REGINA Magazine 24 | Page 47

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he resurgence of classical education in the United States has brought with it

hope for the future of the U.S. Catholic Church. Independent Catholic academies and comprehensive home school curricula have enjoyed success and borne great fruit in many families and parishes across the country. Examples of these include the Mother of Divine Grace homeschool curricula and the Regina Academies in Philadelphia.

Interestingly, for homeschooling families seeking support and community as well as the Socratic classroom experience, a third option has grown nationally in the last 13 years. Hybrid education--a structured mix of homeschooling and classes--has become a favored choice for many Catholic families.

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