We talked with Anna Grace ('19) about her experience here at Dominion.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmastime in Northern Virginia is full of dazzling displays and festive activities that are guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. It’s time to bundle up, grab the kids, and explore all that...
Dominion teachers offer such a wealth of historical information, as all classical educators should. But as a parent, you can build on that foundation and in the process redeem your own education by leading your children on trips to historic sites...
Today, we continue our discussion about classical education, turning attention to two phrases used frequently in classical schools: the "Great Books” and the "Great Conversation.”
The Harkness Method is a round-table approach to learning that was developed at Phillips Exeter Academy, a premier New England college-preparatory secondary school founded in 1781. This approach to teaching emphasizes conversation-based instruction...
Podcasts are such a convenient and interesting way to learn. I love how easy it is to pop in my headphones and go for a walk, do the dishes, or mow the lawn — all while learning about the latest startup in Silicon Valley or how to hack my morning...
Until the progressive educational reforms of the late 1800s and early 1900s, classical education was the prevailing form of education. It was the education of our forefathers as well as most significant thinkers and philosophers throughout human...
Let’s be honest: you're busy. You might not have time to cut your kid’s sandwich into little stars and leave an inspiring note. And that’s okay. Your child will grow up feeling just as loved as the person whose lunch is color-coded.
As parents, we often want to do everything we can to prepare our children for success. We’ve come up with a list of some terrific, and perhaps, unexpected ways that will aid in developing your child’s brain and body to enter primary school.
"A profitable conversation about current events always begins in antiquity," remarked Joshua Gibbs (a talented educator in a sister classical school) to his students in response to last week's happenings at the Capitol.