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(Could this be news?) Here is the story that I saw in the Lancaster papers: [Read More](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/pick-a-team/) ### [Hiatus?](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/hiatus/) Posted by [Ty Fischer](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/ty-fischer) on Jun 20, 2012, 1:14:26 PM You might have noticed that my posts have been few are far between since school ended. I was taking some time resting, thinking, recharging, and renewing. [Read More](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/hiatus/) ### [The Necessity of a Classical Education for the Survival of Democray](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/the-necessity-of-a-classical-education-for-the-survival-of-democray/) Posted by [Ty Fischer](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/ty-fischer) on May 21, 2012, 9:45:46 AM Her is an interesting article by Robert Duffett on the importance of a classical (or liberal arts education). Democracy hangs in the balance as we, as a culture, make or fail to make this type of ... [Read More](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/the-necessity-of-a-classical-education-for-the-survival-of-democray/) ### [St. Wendell](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/st-wendell-13/) Posted by [Ty Fischer](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/ty-fischer) on May 18, 2012, 10:18:05 AM Today, is a great day for this quote: [Read More](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/st-wendell-13/) ### [Time Article on Kids and Summer Work](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/time-article-on-kids-and-summer-work/) Posted by [Ty Fischer](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/ty-fischer) on May 17, 2012, 2:52:44 PM Here is an interesting article from Time Magazine (even an blind squirrel, etc.,) on Kids and Summer Jobs. Having profited greatly spiritually through hard work in the summer, I was intrigued by ... [Read More](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/time-article-on-kids-and-summer-work/) ### [Kudos](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/kudos/) Posted by [Ty Fischer](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/ty-fischer) on May 15, 2012, 12:39:40 AM Kudos to our friends from Logos in Moscow, Idaho, on their umteenth state title and fifth place finish at nationals. FYI, Moscow has a population almost equivalent to Ephrata Township and ... [Read More](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/kudos/) ### [Fun Stuff](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/fun-stuff/) Posted by [Ty Fischer](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/ty-fischer) on May 15, 2012, 12:31:50 AM Here is a fun video about Diogenes of Sinope (or Diogenes the Cynic as he is more famously known). It is not professionally done...and Diogenes would have wanted it that way. Enjoy. [Read More](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/fun-stuff/) ### [College Craziness](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/college-craziness/) Posted by [veritas](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/veritas) on May 14, 2012, 5:06:31 PM Here is an article on the coming bubble that is preparing to burst. We might have survived the housing bubble, but will we survive the “college bubble.” Here are the facts: [Read More](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/college-craziness/) ### [Interview with Gene Veith](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/interview-with-gene-veith/) Posted by [Ty Fischer](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/ty-fischer) on May 12, 2012, 8:31:06 AM Here is an interview with Gene Veith concerning classical Christian education and particularly the education being offered at Patrick Henry College. Parents should strongly consider PHC for the ... 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