The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic

Homeschooling trends are on the rise, bucking the narrative that most of its growth was caused by the pandemic.

By: Mark E. Wildmon, Mississippi State University and Kenneth V. Anthony, Mississippi State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: May 5, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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By Mark E. Wildmon, Mississippi State University and Kenneth V. Anthony, Mississippi State University

When schools abruptly closed their doors at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, millions of students unexpectedly started learning at home, with or without the help of Zoom lessons.

Many observers – and perhaps some parents – assumed these kids would return to in-person classrooms once the COVID-19 risk decreased. But homeschooling numbers …

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