When we teach children that “hard” doesn’t mean “impossible,” we give them one of the most powerful gifts education can offer: grit, perseverance, and the confidence to try again tomorrow.

When I saw Young Washington, I was deeply moved at several points. For one thing...

Let’s talk about something that often gets whispered in private messages or spoken about on message boards: what if your spouse isn’t really on board with homeschooling?

We know how important the Mass is, and most of us know that we are called not to be spectators but active participants. If we are being honest, however, sometimes our minds wander.

The struggle is not an obstacle to learning; it is the learning. The discomfort of not-yet-knowing—and the satisfaction of finally understanding—shapes a mind that can think independently.

Did she get an incomplete on the assignment? You bet she did! Would an extra half hour of additional work on top of the hours she'd already put in have made a difference? The science says... probably not.