education.

Unlike most authors writing on this topic, Lane writes as both a credentialed historian and an experienced homeschooling parent. As such, she offers an honest, balanced view that acknowledges the homeschooling movement's challenges as well as its strengths. Skipping School will be of interest to parents, historians, educators, policymakers, and anyone seeking a fuller understanding of American education.



Author: Dixie Dillon Lane
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 06/18/2026
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780802885517

About the Author

Dixie Dillon Lane is an American historian and homeschooling parent who lives in rural Virginia. She holds a PhD in history from the University of Notre Dame and serves as associate editor of Hearth & Field.


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