In the end, the K12 program of home schooling is what needs to be done. Where 1 parent watches a group of kids one day - then another - then another - all the while making sure assignments are instructed correctly - extra world views are taught - and take the child out of the public system. A parent who uses and takes advantage of home schooling - has shown that comparatively that student is at least 1 grade higher than their public schooled peers - if not more.
What can be accomplished in a home school environment in 6 hrs take the public school almost 3 times that amount of time - with no guarantee that the student actually can implement what was taught into real world situations. I have again, seen this personally.
When my wife retires, our daughter will be home schooled - and I see that she can make some money taking on at least another 5 children in the home environment.
No bullies - no shootings - no events of physical harm - and real world application of what is being taught in a very controlled and safe setting...this is where technology can link and cut off the public sector.
Almost like the small school house in the 1800’s - but resources and information much more available.
In the past two states in which I have lived homeschooling the children of others was illegal. It was considered to be running a private school and all the health and safety rules ( for example wheelchair ramps) that applied to public access businesses applied.
Re: Dame schools
At one time in our nation the schools you describe ( a mom teaching her children and the children of others) were common in the U.S. They were put out of business by the socialist-entitlement school monopoly and cartel.
Re: Time it takes to homeschool
Indeed, my homeschooled children rarely spent more than two hours in formal homeschool. It took me ( the mom) from about 7 am to noon to homeschool 3 children. The rest of the time the children played. Gradually the child's play became their life's work. It was a fascinating process to watch unfold.
Re: School murders
Homeschooling families have far more control over the amount of time (and when) they will expose their children to gun free zone. My homeschool was never a gun free zone.
Re: Academic achievement of homeschooler
Children who have been homeschooled from the beginning far outshine, on average, their institutionalized peers.
Re: Your decision to homeschool
Congratulations! You won't regret it.