From Online to the Everglades: Adulting in Person
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
5 Years of WTMA at the Peace Hill Fall Festival – 2025 Recap
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
Finding the Fire: Meredith Henne Baker on History, Publishing, and Purpose
“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
The Evolving Landscape of a Career: Meghan Mayfield’s Environmental Path
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
Well-Trained Mind Academy at Monticello: Spring Break 2025
Our Well-Trained Mind Academy community enjoyed a gorgeous first day of Spring Break together at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. We had families join us from Virginia and nearby … Read More
Engineering the Future: A Conversation with Prof. William Scheideler
Have you ever wondered how your phone stays charged, how self-driving cars navigate traffic, or how skyscrapers withstand strong winds? Engineers make all of this possible, using their expertise to … Read More
WTMA Celebrates Another Great Year By Gathering At The 2024 Peace Hill Fall Festival
Each November folks from all over gather at Well-Trained Mind Academy (WTMA) founder Susan Wise Bauer’s farm for the Peace Hill Fall Fiber Festival. WTMA has a special community event … Read More
Exploring Global Humanitarian Work: Victoria Stanski Inspires WTMA Students
Well-Trained Mind Academy offers a well-rounded education that goes beyond textbooks, and WTMA class cohort students recently had the incredible opportunity to meet Victoria Stanski, a seasoned humanitarian aid worker. … Read More
A View from the Flight Deck: Commander Greg Lembo Talks About Values with WTMA Students
From the deck of a pitching ship to the skies over an NFL stadium, retired Commander Greg Lembo has seen a lot while in the Navy — and he shared … Read More
Richmond’s Canal Walk to Brown’s Island: A Free, Multidisciplinary Field Trip for Homeschool Families
Looking for an engaging, educational experience that brings history, science, and art to life—all for free? Richmond, Virginia’s Canal Walk to Brown’s Island offers hands-on learning opportunities perfect for homeschool … Read More
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