Not all heroes come with a loud splash.

Many come quietly.

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Cecile and Jerry Gracey were not proponents of teaching children at home. They decided to do so only after learning of a class in the public school that contained teachings they didn't want their children exposed to. 

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Though this case received national attention in the 1970s, you will not find this case in the books. That's because neglect charges are sealed court documents. Only because Cecile Gracey signed to have the court documents released do we have any of them.

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The following comes from newspaper articles, books, and court documents. Other families may have similar stories. We encourage them to respond.

 

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