(Pierre, SD) — Data is showing that homeschooling in South Dakota appears to be on the rise. The South Dakota Department of Education shows the amount of students receiving alternate instruction this year increased by almost 950 kids. It also shows the number of kids enrolled in both public and private schools declined slightly. Parents have said that homeschooling gives people more freedom to travel and live different lifestyles. It also allows families to set curriculums of their own choosing.
