It's back-to-school season and some parents aren't happy about that. 

Take the example of Rousmery Negrón, a single mom of two boys who was featured in a recent Associated Press article on chronic absenteeism. After being insulted by his teacher and placed in a special classroom for students with alleged hyperactivity, her middle schooler didn't want to go to his assigned district school in Springfield, Massachusetts, located in the western part of the state.

Negrón, who is from Puerto Rico and works as a school cook, would rather not send him. She told the AP that she'd love to homeschool her boys if she could but has to work full-time and doesn't want them to miss out on social connections. "If I had another option, I wouldn't send them to school," said Negrón.

For this mom and many like her, there are more low-cost education options available than ever that blend the best of homeschooling and traditional schooling. 

For instance, hybrid homeschooling programs, such as the University Model®, have been gaining in popularity for more than two decades and provide affordable education options for homeschoolers.