{"id":2360789,"date":"2024-10-28T21:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T01:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/op-ed-the-silver-lining-of-the-pandemic-a-demand-for-education-reform\/"},"modified":"2024-10-28T21:46:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T01:46:34","slug":"op-ed-the-silver-lining-of-the-pandemic-a-demand-for-education-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/op-ed-the-silver-lining-of-the-pandemic-a-demand-for-education-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"Op-Ed: The Silver Lining of the Pandemic &#8211; A Demand for Education Reform"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fop-ed-the-silver-lining-of-the-pandemic-a-demand-for-education-reform%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2360789&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>This article discusses the profound\u200b impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individual lives and educational systems in the United States. It\u200d highlights the emotional and \u200bfinancial challenges\u2062 many\u2064 families faced, including isolation \u200dand job loss. However, it also notes positive outcomes, particularly in the \u2063realm \u2062of education and parental\u2062 involvement.<\/p>\n<p>As parents became aware\u2064 of the shortcomings of public schooling\u2014especially during\u2063 the switch to online learning\u2014they began to reassess \u2064their role in\u200c their children&#8217;s education. The\u200b pre-pandemic\u200c push against homeschooling has reversed dramatically, with\u200b homeschooling\u200c rates \u2063rising from about 4% to 11% \u2062of students. The article \u200cpoints out that states are now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-americans-confirmed-dead-in-eastern-ukraine-region-of-donbas\/\" title=\"Two Americans Confirmed Dead in Eastern Ukraine Region Of Donbas\">offering financial assistance<\/a> to homeschooling parents, indicating a growing acceptance of alternative education methods.<\/p>\n<p>Educators\u2063 also recognize the necessity of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-state-of-the-union-call-for-online-youth-safety-found-foothold-in-2023\/\" title=\"Biden&#039;s call for online youth safety gains traction in 2023\">greater parental involvement<\/a>, noting that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/evidence-of-catastrophic-learning-loss-from-school-lockdowns-piles-up\/\" title=\"Mounting evidence shows significant learning loss resulting from school lockdowns.\">current educational system<\/a> often fails to meet diverse student needs. The article advocates for a collaborative approach between parents and educators, emphasizing the value of \u200cparental engagement in fostering children&#8217;s\u200d academic success. Ultimately, it calls for a re-evaluation of the educational system, suggesting that it is time for change to prioritize students&#8217; needs and\u2064 family involvement.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Covid pandemic left people with a lot of scars.<\/p>\n<p>Isolation and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">medical malpractice devastated families<\/a>, and for many, it meant the loss of employment, loss of savings, and loss of the normal lives they had built. Their realities were upended by the abrupt and unexpected halt in what they knew to be normal.<\/p>\n<p>As one collective people, we were forced to navigate the uncertainty of the pandemic completely alone. Some fared better than others, but no one escaped unscathed.<\/p>\n<p>We all have our stories of horrors that were previously unimaginable &mdash; like a waking nightmare that we couldn&rsquo;t wake up from, as much as we tried.<\/p>\n<p>But, not everything that came out of the pandemic is bad.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>People appreciate the importance of community again. They are more intentional about reaching out to the people in their lives. In addition, parents became much more keenly aware of the problems with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sf-school-board-president-accuses-mayor-of-division-for-criticizing-renaming-re-opening-plans\/\" title=\"SF School Board President Accuses Mayor Of \u2018Division\u2019 For Criticizing Renaming, Re-Opening Plans\">public school system<\/a>, and they began to reevaluate what is best for their children.<\/p>\n<p>Before the pandemic, only about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nheri.org\/research-facts-on-homeschooling\/#:~:text=General%20Facts%2C%20Statistics%2C%20and%20Trends&amp;text=There%20were%20about%202.5%20million,%2D2020%20to%202020%2D2021.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 percent of students<\/a> across the United States were homeschooled. States such as <a href=\"https:\/\/hslda.org\/post\/a-look-back-at-the-great-california-homeschool-case-of-2008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California<\/a> were actively trying to outlaw homeschooling, and others were trying to make the homeschooling process harder.<\/p>\n<p>Before the pandemic, it seemed like there was an almost constant barrage of anti-homeschool rhetoric as politicians tried to persuade the public that children are safer under the watchful eye of the public education system, rather than with their families.<\/p>\n<p>They told parents that they are unqualified to teach and unqualified to discern what the true needs of their children are. Parents were afraid to trust their own instincts when it came to the well-being of their children.