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Nov. 3, 2015
Welcome the Opposition to Homeschooling
Don't let me forget to tell you about how wolves change rivers. But first... I'm on my way home from a family trip. There are nine of us on this flight, so I'm across the aisle from my wife and … Continue reading
Oct. 6, 2015
Don't Stay in School - musings on education
If you haven't see the educational video Don't Stay in School, check it out: I enjoyed the song. It's catchy, creative, asks some solid questions, and points to frustrations to which millions of people can relate. Myself, included. But even … Continue reading
Tagged education, learning, school, subjects
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Sep. 17, 2015
Why Get an Education?
We seem to agree that "an education" is important. But why? Why go through the trouble of being educated? Put another way: What is the purpose of education? [For this post, I'm going to set aside the more basic questions … Continue reading
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Aug. 4, 2015
How Sonlight Handles the Trivium
Or "How You Get a Classical Education with Sonlight You and Your Children Will Love" What is a Classical Education? The basic idea behind a "Classical Education" or the "trivium" is that learning progresses through three main stages: Grammar (accumulating … Continue reading
Tagged discussion, education, reading, teaching
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Jul. 17, 2015
"I'm a teacher. I would never homeschool."
A friend shot me a link to the current quora thread If given a choice, will you homeschool your child? Why? The response at the top right now is by Hiland Hall. He says... I entered public school in 5th … Continue reading
Tagged concerns, education, Homeschooling, school
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Jul. 14, 2015
When Education Becomes a Knowledge Set Instead of a Lifestyle
Study Guide vs Story One of the blogs I follow shared an article about why using textbooks and tests is doomed for failure. The thing that stuck out to me -- amidst the discussion of education funding, resource management, and … Continue reading
Mar. 20, 2015
It's Not the System
Her laugh is cruel. "You don't know how to do this?" "I'm sorry," he says defensively. "I have gaps in my education. I was homeschooled." These two argue from time to time; they are both cut of the confidence cloth, … Continue reading
