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Letter from the Editor: December 2025/January 2026
Issue: December 2025
Adam Kucera: How a Homeschooled Teen Became a Dog Show Champion
Adam Kucera is a homeschooled teen who won the AKC National Owner Handled Series while handling his Irish Setter, Stryker.
Christmas Break Ideas for Teens
A whole list of ideas for Christmas break fun, adventure, and learning!
Hillsdale Winter Interim Courses
You can take Hillsdale College courses online during Christmas break – for free!
How Social Media Use May Be Undermining Teen Memory
A new study shows that social media use is having a negative impact on teens’ long-term memory and test scores.
Elevate Your Study Success with These Desk Décor Ideas
Enhance your study space for the new year with some stylish desk décor. Read this article for ideas!
Gutenberg College: Great Books. Great Conversation. Great Education.
Gutenberg College is a small, private, four-year liberal arts institution in Eugene, Oregon.
Standing Strong: Practical Ways Single Parents Can Navigate Emotional, Financial & Daily Pressures
Yes — single parents can homeschool. Ideally, they will work from home or have flexible hours and depend on a strong support network.
Teach Me to Pray: Praying God’s Word from A to Z
Teach Me to Pray is an illustrated alphabetical collection of heartfelt prayers by Kristen Wetherell.
Merry Christmas or Xmas?
Both “Christmas” and “Xmas” refer to the same holiday. The difference lies in perception.
Fun Way to Learn the Phonetic Alphabet
What a fabulous way for kids and adults to learn the Phonetic Alphabet. It worked for me!
STEM and Sustainable Christmas Tree Farming
Sustainable Christmas tree farms blend tradition with innovation—bringing holiday cheer while teaching responsibility for the environment.
Top Tech Gift Ideas for Teens
The best tech gifts for teens hit the sweet spot between fun, trendy, and practical.
Do You Think You Have a Bad Memory?
Teens can experience forgetfulness or “bad memory,” but usually for reasons different from older adults.
Stampede Auto “Driven Toward the Future” Scholarship
Explore the future of mobility, sustainability, and automotive innovation with the Stampede Auto Scholarship.
Infographic: Twelve Days of Christmas
Do you know the story – and the math – behind the Twelve Days of Christmas?