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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Feb. 15, 2011
Essays
Good writing should be convincing, certainly, but it should be convincing because you got the right answers, not because you did a good job of arguing.The Age of the Essay You should read Paul Graham's essay on essays. It's good.* … Continue reading
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Feb. 14, 2011
2011 Sonlight Scholarship Winners
Sonlight students exemplify academic excellence, creativity and servanthood Does homeschooling work? Well, it certainly does for the Sonlight Seniors who apply to our scholarship program each year. Out of this year's highly qualified pool of applicants, we are thrilled to … Continue reading
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Feb. 10, 2011
Cold Hard Truth
"Sonlight's Bible programs feel rather academic," she said. "They don't give off the warm fuzzies other programs offer." I laughed. "That's because my dad is behind them!" As I've written before, my dad soaks in knowledge. He is unafraid to … Continue reading
Feb. 9, 2011
Curriculum Nomads
Nomads are: Desert wanderers Those who follow their food supply Desperate I giggled as I filled in the answer. This month in our morning prayer groups we're praying for the Fulbe nomadic peoples. One of the themes that keeps surfacing … Continue reading
Feb. 8, 2011
Finding the Right Pair of Pants
You fidget in the tiny room. The mirror glowers back at you. "These don't work either," your reflection admits. Finally, you settle on a pair of pants that seem to work. They're different from your last cut, but they may … Continue reading
Feb. 7, 2011
Cultural Shifts in Home Education
Homeschooling looked very different twenty-plus years ago. Sonlight pioneered the literature-rich homeschool curriculum movement. All that existed before were textbook based curricula. In fact, Sonlight's model was such a radical departure from accepted educational models, my mom wasn't even sure … Continue reading
Feb. 3, 2011
Get Caught Reading
As I continue to muse on The Book Whisperer, I'm struck afresh by the author's strong declaration that children need book reading models. Donalyn Miller is convinced that part of the reason her students grow to love reading is that … Continue reading
