ORLANDO, Fla. — As teachers across Central Florida gear up for the new school year, parents who homeschool are also getting ready for another year.
In Florida, the latest data shows 155,000 students participated in homeschool during the 2023-2024 school year. In the last five years, that number has increased by 46%.
There is no morning bell for Pearl Tindell — she gets up on her own time. But instead of heading to the bus stop, she heads to the open field with a horse…