There is a very good reason for every Catholic to know the great works of literature—and that is because the great works of literature help us to know ourselves. This is the reason that we should learn the humanities - because the humanities teach us about humanity, both our own humanity and the humanity of our neighbours.

What is philosophy exactly, and why should our students learn it? The study of philosophy not only teaches particular truths about life and the human person, but it inculcates students with a disposition of truth-seeking. The reflective person is not only one who knows, but who knows why and how they know.

One of my goals as a home educator is to create independent learners. I want my children to grow into adults who continue to grow in knowledge and have a joy for learning new things. In high school, I tend to give them a lot more independence while I can still guide them and help them take ownership of their education.

Here is my lamentably incomplete reading list for raising virtuous high schoolers in 100 (or so!) books.

When should I start visiting colleges to see which one is the right fit for me?

Four Year Cycle Utilizing Homeschool Connections with UNLIMITED ACCESS   If you follow a four-year cycle, such as that used with Story of Civilization by Phillip Campbell, you can use recorded, independent-learning courses with Homeschool Connections for your 5th through 12th grade curriculum. Here is a list of recorded courses through our Unlimited Access program […]