Archive for August, 2007

The Failure of American Education Broadcast for the World to See

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

I’ve given up “embedding” this video in my blog–one plugin, called “TubePress” actually disabled my entire website!–so since it does not show up for now, please enjoy this frightening example of the educational vacuum in this country.  Click on THIS LINK, if you can’t see the video of Miss Teen USA South Carolina 2007. You will laugh, and, [...]

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Free Seminar for Parents: Learning History Through Art

Monday, August 27th, 2007

HistoryAtOurHouse would like to introduce parents to a new and exciting way to learn history…through art!  This Friday, August 31, at 6:00 PM (Pacific), as a part of the Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About History, But Were Afraid to Ask  seminar series, Mr. Powell will explain the premise behind the course and the instructional approach that will be used. [...]

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History for Children, By Adults

Friday, August 24th, 2007

 PJM columnist Sheryl Longin chimed in recently on the topic that thoughtful modern adults are now more than familiar with: why is historical pedagogy in such a dismal state, and what should be done to change the way history is taught, to actually make it palatable and retainable for students? Longin’s take: I wonder if we [...]

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The Powell Family is on the Move

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Hello: The Powell family is on the move, and I will be out of touch for a few days.  If you have questions about the program or enrollment, please watch this site, as I will let you all know when we’re settled in our new place. Best, Scott Powell.

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Enrollment Now Open!

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

Parents are invited to enroll their children (and themselves!) in HistoryAtOurHouse for the 2007-08 academic year. Registration is now available at: www.historyatourhouse.com/main/registration.html

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General Registration Opens at 12:00 PM Pacific

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

Final testing of the enrollment system is being completed as we speak.  Please check back here at 12:00 PM Pacific, for general enrollment. Advance enrollment will be available to members of the mailing list in the next couple hours.

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