Standing In for the Muses
The classics have survived through time and reached us in silence. The words of the Greek epics, lyric poetry, myths, and speeches remain, but we…
Category: Teacher Stories
Today’s Math Lesson: You are Never Alone
I’m pretty sure all—and I mean all—homeschool parents know the frustrations and tears that a homeschool math lesson can bring on. Whether the frustrations and…
To Hear the Past Speak with its Own Voice
That he whose soul would touch the very pastMust build himself a delicate consciousnessOut of the dreams of old civilizations,Must see with ancient eyes, not…
Seeds of Learning in Classical Education
My daughters and I weeded their small gardens together a few weeks ago. We planted a few seed potatoes, onion sets, and bush beans. Since…
Reality and Imagination
Recording a course recently with ClassicalU.com about education as a whole life endeavor was enriching, encouraging, and renewing. May it be so and more for all…
Educating in (and into) Freedom
A student once confided to me during recess that he was planning to leave our small classical school at the end of the year. He…
