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An Open Letter to Parents Who Are Homeschooling During COVID-19
Dear Parents Who Are Homeschooling During COVID-19 (or at least, those who claim they are),
This letter is for you. I contemplated not even writing it, but on behalf of the many educators I know and love, I felt that it was necessary.
So here goes.
COVID-19 has brought challenges among all of us in many different ways — but heavily on parents. With school buildings closed and distance learning in full swing, parents have had to accommodate a new schedule and living situation. It’s understandable that you all are under a large amount of stress. No one has been through this before — all feelings are welcome and valid. Keeping track of kids all day, monitoring their schoolwork, and helping them understand class material in the middle of your Zoom with friends, house cleaning, chaotic remote work day, or whatever other task you’re preoccupied with can be incredibly overwhelming.
But please, please, please do not make the claim that you are homeschooling your children. Here’s why.
First of all, homeschooling is a legit thing. Families opt for homeschooling for a variety of reasons — children learn better one-on-one, parents enjoy customizing lessons, children have learning…
