The Rise of Black Homeschooling

My Conversation with Education Expert Dr. Cheryl Fields-Smith

The Black homeschooling population has grown 5x to what it was pre-pandemic levels with a full 16.1% of Black Families homeschooling. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Cheryl Fields-Smith, a leading expert on Black homeschooling and family engagement. We delve into the significant growth of the Black homeschooling population, debunk myths about Black families' commitment to education, and explore the transformative power of homeschooling. From the historical struggle for education to modern-day innovations, this episode offers a nuanced look at the Black homeschooling movement. Dr. Cheryl Fields-Smith is a renowned Professor at the University of Georgia, focusing on Black families' engagement in home education. Her groundbreaking study from 2006-2008 paved the way for significant publications on Black homeschool families, including books and numerous journal articles. Recognized for her contributions, Dr. Fields-Smith's research has been featured on major media outlets such as PBS NewsHour, NBC, ABC, CBS, and The Atlantic. Cheryl's dedication to her work exemplifies a strong commitment to the academic community and the betterment of education as a whole.

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Cheryl Fields-Smith: Website | LinkedIn

Teach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | Substack

Manisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram

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• Cheryl Fields-Smith’s Books:

  • Exploring Single Black Mothers' Resistance Through Homeschooling

  • Homeschooling Black Children in the U.S.: Theory, Practice, and Popular Culture

• Bank Street College of Education

• Black Family Homeschool Educators and Scholars

• Black podcasts featuring Dr. Fields-Smith:

  • Contemporary Perspectives on Black Homeschooling

  • The Kick Back Ep. 3: Dr. Cheryl Fields-Smith Kickin' It With The Homie

  • RTE Episode 7: What’s Homeschooling Gotta do with Black Folks? featuring Dr. Cheryl Fields-Smith

• Poem: A World Without Black People - Philip Emeagwali

• Voices Remembering Slavery: Freed People Tell Their Stories

• Their Highest Potential - Vanessa Siddle Walker

• COVID-19 learning delay and recovery: Where do US states stand?

• Professor Elizabeth Bartholet's Call for a Presumptive Ban on Homeschooling

• Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo

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