History gives us the ability to stop and remember significant past events that have shaped the world in which we live. This is why every year the month of February is designated as Black History Month. In 1926, Carter G. …
Taste and See
My student shuffled forward and greeted me with a card held high as if presenting me with a tasty meal on a fancy plate. I took the bright orange …
Supporting Your Child’s Christian Classical Education
How do you leverage the most out of this education you have chosen for your child? What kind of educational support can you offer your child and his or her classroom teacher?
Ask your child’s teacher for a copy of …
Setting Your Parenting GPS
written by Barbara Hansen, Cor Deo’s Sixth Grade Teacher
Life is soooo busy. Even though we all have electronic gadgets to make our lives easier, it seems that there is barely time to catch our breath. I was was once …
You Know You Are Classical Education Family When . . .
A glimpse into the family of our sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Hansen, who classically educated her children:
You get in the car and see Odyssey on the floor. You assume that you left your copy of the story of Odysseus …
On Comfort and Learning to Be Human
Guest writer Nathan Hansen is a senior at New St. Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho, is classically educated, and is the son of Cor Deo’s sixth grade teacher, Barbara Hansen.
I have often gotten into conversations with Nice People (note …
Partnering with Your Child’s Teacher
Your child’s classical Christian teacher desires to partner with you in the important and holy work of shaping the soul of a precious human being: your child. Part of the beauty of a classical Christian education is that your child’s …
Music: Refreshing the Soul
“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.” –Johann Sebastian Bach
If you want to enter into an interesting conversation, ask someone what their …
Teachable Moments, Teachable Hearts
As parents, teachable moments with our children arise on a daily basis. We have all experienced an awkward situation while in a public space with our children—a situation that is the direct result of the choices our children make. My …
A Lasting Decision
Choosing the right school for your child can be a daunting task. The choice of where and how to educate your child is something every family must mull over. It’s a decision that can be challenging and complicated. There are …