I have three college degrees and I didn't know "jack" about how to educate until I actually became a teacher. Now that I supervise over 80 staff and teachers, I find that we are constantly learning and keeping up with the latest research.We are in exciting times in Education! It is hard to understand because it is not the same education that we received. I assure you, it is not dumbed down. It is full of rigor and problem solving skills needed for the work force of the future so that we can compete with the rest of the world. America educates all young folks and does not pick select few. Teachers work very hard to provide meaningful experiences for our youth. Because of the pendulum swing we are in, there may be a few teachers who are resistant and are not willing to grow. Time will take care of this. This is my life profession in which I am dedicated and continually grow in. I know what I am talking about and ask you to withhold strong judgement. We are working hard! I cannot see how homeschoolers can compete in 21st century skills in a home school situation,unless there are very structured programs available for them. In my experience, home schoolers come back to the school system at least two year 's behind. I am sure this is not true everywhere, I home schooled one of my sons, but I am an educator. I did it for social reasons, not academic. Education is not the same regurgitation of facts as it was in our day. Problem solving skills and rigor are key. It is amazing and invigorating to see our youth rise to this expectation!
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