Why a Principal QUIT to Homeschool Her Kids

<p>Liz Powell spent nearly two decades in public education, nine of them as a public school principal. She left when her own daughter reached school age. She looked at her own kindergarten team, &quot;all talented, lovely, amazing people,&quot; and could not find a classroom for her. In this episode, she explains the differences between homeschool and public school.Read the full show notes: https://opened.co/blog/homeschool-vs-public-schoolGUESTLiz Powell - former public school principal, now homeschooling three in southern MaineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/principal_in_pajamas/CHAPTERS00:00 Behind the public school curtain00:52 Who actually makes the decisions03:30 &quot;I would go at war with central office&quot;05:27 Why a principal ended up pro-homeschool07:00 &quot;I couldn&#39;t find the right room for her&quot;08:55 When data helps and when it doesn&#39;t10:20 Why intervention arrives too late13:20 When your salary depends on test scores14:14 Why the system takes homeschooling personally15:26 The yellow star18:24 &quot;We start kindergarten way too early&quot;19:41 Play teacher with your child20:55 &quot;I&#39;ll be very vulnerable. It was so hard.&quot;23:50 &quot;I might rock your world here&quot;27:41 Is a teacher better than a mom?30:04 The first year: glitter pens and lost control31:48 Jump to the words, clap to the words35:33 The learning basket37:02 Tips for a first-year homeschooler40:48 ADHD in a forty-five-minute lesson45:24 &quot;I never met a family that regretted it&quot;45:51 The purpose of education</p>