The Problem with Learning Styles (And What To Do About It!) by Oliver DeMille When and Why Learning Styles are increasingly popular among many homeschooling parents and professional teachers in non-traditional education settings. Going from using only one or two major styles in the classroom [...]
by Oliver DeMille Can You Like... “But, I thought you liked classics,” she asked me with obvious frustration. “And Common Core is full of classics—for the children of the whole nation to read! In your lecture, you called classics one of the 7 Keys of [...]
I moderate a large online forum where new and seasoned parents, homeschoolers and professional teachers discuss education and learning. Some questions are asked so frequently that I came up with what I call my "go-to advice" for those new to homeschool, or who are changing [...]
by Oliver DeMille “[S]implicity has been difficult to implement in modern life because it is against the spirit of a certain brand of people who seek sophistication so they can justify their profession.” —Nassim Taleb, Antifragile The Word This quote certainly applies to education. I [...]
by Rachel DeMille Once upon a time... ...there lived a good, wise and powerful king who ruled over a vast kingdom. The king loved his people and cared deeply for their happiness and well-being. He knew the needs among the people in his beloved realm, [...]
by Oliver DeMille Where's the Value? She shook her head. “I just don’t think it’s that important,” she said. “Why would anyone read Little House on the Prairie to their kids? There are so many other books to read, like scripture and important works of [...]
by Oliver DeMille To Read or Not To Read “Girls, are you ready to read tonight?” Rachel asked. A look of concern crossed nine-year-old Abi’s face, and eleven-year-old Meri sighed and said slowly, “Okay, I guess so.” Rachel closed the book she had just opened [...]
by Oliver DeMille What is Enough? “I get what you’re saying, in theory,” she said into the microphone. “I just don’t know if example is enough.” She paused, so I waited to see what she’d say next. “Is it?” she asked. “Yes,” I responded. Then [...]
by Oliver DeMille “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me.” —Coach Jim Valvano What They're Looking For There are three things dads can do that will make a huge positive difference in the education of their [...]
By Oliver & Rachel DeMille What dedicated parent hasn’t thought: “My kids deserve better than this…but this is all I know!” We often get so concerned with “what” to teach that we neglect the “how” and “why.” Yet these make all the difference between success [...]
