In the Circe Institute's latest Forma podcast, host Andrew Kern talks with classical education guru Susan Wise Bauer about her forthcoming latest book, "Rethinking School." In that book, Bauer argues that the United States' education system is a poor fit for many children and helps parents think through how to make schooling work for their … Continue reading Susan Wise Bauer On ‘Rethinking School’ In A Spiritually Starved Culture
See What Students Are Doing In Art Class Lately
In a recent art class, Redeemer Classical students studied, then worked to replicate in sculpture, a painting by famous American artist Winslow Homer, "The Fog Warning." Here is the painting below. Students studied and discussed the painting, then learned some basics about sculpture with instructor Meghan Schultz. Here are some of their creations. If you're … Continue reading See What Students Are Doing In Art Class Lately
Spring 2018 Work Days And Evenings On The Calendar
In gratitude to our many friends who are helping with ongoing renovations and improvements, we've set out our spring work day calendar ahead of time. That is also available on our Google calendar, with a full listing of work days and nights below also for easy transference to your personal calendars. January 22 (Monday), 6:30-8 … Continue reading Spring 2018 Work Days And Evenings On The Calendar
Open House Visits For Interested Families
Hundreds of people from Fort Wayne are looking at our open houses page every month. We know you're interested. Come on by and see what our school is all about. It will change your family's life for the better, just like it did for Anna Macke and her family. Listen to her story below. Don't … Continue reading Open House Visits For Interested Families
What Christians of All Kinds Can Learn from Advent
This brief article was originally published in our email newsletter. Sign up to receive it free here. This month, along with Redeemer members, our students are observing Advent in our daily chapel services. This has included a greater variety of colors adorning our altar and pastors, and a proliferation of saints' days. While many Christians … Continue reading What Christians of All Kinds Can Learn from Advent
The Truant
Paging through an original McGuffey Eclectic Second Reader, I found this gem. It is even better as a dramatic reading. What do you think? Remember, this was to be learned and recited by students about 10 years old. Lesson XXII. The Truant. 1. Who is he that sleeps till a late hour, and when he … Continue reading The Truant
What Happens When Children Read Only The Best Books For School
Recently English and Spanish teacher Phil Morgan shared in a beautiful essay "How I Got Middle Schoolers to Read Great Books Again." I'll spill his secret: Only assigning enduring, high-quality classic literature to his pupils. The societal consensus indicates that kids don’t read anymore. Perhaps my journey would be over before it even started, and … Continue reading What Happens When Children Read Only The Best Books For School
How To Prepare Children For A Future That Will Be Very Different From Today
Education Week recently asked ten leading professionals how schools can prepare children today for the careers they will pursue in 10 or 20 years, given our pace of technological change makes technical skills outmoded much faster. Martin Cothran at the Classical Latin School Association exerpts some of their responses, with commentary: Michael Chui, with the … Continue reading How To Prepare Children For A Future That Will Be Very Different From Today
Why ‘Arts Integration’ Like The STEAM Fad Usually Doesn’t Work Like Promised
Jay P. Greene is an education researcher who leads the related doctoral program at the University of Arkansas. He has done several well-respected (and unusual for the field) studies on the importance of arts education, particularly how visiting art museums and viewing live theater help students develop interpersonal skills, historical knowledge, and thinking skills. So, … Continue reading Why ‘Arts Integration’ Like The STEAM Fad Usually Doesn’t Work Like Promised
Please Welcome Our New Board Member, Jason Thompson
Please join us in welcoming Jason Thompson to our school board as the fifth member, bringing our board to its full size. Redeemer Lutheran Church appointed Thompson as its representative on our board at the last church council meeting. We're excited to welcome his academic and musical expertise to our endeavors. If you've ever visited … Continue reading Please Welcome Our New Board Member, Jason Thompson
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