Q&A with Dr. Susan Wise Bauer
Susan Wise Bauer, founder of the Well-Trained Mind Academy, knows a lot about homeschooling. When Dr. Bauer was still a preschooler, her mother taught her older brother to read. She was … Read More
Introducing the Class Cohort Program at WTMA
When the Academy opened its virtual doors in 2014, we offered a handful of literature and history classes. We taught one kind of math, and middle school classes were limited … Read More
College Application Guide Part II: Practical Matters
We want to help you get your high schooler started with the college search process. Many students are entering their college-age years without a clear passion for what their career … Read More
Not Sure Where to Apply for College? We Can Help!
There are many, many resources out there to help your child choose the right college. There are websites devoted to the subject, books on the topic, and even people you … Read More
Setting the Stage for a Great High School Experience
Well, we are officially closer to the start of the new school year than we are to the end of the last one. School supply deals are raging, and back-to-the-classroom … Read More
A Different Way to Go Is Still to Go
Museums and libraries. Over the last however long it’s been, we’ve all heard laments akin to: “If I could just have fill-in-the-blank, it wouldn’t be so bad.” Or: “If I … Read More
Graduates Reflect on How Their Time at WTMA Prepared Them for College
We have all heard the concerns: What happens when a homeschooled student heads off to college? Will they know how to keep up with deadlines? Will they be able to … Read More
WTMA Instructors’ Favorite Gifts
Welcome to the season of gift-giving and holiday (virtual or socially distanced) revelry. This year, in particular, many of us are taking a few extra moments to pick out special … Read More
How to Unplug After Online Learning
Since March, more and more families have gone online to cover their schooling and entertainment needs. For example, many public and private schools offer Zoom classes, and students (and families) … Read More
Halloween Costume Ideas for 2020
Halloween is one day of the year when children and adults alike get to practice pretend play and try on new identities. Especially in the year 2020, a day of … Read More