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Jan. 10, 2012
Sonlight as College Prep?
C.S. Lewis once quipped, "Books on a shelf are only potential literature" (An Experiment in Criticism). In other words, unless they are actually read, books really don't do much to stimulate the intellect or the emotions. Sonlight's literature-rich focus means … Continue reading
Tagged books, C.S. Lewis, college, curriculum, education, Homeschooling, learning, literature, reading
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Dec. 12, 2011
On Lectures and Learning
Khan Academy is a pretty popular free education site. My wife and I have enjoyed "taking classes" on iTunes U. YouTube EDU is another education hub. And now places like Stanford and Harvard are offering certain classes online for free. … Continue reading
Tagged college, education, history, learning, literature, math, science
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Nov. 29, 2011
You Can Lead a Horse to Water
...but you can't make it successful. Education, much like a stream or body of water, holds vast potential. You can go anywhere with it, do anything, gain much power and understanding. But this potential isn't the issue. We are. The … Continue reading
Tagged books, college, education, learning, literature
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Aug. 22, 2011
Buying Books
My college-aged friends have been bemoaning the high price of textbooks. I can't do much more than grimace and empathize: Textbooks are pricey! I wish they could order a Core and get a ton of wonderful books for less. ...but … Continue reading
Tagged books, box day, college, curriculum
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Aug. 1, 2011
In the Interest of Interests
The college model is well established: Find a major to focus on while also covering "general ed." Why is it, then, that people take issue when homeschoolers follow a similar trajectory? I can sympathize with being nervous about a "student … Continue reading
Tagged college, education, Homeschooling, priorities
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Jun. 13, 2011
What Good is Christianity?
According to a study by Barna Research, 61 percent of twentysomethings who were once active as teens in churches "are now spiritually disengaged." Why is it that so many young Christians eventually "disengage" from the faith? There are likely a … Continue reading
Tagged Christianity, college, curriculum
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May. 19, 2011
The High School Milestone
This past week I have had a number of opportunities to chat with moms and dads who are considering the monumental task of teaching a high school student. Many are already homeschooling, but the thought of tackling subjects such as … Continue reading
Tagged college, high school, transcript
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