Mike Drapeau is many things to many people, as you will learn in this episode. I reached out to him for an interview on a hunch that he is someone I could personally learn from. I had no idea, however, how impressive and inspirational the conversation would turn out to be. To hearContinue Reading
By Eoin Suibhne I have to smile ironically as I type this post, since in my days as a student, I absolutely loathed standardized tests . Even after serving as a college admissions director for several years, I’m hardly in love with them. But that’s me the unwilling test-taker writing, not me the father of manyContinue Reading
A Tool of My Trade Banríon S. Homeschooling can be exciting and liberating: there are so many materials and tools from which to choose! And homeschooling can be frightening and paralyzing at the same time: there are . . . so many . . . materials and tools from which to choose .Continue Reading
Megan received her BS in Physics from the University of Dallas in Irving, TX and her MS in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK. She served as Kolbe’s Math and Science Advisor until helping to get the Online Academy off the ground in 2013. She now serves as Kolbe’s Senior DirectorContinue Reading
The following was written by Kolbe Academy theology teacher, Mr. Nicholas Senz . Irreverence and Controversy With thousands of cable channels as well as streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime producing their own programming, there are likely as many television shows currently running as there have been in the entire prior history of the medium, combined.Continue Reading
Suzanne Brown teaches Latin for Kolbe Academy and has a wealth of educational experience ranging from college teaching to homeschooling her own children. In this episode, Suzanne shares on how she balances a busy schedule with cultivating personal interests and hobbies. Click “play” above to hear more about this remarkable mother of seven who,Continue Reading
Earlier this week, I presented a brief definition and defense of a classical education . Next I would like to provide another review of why to provide a classical education to your children. Classical Education under Attack So many homeschoolers are bombarded for a variety of reasons—”How do you know you’re not ruining your children?” “What are your qualifications to teach?” “What aboutContinue Reading
Over the course of the next several weeks, I intend to present several articles on the nature and value of what is known as a classical curriculum. This is generally defined as studying the acknowledged great works of Greek and Roman history and literature, usually in tandem and sequentially. This week, we will start withContinue Reading
I just read a fantastic article from Paul T. Hill of The Brookings Institution. Dr. Hill is the founder of The Center on Reinventing Public Education. Although it was published in June of 2000, it provides an interesting look back at thinking on homeschooling, particularly regarding the effect on public education and society as aContinue Reading
“Con-cen-TRA-tion! Id-i-od-i-A-tion! Now be-GIN-ning The GAME!” by Banríon S. Perhaps fellow parents will recall the hand-clapping game from our youth. It began with that chant, was followed by the category name and appropriate rhythmic responses, and dissolved in laughter when someone stammered and stuttered, repeated an already-offered answer, or missed a clap. As theContinue Reading
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