<\/p>\n<p>However, once parents had a glimpse of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/leftists-say-critical-race-theory-isnt-taught-schools-seattle-arent-even-hiding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the curriculum<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-warns-crt-leftist-gender-theory-schools-biggest-danger-within\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">being taught<\/a>, they realized how ill-equipped the school system was to handle the switch to online education. When they saw the extremes schools took to abide by the made-up health guidelines even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-eye-opening-er-data-shows-childrens-mental-health-spiraling-amid-lockdowns-school-closures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at the expense of their children&rsquo;s mental health<\/a>, parents got more brave.<\/p>\n<p>Parents realized that they had been lied to about what they are truly capable of and the true value of parent involvement in the life of a child.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the pendulum is swinging in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n<p>Since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/leftism-evil-government-officials-considered-killing-cats-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pandemic<\/a>, homeschooling rates have surged. An estimated 11% of students now learn at home, and that number is expected to continue to rise in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time in recent history, the number of students in public schools is noticeably dropping.<\/p>\n<p>What&rsquo;s more, instead of trying to make homeschooling harder, states are starting to offer financial assistance to homeschooling parents &mdash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainstatespolicy.org\/29-states-now-have-some-form-of-esa-education-choice-tax-credit-or-education-tax-scholarship#:~:text=2%20min%20read-,29%20states%20now%20have%20some%20form%20of%20ESA%2C%20education%20choice,credit%2C%20or%20education%20tax%20scholarship&amp;text=The%20number%20of%20states%20providing,has%20now%20grown%20to%2029.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">roughly 29 states<\/a> are now providing education savings accounts or other financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Educators see the problems, too.<\/p>\n<p>One teacher said, &ldquo;As a special education teacher of almost six years, I have seen and experienced first-hand the desperate need for parents to be involved in the education of our children. Schools have become a place of tolerance rather than a place of educational opportunity.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>This teacher continued, &ldquo;Teachers are expected to keep up with a curricular timeline for 25 to 30 students based on demands of administrators who have very likely never been in a classroom themselves.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>This means that many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hs-students-embarrass-harris-point-critical-error-central-campaign-promise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">students<\/a> are left behind in the rush and push.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, there are many students who thrive in this situation but fall off the radar when student behavior becomes a factor.<\/p>\n<p>The reality is, even the best, most invested teachers are not capable of accommodating the unique needs of every child, and children cannot truly learn and grow to their full potential in the sterile, high-stress environment that schools have become.<\/p>\n<p>It is much easier for parents to invest in, and accommodate the needs of, their children &mdash; who they know and have a personal interest in &mdash; than it is for teachers with 30+ children, who have only a short window of time in which to check all the boxes.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3020099\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studies show<\/a> that parental involvement has a positive impact on academic performance and behavior and, in general, contributes to more positive outcomes for students.<\/p>\n<p>So, what now? Where do we go from here?<\/p>\n<p>It seems clear that we are at a crossroads: The system that has worked for so long is no longer the solution for mass, quality education.<\/p>\n<p>It is time for a change.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that it is time for parents and educators to work together for the benefit of our children. Rather than telling parents they are &ldquo;unqualified&rdquo; or, worse yet, telling their children that parents are &ldquo;part of the problem&rdquo; (which, according to Abigail Shrier&rsquo;s book, &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bad-Therapy-Kids-Arent-Growing-ebook\/dp\/B0CBYHTV2D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bad Therapy<\/a>,&rdquo; happens quite often).<\/p>\n<p>Educators should teach parents what they know about childhood development, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/teen-suspects-flash-mob-robberies-busted-parents-blow-whistle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parents<\/a> can be allies in the learning process. If parents and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-teachers-union-held-event-straight-soviet-playbook-voting-age-students-drafted-march-polls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teachers<\/a> work together, they will be better able to accommodate the needs of students.<\/p>\n<p>YOU can teach your children.<\/p>\n<p>You know them best, and you are the one who is most invested in their success.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/new-study-spanking-upends-decades-liberal-hissy-fits-spanking-damaging-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">children<\/a> don&rsquo;t care about what degree their educator has; they just need someone to believe in them, so they can believe in themselves. And, that positive affirmation is so much more meaningful coming from their parents!