Leading researcher in homeschooling and school choice policy

Dr. Watson is changing the way we think about homeschooling and other alternative education models.

As the director of the world’s foremost academic research lab dedicated to homeschool research, she conducts rigorous inquiry into how families from all backgrounds navigate their education options — from traditional public schools to homeschooling, microschools, and learning pods. Her work is bringing to light evidence that directly challenges conventional assumptions about how children receive their education, while also revealing the rich diversity in American homeschooling.