“We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skills . . . we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand up.” –Johnny Tremain, Esther Forbes What does it mean for a man to stand up today? What are we doing today to create a world in which our children, Read more
Over the next few weeks, I’m taking time to introduce you to some of the new Mandala Fellows. I hope you will enjoy hearing their insights and getting a glimpse of their personalities. I can’t wait to spend a year with them! Love, Leigh Name: Brooke Vollmer Home state: Virginia Favorite quote: “Love is my Read more
Over the summer, I will be continuing the tradition of spending each Monday (“Mathday“) talking about math studies—in particular, the history of math. As mathematician and astronomer J.W.L. Glaisher once said, “I am sure that no subject loses more than mathematics by any attempt to dissociate it from its history. Mathday, May 20 || Why Read more
There are only two days left in the 2013 National Children’s Book Week! This week, I’ve enjoyed revisiting some of my favorite quotes and moments from classic children’s literature like The Secret Garden, Amos Fortune, and The Magician’s Nephew. I hope you have enjoyed the beautiful words and images my team has created for the Classical Conversations Facebook Read more
Over the next few weeks, I’m taking time to introduce you to some of the new Mandala Fellows. I hope you will enjoy hearing their insights and getting a glimpse of their personalities. I can’t wait to spend a year with them! Love, Leigh Name: Anna Olivia Harvey Home state: North Carolina Favorite quote: “Let Read more
Over the summer, I will be continuing the tradition of spending each Monday (“Mathday“) talking about math studies—in particular, the history of math. As mathematician and astronomer J.W.L. Glaisher once said, “I am sure that no subject loses more than mathematics by any attempt to dissociate it from its history.” This summer, let’s help each Read more
A few years ago, my son Robert wrote a poem for me for Mothers’ Day, and this weekend I want to share it with all of you smart mamas and grandmamas who work so hard to love your families and guide your children’s education. Be encouraged: they notice. They remember. “Instead Of– A Homeschool Mothers’ Read more
Over the next few weeks, I’m taking time to introduce you to some of the new Mandala Fellows. I hope you will enjoy hearing their insights and getting a glimpse of their personalities. I can’t wait to spend a year with them! Love, Leigh Name: Ian Walsh Home state: Virginia 1. Tell us about your Read more
In an age when many are telling
parents who they aren't...
Leigh Bortins reminds parents who they are.
Leigh Bortins is a nationally acclaimed educator, perhaps best known for her ability to demystify the fundamental tools of learning. As a teacher, author and commentator, Leigh is credited with helping to launch the “home-centered learning” education movement.
In an age when many are telling
parents who they aren\'t...
Leigh Bortins reminds parents who they are.
Leigh Bortins is a nationally acclaimed educator,
perhaps best known for her ability to demystify
the fundamental tools of learning. As a teacher,
author, and commentator, Leigh is credited with
helping to launch the “home-centered learning”
education movement.
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