Here’s a great transcript opportunity for your rising classical scholar to validate his mastery of speaking skills (classical trivium skill number three). Every fall, The Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) sponsors a national essay contest for high school students. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the first place winner. My daughter, Meredith won 4th place three years ago. Incorporate this essay Read More→
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Categories : How to Teach High School
Mark Twain had a theory about why don’t we get the best out of people. According to legend, he didn’t let his schooling get in the way of his education! Sir Ken Robinson argues that we’ve been educated to become good workers, rather than creative thinkers:
“Students with restless minds and bodies — far from being Read More→
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Categories : Homeschool Curriculum Suggestions
Two years ago in the middle of a triple project to design a logo for The Classical Scholar, expand my classical education website for homeschoolers, and create the cover of my first book, Trivium Mastery: The Intersection of Three Roads, my graphic designer disappeared. I have no idea why, but he just stopped answering my emails. I guess he finally had enough of me and my requests for revisions. Read More→
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Categories : Book Reviews | Classic Literature
Some moms are afraid to homeschool their children because of feelings of inadequacy; often, these fears multiply as the post-trivium high school years approach. I guess some people might think I’m naive, but honestly, I believe that we can teach ourselves just about any subject with the proper resources and guidance. In fact, one of my favorite parts of homeschooling is Read More→
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Categories : How to Teach Critical Thinking
Literate 21st Century thinkers are extremely fortunate to have access to a wealth of ideas as expressed in what is generally known as the classics of the “Western Canon.” The English word canon derives from the Greek word that means measuring rod or standard.
The “Western Canon” is a collection of books, art Read More→
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Categories : How to Teach High School
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