Exactly two years ago today, CCA launched this blog with the desire to equip, educate, and encourage parents. Since the launch, we have published 130 blog posts which have been viewed over 42,000 times by our audience. A grandparent recently...
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School dramatically shapes a child.
One of the most important choices a parent can make is how they choose to educate their child. Students spend at least seven hours a day in school, not including athletics or fine arts. Schools are not...
I delight in the transition from summer to fall a little more every year. I love breathing in the crisp air, the transformation of the trees to crimson and gold, the crunch of acorns under my feet, and all the pumpkin flavor. The days get...
I love riding my bike.
There is something freeing and magical about the wind in my hair and the road stretched out before me. Teaching a child to ride a bike however is not so magical. I remember lots of tears, tantrums, and skinned up knees, but...
It's that time of year again. Back to School excitement is in the air. It's time to think about school supplies, uniforms, and schedules. Don't forget to think about that summer reading assignment! The administrators and teachers have been...
This was a speech given in the 9th grade bible class by Katie Risley, and then beautifully delivered again to the CCA faculty and staff at in-service. This is an excellent example of classical rhetorical skills in action. This speech...
In the video below, Keith Castello explains the goal of classical education as leading students to discern, articulate and practice truth, goodness, and beauty in their lives.
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Transitioning to a new school can be a major source of stress in the life of a child. It is common for children to struggle socially and academically while they are adjusting to a new school. To help a child in this transition, it is vital to...
“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” Jim Rohn
My children often want to earn extra cash in the summer. While I don't typically pay for normal household chores, I have been known to offer a summer reading stipend,...
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." John C. Maxwell
At Covenant Christian Academy, the student government is called the House System. Students are divided into houses when they enter high school. The four houses...