What to Binge-Watch on Netflix Over Spring Break
Spring break is around the corner. While we love the idea of spending the day lounging in a hammock outside and reading a good book, we also know that snowy … Read More
Why Having Multiple Instructors Is A Benefit To Your Student
Registration is open for next year’s classes, and we know many of you are worrying about instructor choice. What do you do if your child’s favorite instructor isn’t teaching the … Read More
Students Explore American History Through a Museum Project
Hi! I’m Meredith Baker. My enthusiasm for American history led me to teach in museums, then private schools, then WTMA. It has led me down many other winding paths, and … Read More
Adulting 101: Personal Finance for High School Students
Pop Quiz! Which of the following does your teenager know how to manage? A monthly payment-in-full on a credit card. Saving for a major purchase, like their first car. Understanding … Read More
Choosing Which Form of Class Instruction is Best for Your Student
Hi! I’m Courtney Ostaff. I am a homeschooling mom with two children, ages 11 and 5. I am also a longtime teacher — I’ve been teaching online since 1999 when … Read More
What To Do When Your Child is Struggling in School
For most students in the United States, the school year is well underway. Daydreams have moved from going back to the beach to pumpkin spice everything and Halloween costumes. And … Read More
Creating Social Opportunities for Your Student
In the very popular 2004 movie Mean Girls (the basis for the current Broadway hit), main character Cady Heron starts attending high school after being homeschooled for many years because … Read More
Myths About Homeschooling Your Child
The definition of homeschooling is the education of children at home by their guardians. That’s it; simple, uncluttered, and rife with possibility. Homeschooling is no longer a fringe movement; recent … Read More
Books We Liked Better Than Their Movie Adaptations: A Different Kind of Summer Reading List
We all love a summer blockbuster. Escaping to the movies during a heat wave is a singular pleasure. Can anything beat a cold fountain soda, hot buttery popcorn, and complete … Read More
Which Math Approach is Better: Traditional or Problem Solving?
Parents often ask us which math approach is “better,” traditional or problem solving. We offer both at the Well-Trained Mind Academy because they are both excellent programs–they just approach the … Read More