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As we consider and work toward a vibrant, flourishing and continually relevant Houghton University into the future, I have been drawn into reading and conversation related to the future of work, workforce skills and education in the age of AI (artificial intelligence). This is not a new topic but one that is having greater significance […]

Marion Blank, Ph.D. It’s been known for millennia that children love stories. As human beings, our brains are wired to receive information in this form. Stories help the reader form the emotional connection that strengthens the neural pathways needed to retain information. That’s why it’s easy for us to recall the words of our favorite

Announcing the publication of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, a thoroughly annotated scholarly edition offering a radical restoration of the meaning of the play after two centuries of theatrical misinterpretation, academic misreading, and ideological revisionism. Though it is one of Shakespeare’s greatest and most beloved plays, Hamlet has been much misunderstood—mostly because audience assumptions about the nature

Musically Excellent. Academically Engaged. Profoundly Christian. The Greatbatch School of Music at Houghton University facilitates your growth as an excellent musician and lifelong learner prepared to serve others with the gift of music through opportunities for collaborative music-making, including practice, study, and performance that are designed to accelerate your God-given potential. Take your next steps

A longstanding joke within our organization is that Legislative Day is like Christmas for Legislative Liaison, Michael Bailey. This year, we’re planning a Christmas theme for the event as a way to show our legislators how much home education means to us. We plan to set up a tree and decorate it with words and

Ray and Charlene Notgrass are veteran homeschool parents. The Notgrass family has written Christian homeschool history curriculum for students in first grade through high school. Their materials help parents train their children to honor God with their hearts, souls, and minds. Notgrass History curriculum helps children learn through engaging lessons, beautiful photos and illustrations, primary

Bailey’s STEM Discoveries L.L.C. offers private, at-home Elementary STEM and Mathematics instruction. My name is Kenneth Bailey, proud owner of this company. Whether you are a student who is homeschooled or currently in school, my company offers tailored and engaging instruction to make students feel excited about learning. Both STEM and mathematics offer students with necessary skills

Dear Homeschooling Parent, Are you looking for quality enrichment opportunities for your student this summer? Cedarville University brings its commitment to excellence and a biblical worldview to an outstanding summer slate of events and programs for high school students. Your student can join us on campus this summer and explore an academic program, improve their

TeenPact is a dynamic, hands-on leadership experience for students. Our goal is to inspire youth in their relationship with Christ as we teach them to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend the Christian faith, and to engage the culture. At TeenPact, students will learn how to embrace their call as the next generation of leaders, find

Friday, April 26 | 10-11:30am How to Write Fantasy Fiction: A Homeschool New York Virtual Workshop Fantasy Fiction Plots: Quests, Wars, and Heists with author Amanda Trumpower  Join us for a survey of common fantasy plots in books, TV shows, and movies with the goal of helping you choose the best template for your personal style, story, and characters. GRADES: 6-12 REQUIRED MATERIALS: Note-taking supplies. Also, it would be helpful if registrants would do at least one of the following, depending on which plot type they might be interested in: [Quests] Watch Star Wars IV: A New Hope, Eragon, or How to Train Your Dragon [Heists] Read a summary of the YA fantasy book, Six of Crows (there is some violence in the book – not sure if it’s in the summary), or watch the new Dungeons & Dragons movie, Honor Among Thieves [Quests/Wars] Watch Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring [Quests, fiction for kids] Read a summary of Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce PRICE: $5/Homeschool New York family, $10/nonmember family REGISTRATION: Register by midnight on Thursday, April 25. Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link to access the workshop. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Amanda Trumpower writes for Jesus lovers who dig dragons, detectives, and droids. Writing ever since she could hold a crayon, she goes a lot faster now that she’s upgraded to a keyboard. She’s a twin mom, second-generation homeschooler, and board game fanatic.  Find her online at AmandaTrumpower.com.