Good Debate and Public Discourse: Teaching Kids to Argue Well

Posted by Graham Dennis, Dean of Students on Oct 22, 2020 9:29:24 AM

Here on the day of the final 2020 presidential debate, we look back on what it was that made the first debate so disastrous, and how this school is training a generation to learn how to argue ... Read More

Joyful Learning: A Priceless Pursuit, Even In a Pandemic

Posted by Kylee Bowman on Sep 24, 2020 11:15:00 AM

“Have fun! Be safe!”

It’s been an oft-sung refrain for countless parents over the ages, called out to children as they cavort off to whatever ... Read More

5 Biblical Back-to-School Principles For Families in 2020

Posted by Kylee Bowman on Aug 13, 2020 4:24:48 PM

“I’m tired of living during a pandemic.”

My nine year old son sighed as he said this, wearily, before dinner tonight as we were discussing preparations for an upcoming road trip - and all ... Read More

Summer Reading List: Book Recommendations From the Veritas Community

Posted by Kylee Bowman on Jul 23, 2020 11:43:42 PM

As summer's hazy, lazy days crest their peak and begin the descent toward their final month, this season offers up a few more weeks of opportunity to sit with a good book that can challenge, ... Read More

A Concluding Hope for Our Kids: To Love Christ & Be Prepared for Life

Posted by Ty Fischer on Jul 9, 2020 2:08:48 PM

I am a dad. That is one of the most important roles I am called to fulfill in my life. Being a father of four daughters is one of the most joyous, most difficult, most challenging parts of my ... Read More

Happiness Now or Later? Classical Christian Schools Offer Both!

Posted by Ty Fischer on Jul 7, 2020 4:06:48 PM

As a father, I want my kids to be happy. But sometimes I have to make hard choices for the long term good of my daughters that may sacrifice their short-term happiness.

A lot of those ... Read More

Stranger Things: Unexpected Results of Classical Christian Education

Posted by Ty Fischer on Jul 2, 2020 5:55:25 PM

If you have been following this series of blog posts, it would be evident to you by now that the Read More

Life Abundant: Good Soil Produces Grads With Gratitude, Grit, & Goals

Posted by Ty Fischer on Jun 30, 2020 3:05:00 PM

As parents, we want happy kids who grow up to be responsible adults, with full lives characterized by thriving and joy that comes from a deeply rooted relationship with the Lord.

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Scripture & Science: Teaching Kids To Love & Learn Both Well

Posted by Ty Fischer on Jun 25, 2020 9:48:33 PM

Once, at a conference, a fellow Christian school administrator told me - somewhat jokingly - of this little exchange he had with a prospective parent.

“What about science?” the parent had ... Read More

How Classical Christian Graduates Live Out Faith in Christ For Life

Posted by Ty Fischer on Jun 23, 2020 7:30:00 PM

"It's 'only' practice...and belief."

As a dad, I want my children (four daughters) to love Jesus more than anything ... Read More