Parade Magazine has an online poll asking “Should parents need teaching credentials to home-school their kids?” Given the energetic representation of homeschoolers online, it’s no surprise that “No” is winning. The 90% to 10% margin is still surprising.
The poll accompanies an article about the California appeals court ruling that that “parents do not have a constitutional right to home-school their children.” The court will rehear the case this month. The article also features an eyebrow-raising quote from the redoubtable Rick Kahlenberg.
“If upheld, the California ruling will send shock waves nationwide,” says Richard Kahlenberg, the author of a number of books on education. He says the case “pits those who believe parental rights are paramount against those who place a premium on well-educated citizens.”
Homeschoolers don’t place a premium on well-educated citizens? It’s all about parental rights? Surely this is a nuance-averse interpretation of whatever Rick actually said.
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