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May. 8, 2012

Print vs. Film: Enemies or Friends?

By Robert

In his 1985 book Amusing Ourselves to Death the late Neil Postman declared the demise of the Age of Exposition and the rise of the Age of Entertainment. He offered sober warnings about the decline of the written word and … Continue reading →

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Apr. 16, 2012

Homeschoolers and the Popular Kids

By Luke

I really like Paul Graham's essay on Why Nerds are Unpopular. I think it's spot on. But a mere two paragraphs into Matt's post comparing church and junior high a thought struck me: Who are the "popular" kids? Or, put … Continue reading →

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Mar. 19, 2012

The Best Students: On Lectures and Learning

By Luke

I was one of the really good students in school. I paid attention. I wasn't disruptive (much). I answered and asked questions. I turned in my homework. I tested just fine. I also sat in the front when I wasn't … Continue reading →

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Mar. 7, 2012

Homeschool? Me? I don't know everything...

By Jill

Homeschool? Me? I don't know everything... And some mornings I wonder if I know anything at all. I hear this question a lot: "How can I homeschool, I don't know everything? I am not a teacher." I want to ask … Continue reading →

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Mar. 5, 2012

How Many Hours a Day Do You Spend on School?

By Luke

Way back in the day, my siblings and I were done with school by 10am or noon, at the latest. I guess, technically, we also had some school as bedtime stories... but the fantastic books didn't feel like school. In … Continue reading →

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Feb. 29, 2012

Reminder: Confidence, a Homeschool Benefit

By Luke

I was reading Billy Coffey's Internet Validation post and I started tearing up. A new fad, it seems, is that girls are posting videos of themselves asking if they are pretty. The comments, in typical YouTube fashion, are brutal, mean, … Continue reading →

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Feb. 20, 2012

Homeschool Advantage: A Clearer Picture of Your Kids

By Luke

Kids go through a lot, especially as they get older. I've witnessed my fair share of breakups and breakdowns in the small group of kids I have the privilege of knowing. It's rarely pretty. It's often messy. Worse, there comes … Continue reading →

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