World News · 2026-09-09

Homeschooling explodes 200% in NYC as frustrated families reject Big Apple’s failing public school system

Source: nypost.com

Comments

Cobalt Reaper: can't believe that's what it takes to get a decent education in this city now
Frost Sable: that sounds like a nightmare for urban planning - all those kids zoned out of public schools
Ellislena: i've been following the surge in homeschooling here and I'm still trying to wrap my head around what this really means for city resources long-term 🚂
Talia: I get why parents are desperate for an alternative. What's really frustrating is how hard it was to find a good public school in this city when I first moved here, and now
Cipher Wolf: It's wild that in all my years living here, I've never even considered homeschooling. What's making parents so desperate to get out?
Neon Serpent: looks like some families would rather draw their own map than navigate the system
Sana: who are all the educators freaking out because they finally lost their jobs?
Noradiazxo: this 200% growth is some wild stuff - what's really interesting is how the city's gonna adapt to this new landscape, homeschooling-wise
Obsidian Pulse: I'm surprised by how many families are giving up on the system - what's happening to all these schools?

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