Students on the graduation track at WTMA recently welcomed Spartanburg, South Carolina community leader Kathryn Harvey to discuss her journey from an intended major in art, through leading the international … Read More
This past spring the Child and Youth Program of the Army National Guard of the southeast states reached out to the Well-Trained Mind Academy looking for training for their youth … Read More
We’ve been gathering at Well-Trained Mind Academy (WTMA) founder Susan Wise Bauer’s farm for 5 years to celebrate our community in person! Each year WTMA hosts a meet up of … Read More
“On Tuesday, 11/11/2025, students in Math Club for the Rhetoric Stage completed their 2nd Math League contest and Caleb earned a perfect score! 6 out of 6 questions correct. He told … Read More
You searched something similar to “How to start homeschooling in Virginia” and you landed here. Congratulations, you are in the right place! Here is exactly what to do if you … Read More
On May 16, 2025, faculty, family, and friends gathered together (virtually) to proudly cheer on the first-ever graduating class at the Well-Trained Mind Academy! We celebrated the 2025 Cohort, made … Read More
By Lisa Gentile, Instructor, Story of the Middle Ages During most live sessions in our Story of the Middle Ages class, we review the weekly readings and take a deeper … Read More
State language requirements are the bane of many home school students. And because so few home school families already have a second language they speak at home, they turn to … Read More
“What on earth happened in Richmond with this fire that was international news back in 1811 and 1812?” This wasn’t a line from a historical drama, but a genuine question … Read More
At the Well-Trained Mind Academy, we believe in exposing our students to diverse perspectives and real-world wisdom. That’s why we regularly invite guest speakers to share their unique journeys. Recently, … Read More