So Northern VA is going full distance learning start of the year and shitbook had been filled with teachers celebrating this. But my god, they are the dumbest and often not the most racist people I have seen. It is scary to think they teach kids. The only good thing out of all of this:
I showed my wife these "teachers" and now she is 100% onboard for home schooling.
To be honest my wife put it all together. She was very specific about choosing Saxon math for the kids because it doesn't do that common core garbage. She then chooses curriculum based on what needs to be taught and what is the most effective. My son is getting old enough that we have begin looking into accredited programs for a high school diploma so that will change everything for him.
The reality is that you can set the curriculum and teach what is necessary depending on the state you live in. We've been able to teach above and beyond because we teach as if we are preparing our kids for entry level college classes. Teach to where they need to be and you'll be fine. Spelling, reading, writing, history, civics, fine arts, mathematics, and any science that interests them.
Make she to give them tests on the subjects occasionally.
Good luck!
Thank you!