Repairing the Ruins: The Classical and Christian Challenge to Modern Education

Repairing the Ruins: The Classical and Christian Challenge to Modern Education Review

As parents, it is easy for us to look back and see the shortcomings of our own education. Since many of us were taught in public schools, we often have a pretty good idea of what we don't want our children to learn. But what exactly should we give them instead?

The authors of Repairing the Ruins, a group of experienced teachers and schools administrators, faced this same question when they first embarked on the journey of education. They found a tried and true answer in classical Christian education. Here they explain what makes classical Christian education different from modern methods and why it offers a distinctly Christian alternative. Building upon this foundation, the authors provide parents with the "Whys and Hows" of the Trivium, tips on planning curriculum, wisdom in designing education to serve the heart as well as the mind, and advice on starting up schools.

For all who have ever wondered where to begin with their children's education, Repairing the Ruins comes alongside with words of comfort and direction.

Organized Ramblings (International Version): Home Education From A to Z

Organized Ramblings (International Version): Home Education From A to Z Review

Catherine has been homeschooling her 12 children for almost 30 years. This is her alphabetical guide to their home education adventures -- with 26 chapters that will encourage you and motivate you to keep going. Catherine has graduated nine of her own children, and assisted with the homeschooling of many others. With one of hers that is now in the Marines, one that is a lawyer, one with his Masters in International Business, several that are on the mission field, and several others in college, she can tell you from personally experience that homeschooling does indeed work! Whether you are a frustrated beginner or a veteran in danger of burning out, Organized Ramblings will encourage you with stories and advice. So what makes the new international version different? From the Introduction: "In the summer of 2011 I traveled to Albania to hold my first granddaughter. While there I had the great joy of being asked to speak about my homeschooling experiences and philosophies to a group of homeschool moms, both Albanian and American. When I shared with those women I realized that while much of what I wrote more than thirteen years ago in the original Organized Ramblings transcended country and cultural boundaries, some of it was from a very US-perspective. I have attempted here, in this International Version of the book, to maintain the original setup and flavor of the book, while at the same time modifying some of my 'Americanisms.'"