There have been a couple of articles recently about a really good idea that is being pursued by three local school districts in Lancaster County. They are making their campuses more open by ... Read More
A New Dawn?
Here is a great article on educational reform by Charles L. Glenn published in this month’s issue of First Things:
Read MoreNeat Post!
Here is a post on the importance of failure in education. I really enjoyed it and thought that you might too:
Read MoreThe End of an Era?
Recently, I finished the last few files for Omnibus VI. Omnibus is a six year pattern of working through the great books. It is extensive (but not comprehensive—after you are done there are ... Read More
Macbeth for 4th Graders?
Some recent questions arose concerning our 4th grade play. Typically, we have done Macbeth (a substantial, but revised, version for kids). Sometimes parents have some concerns with the ... Read More
What is Missing?
Brian Wallace’s story in the paper today is a demonstration of the great problem of having the government involved in education. Here is the story:
Brain Wallace's article
Read MoreChristianity and Writing
Here is a neat video from Douglas Wilson concerning why Christians should write and what they should write about:
Read MoreRush Limbaugh on Classical Studies
Every once in a while someone asks me if I listen to Rush. I do not. I am at work while he is on. I did, in an earlier life, listen to him as I traveled to work while studying at seminary. I ... Read More
Seeing the Future
Each day I encounter (sometimes it feels as if I am assaulted by) information that could cast doubt on God’s goodness or on hope for the future. Each day I try to beat back the fear and look ... Read More
Is Halloween Over Yet?
Here is a story from Miami that a friend sent to me recently. They have stopped giving students Midterms and Finals, so that the students won’t be stressed out by them: