Episode 52: Why the Rise in African American Homeschooling?
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There has been a distinct rise in the number of African American parents choosing to educate their children at home, and on this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life, we're exploring why.
Dr. Ama Mazama, professor of African American Studies at Temple University and homeschooling parent, joins us for an important discussion. Even if you aren't African American, this is a highly informative episode worth hearing and thinking through.
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SHOW NOTES
Dr. Mazama's Biography
Racism in Schools is Pushing More Black Families to Homeschool Their Children
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