Many families cite cultural representation and curriculum control as key factors in their decision. Nicole Doyle, a homeschooling advocate with the Georgia Black Home Educators Network, said recent state education policy decisions have contributed to this shift.

“Black families are choosing homeschool because they would like to have a conversation that speaks to cultural relevance, that speaks to history, that in many cases reflects their religious views,” Doyle said.
(Nichole Doyle is a FIRE Fellow Graduate)