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308. Julie’s Brief History of Homeschooling

308. Julie’s Brief History of Homeschooling

Brave Writer · Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

October 8, 202530m 52s

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Julie takes us on a sweeping journey through the history of homeschooling, weaving together her own story with the larger movement that reshaped education in America. From the experimental classrooms of 1970s California to the early legal battles of the 1980s and the faith-driven conventions of the 1990s, Julie shows how homeschooling evolved from a fringe experiment into a mainstream educational choice.

Along the way, she shares the moment she first heard the word "homeschool," how early influences shaped her teaching philosophy, and why the movement looks so different today---with growing diversity, secular options, and new opportunities for connection.

This episode dives into:

  • Landmark cases like Wisconsin v. Yoder and their impact
  • The rise of Christian homeschooling and its cultural influence
  • How COVID-19 sparked a new wave of homeschoolers
  • Brave Writer's unique role as a non-sectarian home for all families

Julie's personal history is a reminder that homeschooling has never been static---it has always been about reimagining education for the times we're in.

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