Gifted Students Learning in Homeschool Settings: Research and Policy Recommendations

Despite upwards of 100,000 gifted students possibly being educated at home, research regarding this population is limited. The literature on gifted homeschooling includes topics such as motivations for homeschooling, modalities of instruction, and student achievement and social-emotional wellness. R...

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Published in:Journal of school choice 2024-10, Vol.18 (4), p.638-652
Main Authors: Connolly-Sporing, Annie, Cody, Rachael A., Plucker, Jonathan A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Advanced education
education policy
gifted education
Home education
homeschooling
Learning
Population policy
school choice
Students
Teaching
twice-exceptional students
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Summary:Despite upwards of 100,000 gifted students possibly being educated at home, research regarding this population is limited. The literature on gifted homeschooling includes topics such as motivations for homeschooling, modalities of instruction, and student achievement and social-emotional wellness. Recommendations for expanding the literature and providing better insight into these students' experiences include determining the demographics of gifted homeschool students, surveying methods and costs of instruction, and measuring educational outcomes. It is imperative to collect and make this information publicly available, and to prioritize research on this population. Doing so will ensure that policy better serves the needs of these unique learners.
ISSN:1558-2159
1558-2167
DOI:10.1080/15582159.2024.2422246