For all the parents out there who are contemplating it, go for it! It was the best decision my wife and I ever made.
My son is in the 2nd grade but already doing 4th grade work at the public school level. I confirmed this with my mother who teaches 2nd grade in a public school.
James Dobson is right on with this recommendation. I would also recommend reading his new book, Raising Up Boys, which covers other areas where the public schools are hindering our sons.
My wife has been homeschooling our kids for the last 8 years. we live in CA, in an alleged great school district...Clovis Unified, in the central valley area.
Our oldest daughter was in the 4th grade when we took them out, and is now about to graduate from home school. They use a mail order school program called PACE. My senior will be at about a 3.5 grade average, and scored high on the SAT.
Clovis unified just recently had several threads here, due to a controversial Gay - Straight Alliance Club, that is now on campus. The objections were overruled due to California Law. The elected school board said that they had no choice...duh.
So in the above article when they say to get involved, or help review material, that is a smokescreen. The legislators make laws that the schools must comply with.
Hey California, lets elect conservatives to the legislature!!!!