The financial picture might look bleak to some prospective college students, considering state budget cuts, millions of dollars slashed from the low-income Pell grant program, and constant tuition increases. But financial aid officials at area colleges and universities insist that there are millions of dollars in scholarships, work-study grants, and other assistance still available, with

Teaching high school literature can be intimidating. How do I know which type of program to choose? What best fits my child’s learning style? What are the options for teaching this subject area? We decided to examine the options and present our findings. My keep-it-simple philosophy tells me that a really effective high school literature

Type in the keywords, ‘xtracurricular homeschool activities,’ in Google’s search box, and a myriad of sites suggesting a bevy of activities will be displayed. Typical suggestions you will likely find include: club activities ranging from Scouts to book clubs; sports activities such archery, basketball, and swimming; music classes that teach violin individually or band cooperatively;

Our oldest son, Nick Hunter, was determined to enlist in the Navy after high school, but in his senior year of homeschooling, he decided to pursue an appointment to the Naval Academy instead. Having missed the application deadlines, he enrolled in a state university while completing the application process for a congressional nomination and academy

We adopted the classical model for homeschooling our five children a number of years ago for many reasons—the study of the good, the true, and the beautiful; the study and discussion of the Great Books; the chronological study of history; the study of classical languages; the gentle and flexible rigor model; and the application of

How do you help your child choose a college where he won’t lose his faith? A shocking question? Not in my experience. A good friend told my wife and me a few years ago, after their son graduated from one of the premier evangelical colleges in America, “We are sure thankful that Jonathan graduated with

I never imagined that my son, who was so “different” and allergic to standardized “book-learning,” would become a real estate investor selling houses on eBay™ and hosting conferences to teach adults how to create passive income. In fact, I gave up on him when he was 14. Although I have a degree in education, I

As a former director of student financial aid for more than fifteen years, I know the concerns and confusion that many families feel as they face the challenge of financing higher education costs for their children. It’s important that school choices not be limited prematurely based solely on the price tag. Financial aid programs sponsored