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HOME SCHOOLING / INTERNATIONAL
Brazil
Brazil

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Brazilian Family Battles for Home Schooling Rights

LifeSiteNews.com: Brazilian Homeschoolers Score Surprise Victory in Showdown Against Government
In a surprise victory against government officials who sought to prosecute a homeschooling family for refusing to participate in the public school system, David and Jonatas Nunes have passed tests proving a high level of knowledge in a variety of subjects.

Last Days Watchman: Persecution in Brazil—Challenges and sufferings in the Brazilian homeschooling movement
Josue Bueno, his wife and their 9 children were ordered to submit to psychological treatment under social workers. Because of their homeschooling practices, state officials also threatened to remove their children.

LifeSiteNews.com: Homeschooling Showdown in Brazil—Children to be Tested by Court in Battle Over Educational Rights of Parents
Two homeschooled children face a battery of tests this week in a showdown between the Brazilian government and a Christian family over the educational rights of parents in the South American nation.

Last Days Watchman: Homeschooling in the Brazilian Congress
Recently Rep. Henrique Afonso introduced in the Brazilian Congress a bill intended to expand the freedom of parents to homeschool their children.

Immunizations: A Parent’s Choice (In Portuguese)

The Right to Choose Home Education in Brazil

From Chris Klicka to Brazilian Embassy official

Brazilian Embassy Official's Response to Chris Klicka About Home Schooling

Julio Severo's Response to the Brazilian Embassy

Home Schoolers in Brazil Need Your Help

Brazil's Home-schooling Ban Draws Outcry from U.S. Group

Brazil parents seek freedom to home school

Republic Protects Freedoms of Minority


 Country Information

Legal Status of home schooling: Officially banned.

Compulsory attendance law: Federal law, ages 7 to 14.

Estimated number of home schoolers: 100 familes.

 Contact Information

Julio Severo
Rua Antonio Luiz de Morais, 425
37958-000 Monte Santo de Minas, MG
BRAZIL
Email:  juliosevero@msn.com
juliosevero@fastmail.fm
juliosevero@hotmail.com
Web: http://escolaemcasa.blogspot.com/
Phone: (35) 3591-3059

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