With all of the programs available to us in school, community, church, and work, why would we encourage our children to study independently? After all, isn’t it easier to learn a new concept or skill in a group? These are the types of questions that I wrestle with constantly, and this is how I answer: […]
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We talk a lot about mentoring at Scio. That’s because we truly believe that the best education is found through self-motivated guidance and mentoring. A student who desires to learn will learn better and faster with a guide to lead her. How do you give your middle and high school students a mentor to follow?
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We teach for mastery. Either you know the material or you don’t, which means that cramming for a test doesn’t really happen in our home school. Even preparing extensively for the ACT, SAT, or CLT seems like too much to me. Practicing a few tests to familiarize yourself with the format and what’s expected is completely understandable, but
Culture. This word has an incredible weight to it, don’t you think? For one, everyone thinks of something different. My brain simultaneously thinks of museums, music, cafes, and long conversations before plummeting into pondering the political movements of our time and the degradation of morals. What do you think of when you see the word?
What’s your Family Culture? Read More »
When I was in high school, my friend and I would stop in to visit our favorite teacher. She could always be relied upon for some good ice cream and a nice chat, and she could almost always be found sprawled out on her living room floor surrounded by quizzes. She was dedicated, and she
