Jan 23, 2023 | Excelsior Classes Information, Online Homeschool
High School English course pathways often cover a general introduction to literary analysis, World literature, American literature, and British literature. While the purpose of the former three classes may be obvious to some, many often question why British literature...
Mar 17, 2021 | Dawn Burnette, Rigorous Courses
Which is better: Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam on the Sistine Chapel ceiling or Haydn’s oratorio The Creation? While you might prefer one over the other, it’s unfair to declare one as “better” because they are completely different art forms. How many times have...
May 24, 2018 | Jodi Guerra, Online Homeschool
Checklist-Schmecklist: Why IEW Is Not the Perfect Curriculum for Teaching Composition Most of the time I write just to express a thought or communicate with others. Sometimes, however, I write because I have a dire need to process, to have a cathartic experience. That...
Aug 4, 2017 | Diana Lamolinara, Rigorous Courses
Five Common Pitfalls for English Speakers Learning Spanish to Avoid Five Common Pitfalls for English Speakers Learning Spanish to Avoid English speakers encounter many pitfalls when they are learning Spanish. Below are five of the most common ones. El día, el problema...
Apr 26, 2017 | Engaging Education, Jess Woods
The Importance of Studying Mythology It is not uncommon for parents to be wary of teaching their children about ancient mythologies. Though it is important to guard our hearts and minds, learning about ancient civilizations is also important. This is exceptionally...