Homeschooling is as political as it is a movement in education. Homeschooling is frequently associated with the religious right. Therefore, “right-wing” political causes are attached to home schooling. Take Generation Joshua for example. This is a civics program offered through HSLDA that teaches youth about civics by putting them on the campaign trail. Even HSLDA itself takes up causes that are not only central to home schooling but are central to conservative Evangelical Christian values. Interestingly, recent statistics show there are about 1.2 million homeschoolers in the United States. However, those who would identify themselves as Christian Evangelicals make up … Continue reading →