School’s in! Whoo hoo! As the first days of school begin, excitement usually abounds for kids as they head off eagerly to see their friends chatting as they hustle into their first classrooms and meet their teachers. Those “first day of school pics” flood our Facebook feeds and we usher the kids off to school with joyful relief!
Unfortunately, what at first looked to be a smooth year for schools is already off to a rocky start due to confusion about masks, covid and what the classroom will again look like this year. (I’m looking at you remote learning!) Today’s news is full of stories about how many schools nationally are already switching to hybrid and remote learning, with uncertain duration and an uncertain future. As an Emergency physician on the “front lines”, I tell kids and parents everyday that they will have to quarantine. I’ve seen firsthand the tears, anger and hopelessness that follow and as a mom, I understand their frustration. I recently had one young girl break into tears and declare “I’m going to fail!” to her mother.
This is not easy for any of us and it is simply exhausting! We’ve all begun to run out of endurance in this long game. Most parents simply have no energy or time left to even search for a solution, and fewer still know where to start. That’s exactly why we built Anything Academic. The last thing you want to do when you get “that call” or “that email” from the school is to try to research frantically for some new option at the last minute. Even my partner’s child was sent home on day 2! Here we go again! Whatever your personal opinion on the matter, the ground may be shifting under your feet. What to do! What are your options? As the in and out of the classroom ping-pong game begins, what can you do to help your kids?
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Did you know most states will let you decide to homeschool at any point? Even day 2, 3, etc of traditional school. This remains an option for anyone not relishing another year of uncertainty. Be sure to get to know your options/laws for your state. You can do so easily here. Not sure where to even start without a lot of planning? Last minute? Check out one of these All-in-one solutions to get you going. Every subject in one clean, simple and all-inclusive package. Ready to go in minutes. Best of all? Many of them your kids run completely by themselves. Many are even free or super inexpensive. Pick whether you want your child to learn from books, workbooks or online. Your choice! Tired of digital learning? You have options!Consider an online school.
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If you are in for a sudden change of direction, don’t go it alone. We are here to help but your local area Facebook support groups and learning co-ops can help you! We list them all in your area! Not sure what a co-op is? Learn more!Arm yourself with knowledge.
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