The Homeschooling Journal

Should I file the private school affidavit? This is a question that I have been asking myself since the coronavirus pandemic began. Last week, the governor of California announced that students will not return to school this fall, however, schools will reopen and offer a 100% home-based education.  I have wondered what the school district and my children's school plans are, and if they will be able to meet my children with all their educational needs.   Some of you may be wondering, what is the private school affidavit? For those who are not familiar with the requirements of homeschooling and are contemplating the idea of homeschooling your children, there are a few things you should know before you make your decision. There are requirements that must be met in your state, and in your school district.   The private school affidavit is a registration document that is required to operate a private school and must be filed annually. In California filing must occur be...

The California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the schools in the counties that are on the coronavirus watchlist will remain closed. This means many of our children will not return to school in a few months and there is a possibility that they will not reopen schools this year for in-person classes. Which leaves us parents wondering: What is going to happen now? What are we going to do? How will we manage homeschooling? Do we have what it takes to be our children's teachers? I must be honest I stress about having my children at home all day every day because statistics prove that children forget many of the things they learn in school over the summer. Now imagine what will happen when children are home all year long?   My daughters love school. They enjoy socializing with other children. They miss their school, their teachers, and their friends very much. They wonder when this virus will go away, and constantly ask when summer will be over so they can go back to school?...