Homeschooling on the Rise Among Black Families 

I just watched this segment with my husband and we were talking about how it’s time our communities build our own schools to educate our kids the way we want them to! We know what our kids need. I know we already have HBC colleges but we should start working towards having our own schools with black leaders, in every major city in America! I homeschooled our first born and by the time he went to school he was reading second grade books at 4 years old. Spoke 3 languages and could count up to 1000. His teacher couldn’t believe how smart he was and how much he knew. He knew all the countries of the world and capitals cities of Africa, North America, South America and Europe, the solar system, science and geography and most importantly he knew he came from a rich history and his identity was instilled in him from as young as a baby. We instilled in him to have a pride in his heritage and in his Islamic faith! Only we can give our children what they need and deserve.

Homeschooling among blk Americans has been on the rise since before the pandemic. I took my daughters out of a blk private school years ago, now they are both 2 academic years ahead. They are so much happier now. I only regret not taking them out sooner.

This is good news. I homeschool and its the best decision I've made.

Who said "only a fool let's their enemy educate their children?"

On the rise for people in Australia too. I find school kids a lot ruder than homeschool kids.

"Emancipate ourselves from mental slavery; none but ourselves can free our minds..." ~Bob Marley Home school even if they are going to charter, public, or private school. I really believe in the formative years the foundation that is set will either propel them to prosperity & healthy life when that foundational structure is sound. We just can't get that depending on the oppressor. We've got to do it for our people's mental, spiritual & physical wellbeing. MJ told us, "They don't really care about us."

I'm a twice retired master teacher. This is the best advice to give African American, Mexican or Islamic parents who are willing to sacrifice in order to secure their children's future. First of all, less than half the teachers are qualified to teach young African American or minority children. Teachers weren't willing to return to school nor research current curriculums and strategies to increase their knowledge to instruct proficiently. Many times, as the lead teacher, I needed to instruct teachers how to master mathematics and technology. Many times younger European American teachers were hateful to African American students. European Amer. teachers would pretend they couldn't understand our children's language or choice of words. My former school district didn't allow us to teach the state social studies curriculum. Classrooms grades K - 5 didn't have any social studies materials, globes or maps unless teachers purchased the resources. I retired last summer totally annoyed by America's educational circus. I'm in contact with many of my former students and families. I financially assist my former students who attend college. African American students are in jeopardy of failing educationally and emotionally in both public and private schools settings. Truthfully, if your child is having difficulties in school, make surprise weekly visits and communicate with your children in depth.

Too many Problems at Public Schools!. Shootings! Problems With Teachers and rules about Dress codes! And Hair!.

Much damaged was created in our children's education by Brown v. The Board of Education. It changed who the educators are.

The social aspect of children in homeschools need to be improved and supported by the community and local government.

It's extremely important to understand what your children are being taught and fed! The knowledge is definitely something to pay attention to and are they advancing enough? Always talk to them and the administrators. I found that the school system failures are hidden so you must pay close attention. They also aren't teaching them real history!

Why is she speaking for Black parents home schooling. Peanut butter was created by George Washington Carver and not Booker T. Washington. Where are the Black parents speaking for themselves? I home schooled my 30 plus year old for the same reasons, racism in the school system.

🌱📚Homeschooler since 1990's🙏🏡🍃

Once black people figure out that school choice, including the choice to home school, is the best option for them the teachers Unions are dead. Give vouchers to families based on the amount of money the failed public school system would have spent on each child. Let the family use that voucher for a private school, or let parents straight up keep that money if they are home schooling.

She seems to be echoing what DR Umar has being saying all along. I donated to his school, I feel so good about it!

yesssssssss it is the best thing ever for our children

I wish I’d taught my son at home

No freaking wonder black families are homeschooling. Has anyone noticed how many books by black writers are being banned.

I homeschooled my child when I was in a racist area, now once I moved to a diverse area I took them back in public school, however I think going to a diverse school is important, because they have to work in the country and you need to be able to deal with an array of personality and perspectives

If this is going to create a generation of high achievers, reaching their full potential, is that a bad thing. It seemed the traditional school system has not served a key demographic and people are now voting with their feet.

Yes they do funnel a lot of Black children especially in underserved areas to Special Ed. the school and parent get financially compensated when the child is placed in these classes with an IEP case.

uh ohhhh here comes the new laws "you can only homeschool if one parent has doctorate or both parents have a masters degrees" hehehehe

YES! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I just read an in-depth article on Yahoo about this and I just wanted to please ask these black families that are choosing to home school their children to not take sports away from them. I don’t blame you parents for doing this at all but I do think the lack of sports would be very bad for those kids mentally and physically. These is that Tim Tebow style rule that allows homeschooled children to still play school sports. Im just throwing this out there in case any parents were not aware.

It should be on the rise among all families!

Good to hear

The school system in America sucks! Everyone knows it. There are good schools and good teachers, but not enough to go around and ensure quality education and experience for everyone. Public schools are so bad about removing great things from education and the inserting junk instead, like critical race theory, lgbtq, history told only from “Caucasian” perspective, to name a few. Most of them invite no sense of innovation by teachers with great ideas and teaching methods and only want to stick to the status quo. Eventually, the status quo gets old, you become irrelevant, and you either “change or die”. We are seeing the slow death of institutionalized education in our country from Kindergarten thru college.

If you can, homeschool isn’t as over why as you think and their are homeschool communities or you could build a community to be able to do things like group projects and field trips. I believe it’s easy to humble someone when they are older, but it’s harder to build them up from a deficit when they are older. Pray on it and do research so you’re ready.

🤣😂yep

I am a huge supporter and advocate of homeschooling. And I definitely plan to home school my children if I have them and it be by blk homeschool educators. 🤎👑