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Why Public Schools Fail To Protect Students From Child Abuse (Connecticut)

Why Public Schools Fail To Protect Students From Child Abuse (Connecticut)

by Homeschooling Backgrounder | Abuse, Public schools, Research

Rodger Williams July 21, 2025 Public schools are commonly assumed to protect their students from child abuse because of mandatory reporters. We now have visible evidence showing that assumption to be false and the research explaining why. 85% of students are in the...
Two Invalid “Studies” Promoted by Homeschool Critics

Two Invalid “Studies” Promoted by Homeschool Critics

by Homeschooling Backgrounder | Critic Accuracy

Rodger Williams May 12, 2021 The two invalid studies as described by homeschool critics Elizabeth Bartholet, Dr. Rachel Coleman, James Dwyer, Milton Gaither and Frank E. Vandervort promote the two invalid studies in their article for The...
Connecticut Child Advocate Assertions Conflict with Research Evidence

Connecticut Child Advocate Assertions Conflict with Research Evidence

by Homeschooling Backgrounder | Issues, Legislation

Rodger Williams April 30, 2018 Connecticut Child Advocate Sarah Eagan is urging the State of Connecticut to impose additional statutory requirements on homeschooling families. She follows the example of homeschool critics in other states who want additional oversight...

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