Homeschooling Through the Coronavirus Pandemic: An Interview With PBS NewsHour

Homeschooling Through the Coronavirus Pandemic: An Interview With PBS NewsHour | Heritage Mom

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The sudden onslaught of homeschooling families due to the pandemic has shifted the community in positive ways. It has brought heightened awareness to the joys of home education, opened eyes to the opportunities provided by the lifestyle, and also garnered attention for the diligence and dedication homeschooling parents demonstrate while educating their children.

But it hasn't been without growing pains.

Many parents have felt utterly overwhelmed, confused, and frightened by the prospect of being responsible for their children's learning. And some have declared that they would never ever willingly take on the role of teacher. There is also the very real concern of "not enough hours in the day" from parents who work full-time in and outside of the home as they scramble to pull all of the pieces together.

I was excited to be interviewed again by PBS NewsHour last week to discuss these issues and more. I also spoke to them a couple of years ago about the increase of Black families choosing to homeschool. Enjoy!

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