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News Items Last Revised August 1, 2009 |
The homeschooling regulations for Pennsylvania require students to take standardized tests in grades
3, 5, and 8. While families can opt to take these tests at the public school, they can also take one
of the nationally normed standardized achievement tests approved by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education. The list of approved tests has been revised as of July 1, 2009 as follows:
A series of clampdowns in several European nations seems to point to a tightening of regulations for homeschoolers.
In Switzerland, the Zurich canton (similar to a province or state) recently made homeschooling illegal except by parents who are registered teachers. Two other Swiss cantons have already completely outlawed homeschooling while several others have very strict regulations. Likewise, Germany has made homeschooling illegal throughout the nation, and families who resist the ban have faced serious consequences, including losing custody of their children, large fines, and jail terms. LifeSiteNews.com reports that under new rules announced by the Labor government in the United Kingdom, local council authorities can now enter private homes to interview children about their safety and quality of education – even without the parents present. Families will be forced to register with the proper authorities and could face criminal penalties if the authorities decide that the parents are inadequately educating their children. The rules state that parents and guardians “must provide a clear statement of their educational approach, intent and desired outcomes for the child over the following twelve months.” For the complete story click here: LifeSiteNews.com. To view more 'News Items' Articles please 'Log In' and visit the 'Achives' page. |
