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Jul. 1, 2013

Stuff I Think You'll Find Interesting

By Luke

Have you ever felt worn out defending your decision to homeschool? Have you been thinking about the latest Supreme Court ruling on marriage and how Christians should respond? Has someone asked you about socialization yet again? Have you been scouring … Continue reading →

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Jun. 26, 2013

Please Read Books Instead

By Luke

He grew up a student of the school system. History was little more than a series of titles and dates mixed in with social studies. It wasn't until the sixth grade that a teacher read a well-written story from history … Continue reading →

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Jun. 21, 2013

Inadequate, Boring, Backward, Limited and Cruel Education

By Luke

My wife has been re-listening to The History of Rome podcast. This morning she told me a bit about what the Roman education system was like (yes, she's already up to episode 87). The basic idea: Require students to memorize … Continue reading →

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Jun. 14, 2013

Literature-Rich Doesn't Mean, "Stay Inside"

By Robert

It's no secret that Sonlight offers literature-rich curriculum. But does this mean that a child who use Sonlight spends all their time with their nose in a book? Hardly. I'm always fascinated by the variety of photographs featured in the … Continue reading →

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Jun. 5, 2013

Fun with a purpose...

By Jill

I love preschoolers. I love their sense of humor, their unending curiosity, their imagination and the way they put their whole selves into whatever they do. This week is a busy one for me. While my daughter-in-law is out of … Continue reading →

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May. 29, 2013

Graduation: Current Reflections from High School

By Luke

She barely graduated, finishing an overdue five page paper and retaking four tests two days before the ceremony. "I'm so glad to be done with stupid high school," she tells me. Her pale eyes flash with bitterness. "I hated it." … Continue reading →

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May. 10, 2013

Can I Keep Up With My Students?

By Luke

You've been having a great year homeschooling. There have been bad days and long stretches where things have been overwhelming. By overall it has been a blast! You and your kids have loved learning together. But as you consider your … Continue reading →

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