by Beck Brydon | Fall 2017 Win from the bleachers John Wooden was adamant that you should never be able to tell if his team won or lost based on the emotions of his players. Win by 20 or lose by 20, how the players conducted themselves should be the...
by Rebekah Merkle | Fall 2017 An answer for students to the why question So here you are in a classical school. Have you ever wondered why? Aside, of course, from the obvious fact that this is where your parents decided you should go. In my experience,...
Fall 2017By David C. Goodwin A sci- movie reveals the power of classical languages Spoiler Alert: Arrival’s reality is closer than most science fiction. Twelve mysterious UFO’s hover over global positions in a sci-fi cliché that deserves one more installment....
Fall 2017 This year in history: 1917 PRAGMATISM, LAW, AND THE UNLIMITED POWER OF PURPOSE In 1917, the Progressive Era (c. 1880 to 1930) was in full swing. Pragmatism, the belief that effectiveness determines value, was gaining influence as the...
by Karen Moore | Fall 2017 Archimedes’ famous exclamation applies to my own discovery as well. I am often asked, “So what made you decide to study Latin and Greek?” I smile, knowing the answer is not what one might expect. The answer to that oft -asked...
WORLD Magazine’s Joel Belz published an editorial on Christian schools in the U.S. …
Summer 2017 Making Summer Matter - The Summer Guide Camp with (school) friends! School campouts can build memories and a stronger community. Camping is largely about having a good time together. How can it be better? Friends. And some of the best friends you can find...
Summer 2017 Our graduates are worth reading about. Not only will you be encouraged about our future, you might find your next summer read. Have you ever wondered about their perspectives, favorite experiences, and plans as they get ready to take the next step? Some...
Summer 2017 Audiobooks for summer afternoons It’s a hot day, and everyone is looking for some shade — a perfect time to make a summer tradition of gathering around the electronic device of choice for a good story. Note: All versions are unabridged. Rankings and...
Summer 2017 Above: Columbia Teachers College This year in history: 1917 THE LINCOLN SCHOOL The Progressive Era (approximately 1890–1920) ushered in some of the most profound changes in American history. For schools, it meant a change in focus from classical to...
Summer 2017 | Artwork by 3rd Grade Students | Cair Paravel Latin School, Topeka, KS How hard can kindergarten be? A substitute’s story “How hard can that be?” I thought after being called to sub for kindergarten. I knew the get-out-of-class tactics such as, “Can I get...
Summer 2017 PAINT YOUR OWN SUMMER A fix for the dreaded “I’m bored” After the first week or so of acclimating, we dive into a uniquely summer kind of schedule. This is the time to teach my kids all the life skills that are less feasible during the school year. They...
On a typical day, Andrew Brinkerhoff hops on his bike and pedals to work at the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN)…
Originally posted on BibleStudyTools.com (Well, after they were posted on the door.) 95 Theses Martin Luther nailed on the church door at Wittenburg OCTOBER 31, 1517 Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be...
Spring 2017 ACCS graduates are not conventional high school graduates. Their depth, command of language, and mastery of reason are often pronounced. But now, we’ve created a new problem. Where do we send these unconventional students to college? The good news is they...
by Marissa Black | Spring 2017 This year in history: 1517 THE PEN IS MIGHTIER MARTIN LUTHER’S THESES OF PROTEST We don’t often have to protest against religious persecution in America—especially not through the written word. We don’t live in an era of intense physical...
