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Richmond’s Canal Walk to Brown’s Island: A Free, Multidisciplinary Field Trip for Homeschool Families

Well-Trained Mind AcademyOctober 24, 2024Events

There are many exhibits like these along Richmond's Canal Walk, making it a perfect field trip for homeschool students.

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

Communicating Science with Purpose: Dr. Andrew Jordan’s Strategies for Effective Proposals and Presentations

Well-Trained Mind AcademyOctober 16, 2024Events, Science, Writing

Two photos, with the left photo showing an overview of a crowded convention hall with rows of science presentations. the photo on the right shows Dr. Andrew Jordan answering an audience question during a science presentation.

In this second installment of the Well-Trained Mind Academy’s science writing workshop series, Dr. Andrew Jordan added to his valuable advice for writing scientific papers, this time focusing on scientific … Read More

Mastering the Art of Scientific Writing: Dr. Andrew Jordan’s Guide to Crafting Clear and Impactful Papers

Well-Trained Mind AcademyOctober 14, 2024Events

Well-Trained Mind Academy students had the privilege of hearing from Dr. Andrew Jordan, a senior research scientist at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, … Read More

How Do Homeschooled Students Make Friends? Five WTMA Classmates Share Their Story!

Well-Trained Mind AcademySeptember 4, 2024Events, Student Life

Well-Trained Mind Academy students embrace in front of farm machinery during a school gathering at Peace Hill Farm.

We know a prominent question in the homeschooling world is “How do homeschooled students make friends?” This heartwarming story about five Well-Trained Mind Academy students will give you the best … Read More

Eric Hammesfahr: Shakespeare, Swords, and the Smithsonian

Well-Trained Mind AcademyOctober 20, 2022Events

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Many of our students show interest in careers in the arts. Fortunately for them, we had the opportunity to hear from Eric Hammesfahr, a museum specialist at the Smithsonian National … Read More

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