(CBN News) It’s been weeks since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down public and private schools across the country. Many parents are now forced to educate in a way they never imagined—or planned.
President Trump’s decision to extend social distancing guidelines will likely lead most states to close schools through the end of this school year.
States operating under “stay at home” orders have interrupted education for at least 64,000 schools. That means millions of public school students are now shifting to virtual learning – and now their parents must oversee and even teach those lessons.
Erin Weidemann is a sought-after homeschool consultant, certified teacher, coach, and nationally-recognized speaker from San Diego. She says give yourself some grace as you face this new adventure.
“As you start out, trying to juggle all these things, set some expectations,” Weidemann told CBN News. “Call a family meeting and invite everyone to speak about what they would like this situation to be. Really allow those values and your faith to steady how you’re going to move forward in this season.”