Cal. teacher’s union praises homeschool ruling, State Superintendent supports choice
Bob Egelko has this report on the San Francisco Chronicle: Homeschoolers’ setback sends shock waves through state.
He writes:
The homeschooling movement never saw the case coming.
“At first, there was a sense of, ‘No way,’ ” said homeschool parent Loren Mavromati, a resident of Redondo Beach (Los Angeles County) who is active with a homeschool association. “Then there was a little bit of fear. I think it has moved now into indignation.” . . .
The ruling was applauded by a director for the state’s largest teachers union.
“We’re happy,” said Lloyd Porter, who is on the California Teachers Association board of directors. “We always think students should be taught by credentialed teachers, no matter what the setting.”
A spokesman for the state Department of Education said the agency is reviewing the decision to determine its impact on current policies and procedures. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell issued a statement saying he supports “parental choice when it comes to homeschooling.” . . .
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I’m 55yrs old, it seems though whatever starts in Calf. seems to find it’s way to the rest of the country. It is sad when the government can
override the will of the people. Tyranny!
byron