Pg 111: 4 Superindentents in 1984
Homeschooling
During a May 1984 administrative hearing at the state capital, I had an opportunity to speak.
In front of the Commissioner’s representatives, I addressed the four Superintendents of Schools who had written the proposed new regulations.
“Which of you were homeschooled?”
None were
None were
“Which of you homeschool your children?”
None did.
None did.
“Which of you have actually been to the
home of a homeschooler?”
None had.
home of a homeschooler?”
None had.
“Which of you consulted with a home-
schooler when drafting these regulations?
None had.
schooler when drafting these regulations?
None had.
I concluded that it sounded as if they didn’t know anything about homeschooling. I suggested they visit the proposed regulations again -- this time with homeschoolers on the committee. They did. And I accepted.