#157: Standardized Testing Starts at 4? A Former Teacher Explains What Parents Should Know

Cheryl sits down with Katie Vieira — a former 4th grade teacher turned homeschool mom — to talk about what surprised her most when she stepped outside the traditional school system. They unpack how early academic pressure has changed, why many kids feel burnout younger than ever, and how standardized testing and school accountability can shape what happens in the classroom (and the stress teachers carry). They also dive into the real-life side of homeschooling: finding community, handling sea...