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Too Much Shakespeare? NEVER!

Why dive into four years of Shakespeare? In our latest episode, our brilliant Classical Acting trainer Jenny Forston passionately shares how Shakespeare’s works can transform students’ lives. Shakespeare’s plays are the bedrock of English language and culture, packed with rich linguistic and emotional experiences. Students don’t just learn language; they also develop emotional intelligence by […]

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Navigating Colloquiums in Leadership Education

In the world of education, traditional methods often involve students passively receiving and repeating information. Leadership education, however, aims to engage learners actively—encouraging deep reading, critical thinking, and character growth. This week, we’re diving into these concepts on our podcast with three Pyramid Project trainers (Camille McCausland, Cassie Dixon, and Leah Hone) and our host,

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EDUCATION: What it Needs to be

In a world where the educational system seems to be unraveling, it’s high time we tackle some hard-hitting questions. That’s exactly what Tatiana and Heidi dive into during their candid education discussion. They’re not just scratching the surface of what education means; they’re digging deep into its past, present, and future. Join these two seasoned

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Courageous Connections: Unveiling the Power of Community

Embracing a sense of community can be quite the challenge. For homeschooling parents, it can be tempting to simply drop off our kids and avoid the sometimes awkward interactions with others. But here’s the thing: being part of a community requires us to be open, to expose ourselves to the possibility of embarrassment, both from

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Tara Martin – Strength in Community

As homeschoolers we are all bucking the system. We are doing things our way. How do we… or more importantly, why do we need community? How can a bunch of independent thinkers come together for the good of the group? And why would we want to? Tatiana and Heidi talked with Tara about this and

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Cassie Dixon – Applying Mission

LEMI has been around long enough that we have many graduates who are moving forward and living their mission. And it isn’t limited to just the kids! Parents are “graduating” too! Cassie Dixon’s youngest son graduated and she decided to take what she learned in LEMI and her community and bring it to her community

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Lynne Nielsen – First Things First

Family. Community. Leadership. Lynne Nielsen puts first things first. Join us for this week’s episode where we talk about how Lynne started homeschooling, how she found Leadership Education, and how she founded two communities. We also talked about her school’s junior program – something I know many communities are interested in learning more about! And

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Michelle Kelly – Environments of Growth

Michelle is not just an experienced homeschooler but also a dedicated LEMI (Leadership Education Mentoring Institute) trainer who possesses a wealth of knowledge and insights to offer. Over the years, she has served as a mentor for numerous projects and plays a pivotal role as a trainer for Quest 3, a program that takes educational

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Aneladee Milne – The 4 Types of Education

Education serves as the foundation for all aspects of our society. It forms the bedrock of communication and culture. In this week’s podcast with Aneladee Milne, we delve into the realm of educational theory, exploring the four primary types: perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and existentialism. We will examine these theories through the lens of three critical

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Heidi Christianson – Two Worlds Collide

I couldn’t keep hiding in the shadows any longer. Tati insisted it was time to spill the beans, so here’s my tale. My lifelong dance with the traditional education system has been nothing short of a rocky road, even when I was firmly entrenched in it as a college instructor and charter school teacher. My

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