Top 3 Ways Home Schoolers Positively Impact This Economy
May 14, 2009
ANN ARBOR, MI – May 11, 2009 – “There are three key ways home schoolers are positively impacting the US economy, and we should be paying close attention to this growing population,” says Josephine Nicholas, Chief Operating Officer of Published Daily, a new startup tech company whose aim is to help professionals better communicate and market to their networks.
#1 – They Grade at Higher Levels than the National Average
According to studies done by the National Home Education Research Institute and the Home School Legal Defense Association, home schoolers consistently grade at higher levels than the national average across the board.
“In every other recession, it was the smart, young innovators that were the movers and shakers,” continued Josephine. “All over the country, the home educated continue scoring at the highest levels, after which they step into being productive members of society. They are using their talents and skills in several arenas to help direct us out of the tough economy we are currently facing.”
#2 – They Thrive on Entrepreneurship, Doing Their Part in This Recession
“We see time and again, that, as the home educated are becoming adults, they are positively contributing to the US economy in a myriad of ways, not the least of which is by creating new companies, thereby creating new jobs,” continued Josephine. “My siblings and I are a prime example of this, and there are many others.”
The home schooled Nicholas siblings opened their first company in their late teens, grew it to be successful, and have created and grown several companies since that time. Their latest venture, Published Daily, created and launched during the recession is helping them retain their current staff, successfully keeping jobs in Michigan , the state with the highest rate of unemployment.
#3 – They Positively Contribute to Society in General
Dr. Gary Knowles, past professor at the University of Michigan , explored adults who were home educated. None were unemployed and none were on welfare, 94% said home education prepared them to be independent persons, 79% said it helped them interact with individuals from different levels of society, and they strongly supported the home education method.
“When you are facing a recession like we’re in now, everyone needs to do their part in their community and be a productive citizen,” continues Josephine. “The majority of home schoolers participate in an ongoing community service activity, while only 37% of similarly aged U.S. adults and 39% of all U.S. adults do so. Clearly, the home educated recognize that being involved in community will positive impact the country’s economy in general, and they welcome the opportunity to contribute.”
About Published Daily: Published Daily is a customizable online magazine, newsletter, and marketing service that helps professionals communicate relevant and timely information to their clients and prospects via email and social networking platforms. . The Published Daily founding team is comprised of four home schooled siblings who always make a success out of the ventures they begin together. One example is the CMPS® Institute, a training, certification, and ongoing membership program for financial professionals who provide mortgage and real estate equity advice. These siblings are continually looking for innovative ways to spearhead progress. For more information or to view a demo, please visit www.PublishedDaily.com or call 877.787.7576.
