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It was reported last week that filings to homeschool are up 21 percent in the state of Nebraska. It's a trend seen nationwide. And, according to an April study released by EdChoice, a national organization that advocates for state-based school choice programs, 52 percent of Americans now have a favorable view of homeschooling.

The Covid-19 virus shutting down schools last spring compelled many families to homeschool. Some hated it. But others discovered it can be rewarding, may bring families closer together and can actually be fun.

I must be forthcoming. My son and daughter were homeschoo...