<\/p>\n<p>I know the idea of homeschooling is scary &mdash; the thought that your child&rsquo;s academic success and future depend on you can be terrifying. But, the education system is failing, and if you won&rsquo;t step in for them, who will?<\/p>\n<p>The good news is, there are more resources available than ever before to help make your homeschool journey easier.<\/p>\n<p>I asked a teacher for one thing that parents NEED to know, and I&rsquo;m going to close with her final statement: &ldquo;Parents must be a priority. The family unit must be a priority. Education is supposed to be for the benefit of our children, families, and future generations; however, it is falling short in so many ways.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><i><b>The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either d or endorsed by the owners of this website. 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Many faced job losses, depleted savings, and a disruption of their established lives. The sudden shift from normalcy forced everyone to confront uncertainty alone. While some managed better than others, no one emerged unscathed; we all have harrowing stories that felt like an unending nightmare. However, the pandemic also brought about positive changes. <\/p>\n<p>People have come to value community more deeply and are making a conscious effort to connect with others in their lives. Parents have become increasingly aware of the shortcomings in the public school system and are reconsidering what is best for their children\u2019s education. Prior to the pandemic, only about 4% of students in the U.S. were homeschooled, with some states actively trying to restrict it.<\/p>\n<p>Before Covid-19, there was a strong anti-homeschool sentiment among politicians who argued that children were safer in public schools than at home with their families and suggested parents lacked the qualifications needed for teaching or understanding their children&#8217;s needs. This left many parents hesitant to trust their instincts regarding their children&#8217;s welfare.<\/p>\n<p>However, as parents observed what was being taught online during school closures and witnessed how schools prioritized compliance with arbitrary health guidelines over students&#8217; mental well-being, they grew bolder in questioning traditional schooling methods. They realized they had been misled about both their capabilities as educators and the importance of parental involvement.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of these revelations post-pandemic, homeschooling rates have increased significantly\u2014now around 11%\u2014and this trend is expected to continue upward while enrollment in public schools declines noticeably for the first time in years.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, instead of imposing stricter regulations on homeschooling families, many states are now offering financial support through education savings accounts or other forms of assistance\u2014approximately 29 states currently provide such help.<\/p>\n<p>Educators recognize these issues too; one special education teacher noted that there is an urgent need for parental involvement because schools often prioritize administrative demands over individual student needs due to large class sizes.<\/p>\n<p>Even dedicated teachers struggle to meet every child&#8217;s unique requirements within today&#8217;s high-pressure school environments where learning can be stifled by stressors unrelated to education itself.<\/p>\n<p>Research indicates that active parental engagement positively influences academic performance and behavior while fostering better outcomes overall for students.<\/p>\n<p>So where do we go from here? It\u2019s evident we stand at a pivotal moment: The long-standing educational system may no longer serve as an effective model for quality mass education\u2014it\u2019s time for change! Collaboration between parents and educators could greatly benefit our children if both parties work together rather than viewing each other as adversaries or undermining each other&#8217;s roles.<\/p>\n<p>Parents possess invaluable insights into what works best for their kids since they know them intimately; ultimately it\u2019s not degrees but belief\u2014a child thrives when someone believes in them\u2014and this affirmation carries more weight coming from family members!<\/p>\n<p>While embracing homeschooling might seem daunting given its implications on your child\u2019s future success resting heavily upon you alone\u2014it must be acknowledged that current educational systems are failing many students today so action must be taken!<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately today there exists an abundance resources designed specifically aimed at easing your journey into homeschooling! A teacher I consulted emphasized: \u201cParents must take priority\u2014the family unit should always come first.\u201d Education ought serve our children &amp; future generations yet sadly falls short far too often nowadays!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2360790,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Homeschooling.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[37383,15322,4828],"class_list":["post-2360789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-education-reform","tag-op-ed","tag-pandemic"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Homeschooling.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2360789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2360789"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2360789\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2360790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2360789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2360789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2360789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}