• Bringing Christ-Centered Homeschooling to Life: Insights from Amy Sloan

    “Having Christ at the center of our homeschools means more than just isolated Bible lessons. It’s about integrating scripture into every aspect of our day and modeling a Christian life for our children.” Amy Sloan I recently sat down for a thought-provoking conversation with Amy Sloan, of Humility and Doxology, delving into the significance of making Christ the center of our homeschool. Offering a wealth of wisdom from her personal experiences, Amy shared valuable insights on nurturing faith, cultivating relationships, and embracing the unique journey of homeschooling. In this article, we will explore the key takeaways from this inspiring interview, highlighting a few powerful quotes from Amy that encapsulate the…

  • Coronavirus “Back to School” Plans and a Can of Worms

    As I read the newest announcement of back to school plans in light of the COVID-19 situation, I realized every one of these plans opens several cans of worms. Iowa has announced that the state will not require masks or social distancing when children return to the public schools in the fall. While this may or may not be welcome news to Iowa families, there are several very nuanced points that need to be considered in this announcement.  1) Any way you slice it, the COVID thing is going to have a big effect on homeschooling in the coming year. “Jill Pennington Swanson is considering home-schooling her children this fall if students…

  • The Broken Heart of a Public School Teacher

    I ran across another open letter from a former public school teacher in my Facebook feed today. It seems like every few months we read a letter from a public school teacher who is broken hearted about leaving a profession and students they love because of feelings of futility and frustration, and the realization that as much as they love teaching and their students they are powerless to change the system – a system that is harmful to students and families, and in many cases, to the teachers as well. We have been blessed to interview several current and former public school teachers for Schoolhouse Rocked and the Schoolhouse Rocked…

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