Homeschooling Worked Better Than Expected | Albany News

Jessie Thompson ditched traditional school for her kids, Oliver and Nova, and discovered homeschooling gave her family more flexibility, better work-life balance, and surprisingly low costs—just like regular school supplies. She adjusted her schedule to be home with them and made sure they stayed socially engaged. In Jamestown, homeschooling is steady but small-scale, requiring paperwork and quarterly updates—but local officials support the choice while sticking to state guidelines. Though many want schools to improve performance and cut costs, Jessie still backs public education and urges curious parents to explore homeschooling and connect with other families doing it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c60f3494aa92bf6