The decision to homeschool amid this educational downward spiral is one of the most responsible things a parent can do.

Planting peach trees gave our family not only fruit, but a living, evolving classroom, one that changes with the seasons and rewards long-term commitment.

Let's talk about some ways that you can make your homeschool a little more "Franciscan" during this Year of St. Francis!

Prayer. We know that it is crucial to our faith, and to the faith of our children.

Learning chemistry through planting blueberries transforms an abstract concept into something visible and meaningful. Instead of asking, “When will I ever use this?” students can see the answer growing right in front of them.

The parents who succeed at homeschooling aren't the ones who had a 4.0 GPA or a teaching certificate. They're the ones who showed up every day, stayed curious, and cared enough to keep going even when things got messy.