Month: March 2010

Laurel Springs Notable Students and Alumni

What do Lord of the Rings actor Elijah Wood, Olympic ice dancer Tanith Belbin, and American Idol singer Jordin Sparks have in common? They were all homeschooled! And interestingly, each of these famous young people homeschooled through Laurel Springs School. When it comes to education, all parents want the best for their children, which is one […]

Bryn Athyn College

Bryn Athyn is a small, private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts college dedicated to helping students prepare for lives of meaningful service. Experiential education is integral to the Bryn Athyn academic experience. Since it is a required part of the Core Program, all students at Bryn Athyn will have at least one service learning or internship […]

Manga Messiah

College Bound Reading List Manga Messiah “We’re thrilled to offer the greatest story ever told, about the most controversial man who ever lived, in the most popular graphic novel format on earth.” ~Kevin O’Brien, Director of Bibles and Bible Reference at Tyndale House Publishers I was pleased to see that Tyndale House is publishing a […]

Carpenter

Carpenters are skilled construction workers. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction, from the building of highways and bridges to the installation of kitchen cabinets. Each carpentry task is somewhat different, but most involve the same basic steps. […]

Tips for Motivating and Teaching Teenagers

By Carren Joye Homeschooling a high schooler can be intimidating. Motivating a high schooler who does not want to learn makes it worse. If you are having difficulty with your high schooler, or if you are considering homeschooling your high schooler for the first time, here are some tips that may help. If your teenager […]

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion. NGE. A BIG name in anime. It began airing in 1995, so it is an older show. It went on to win several animation awards, and was highly influential to later animes. NGE is also famous for being a highly controversial show. You either love it, or you hate it. Personally, I […]