Access to Article: UN Targets Homeschooling | The Epoch Times
Summary: A recent UNESCO report titled “Homeschooling through a Human Rights Lens” calls for sweeping global regulations on home education. The report, overseen by Gwang-Chol Chang—a former official in North Korea’s education ministry—demands mandatory registration, government evaluations, home visits, and alignment with UN-defined values. It argues that homeschooling must promote “global citizenship,” “respect for diversity,” and avoid reinforcing traditional gender roles.
Religious instruction and parental autonomy are portrayed as potential threats to children’s “human rights,” with the UN suggesting that governments should regulate even private digital education platforms. Critics argue this represents a dangerous overreach, undermining parental rights and American constitutional protections.
Key Points:
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UNESCO demands oversight of homeschooling, including registration and evaluations.
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Homeschool content must align with UN values, including diversity and global citizenship.
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Religious homeschooling is criticized for promoting “dogmatic approaches.”
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Critics say the report undermines parental rights and American liberty.
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The U.S. has withdrawn from UNESCO, but the report’s implications remain global.