Homeschooled students do well in spelling, geography bees

Now, because homeschooled children are, in most states, the winners, or among the top
placers in spelling bees and the like... parents and schools are getting jealous??? Read article by
clicking on the title.


September 26, 2005
PROVIDENCE, R.I. --Homeschooled students have won the past three state spelling bees, prompting some jealousy among parents and peers who attend public and private schools.

But education officials and homeschool advocates say homeschoolers win because they have focus, family support and a genuine interest in their education.