Tip of the Week #281: Night School

Recently, I discovered the book, The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz.  I recommend the book. Among many other good suggestions, Mr. Schwartz recommended taking college classes for the rest of you life.  Schedule it in.  Plan on taking at least one class a...

The chilling actual purpose of modern schooling.

While doing some research for a recent rant, I came across the following article by John Taylor Gotto. ================================================= Against School by John Taylor Gatto I TAUGHT FOR thirty years in some of the worst schools in Manhattan, and in...

High school level?

I received this comment about Lingua Latina online: This is a high school level class, right?  Just checking. I’m pleasantly surprised as well. Henle was such a struggle for him that I’m wondering if it was the curriculum or the way in which it was ...

How will we get a grade in the French course?

I received this question: My son is excited to be joining you for French this year, although probably for the recorded lectures. I do have a question on whether you will be going through the exercises that are in the book? There does not appear to be a workbook like...

Henle Latin and transcripts

I’ll get to Henle Latin and transcripts in just a moment.   First, I need to let you know that I have been up to something this summer. This summer I have decided to go a different direction.   I was going to teach some summer courses.   Like a republicrat, I...