[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7979]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNITION OF FAMILIES FOR HOME EDUCATION

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of 
Families for Home Education (FHE) in observance of Home Education Week, 
May 2-8, in my home State of Missouri. I join with the Missouri General 
Assembly in recognizing their commitment not only to excellence in 
education, but also to the promotion of public policy that strengthens 
the family.
  Home educators make tremendous sacrifices to educate our nation's 
young people and they are making a difference. Countless studies show 
that parental involvement positively impacts the education of a child. 
Home-schooled children, in particular, benefit greatly from the 
individualized, one-on-one training they receive from dedicated parents 
and home educators. They are also afforded unique opportunities to 
participate in apprenticeships, and community and civic organizations. 
These activities serve to strengthen social skills and enrich their 
overall educational experience.
  In today's challenging society, it is more important than ever that 
our young people receive a quality education if they are to succeed in 
the expanding global market. Home educators play a vital part in 
preparing children, tomorrow's workforce, to successfully compete and 
prosper in the adult world. I commend these dedicated parents and FHE, 
and wish them continued success in their endeavors.

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