classical Christian education

The Value of Dwelling on God’s Past Faithfulness 

19 Nov 2024

As parents, Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity to show our children the true hope and joy found in giving thanks—even in seasons when we don’t feel particularly thankful. We might not associate giving thanks with sacrifice, but the Bible and history provide ample instances when giving thanks was coupled with great tribulation and sacrifice. After a divisive election season and tragic natural disasters, it feels all the more appropriate to dig deeper into what genuine,

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The Joy of Partnering with Charleston Classical School 

27 Sep 2024

During her commute to work, Wilson Hill co-founder and former teacher Dr. Marie Owens noticed many children loitering outside during school hours. Perplexed and concerned that so many children regularly skipped classes, she started researching her city’s public schools.  She was shocked at the statistics she found. Her local school system was failing students, and Black students were disproportionately impacted. In 2017, 80% of Black public school students in her city tested lower than their

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Meet Wilson Hill’s 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian 

17 Sep 2024

Schools can make lofty claims about their educational philosophy and its long-term impact on students, but the true test of an educational model is the students it produces. That’s why we believe one of the best ways to learn about Wilson Hill Academy is through our graduates.  Above all, our goal is to equip students to live purposefully for the Kingdom of Christ both now and in the future. The way Wilson Hill alumni serve

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Meet Lucy Fujiwara, Don’t Miss These Books 3 

21 Aug 2024

Stories can take us to amazing places, introduce us to fascinating characters and reveal important truths about humanity. Lucy Fujiwara discovered a passion for reading as a young student herself and loves sharing the joy of reading with her students as a teacher. Lucy grew up in the state of Washington, where she developed a love for the outdoors. As an undergraduate, she studied English and classical Christian education at Grove City College in Pennsylvania and

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Life After WHA: Meet Our Alumni, Part 2 

23 Jul 2024

Last month, we published a blog post about life after attending Wilson Hill Academy. In that post, we shared reflections from Wilson Hill graduates on the impact of a classical education rooted in Scripture. It is evident from their experiences that our students leave Wilson Hill with a love of what is beautiful, good and true. The disciplines they learn as they study God’s word, read classical texts and learn about our world through the

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How AP Biology Points Students to the Character of God  

24 Jun 2024

Can you imagine studying a subject as rich and technical as biology but restricting yourself to a narrow ideology that ignores truths about the way the natural world works?  If this sounds familiar to you, you’ve probably heard mainstream educators commenting on science in Christian schools. “Beware of learning science in a bubble!” they caution. But who is really learning in a bubble?  When science is taught out of context by ignoring the true story

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Life After WHA: Meet Our Alumni 

11 Jun 2024

What are students being trained to love—and to what end?  When we addressed that question (and the merits of a classical Christian education) in a previous blog post, we concluded that Wilson Hill students are trained to love what is beautiful, good and true—absolutes rooted in the triune God of Scripture. Above all, we want to raise up men and women who live fruitful lives in the service of the Kingdom of Christ. The unique

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Why We Returned to Wilson Hill After a Brick and Mortar 

15 May 2024

Is my child missing out by attending a virtual school?  After sending her three older children to Wilson Hill, Allyson Alden never thought she would be asking that question.  She first learned about Wilson Hill when her oldest was a senior in high school. With a busy schedule and children in 12th, 10th, 8th, 5th and 1st grade, Allyson didn’t feel equipped to teach all of her children.  Wilson Hill felt like the perfect solution

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Combating Perfectionism in a Classical Christian Education

7 Apr 2024

Perfectionism is the natural outcome of an achievement-driven culture. When students are competing against their classmates to be accepted into top colleges, they must strive to develop the perfect resume. Who has the most—the most volunteer hours, the most unique extracurricular activities, the most expertly crafted personal essay—and, thus, who is the best?  Learning ceases to be the object, replaced by the drive for achievement. And the mark of perfection is a moving target, always

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How to Discern if a Classical Christian Education is Right for Your Children

14 Mar 2024

Choosing an educational model is a weighty decision, and the ever-increasing options can become overwhelming. From brick-and-mortar schools and hybrid models to homeschooling, endless avenues promise to give your child the best education. However, not all educational models are equal, nor do they share the same goals or produce the same results. Despite the perceived incongruity of an ancient educational model thriving in the 21st century, the classical Christian model has experienced a resurgence in

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