At Lucas Literacy Lab, literacy isn’t a subject—it’s the method. Every question, project, and conversation is rooted in the power of...

Last night, my oldest daughter, who is weeks away from graduating from high school, said something interesting: “One of my teachers said...

“I don't want to go.” That’s what she whispered this morning, eyes down, backpack dragging behind her. Not because she didn’t want to...

Homeschooling is wonderful in so many ways, but it's rare to find people speaking honestly about the difficulties. With all of the...

We’ve all heard the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child.”  But in today’s world, that village can feel out of reach, especially...

I often get asked why I would create such a "niche" school centered on Christ. The answer: Christ is not niche, He is everything. The...

Being both a teacher and a mom is wild. Beautiful, exhausting, deeply rewarding—and let’s be honest—sometimes a little chaotic. You’re...

"You have created a sanctuary for our children to be who they are and grow in confidence and creativity and in the Lord! Thank you,...

When I was a teacher in traditional schools, I always wished I could involve parents more in the educational process. I’d sit down with...

I came to homeschooling somewhat unconventionally. As a traditional teacher in a traditional school, I never expected my journey as an...

Notes taken by two students on the same lesson. As a mom, I've had the privilege of watching my children grow, each with their own...

Hot take: Children should not carry neurodiverse labels in school. When a student of mine says, "It's that I'm dyslexic," or "I can't...

Who taught you the language you speak? Who started the traditions you hold? Who is narrating the voice in your head? Parents are the...

This Sunday, as I reflected on the message shared during church service, I couldn’t help but think about how deeply the words resonated...

At our microschool, Lucas Literacy Lab, each day is carefully designed to cater to the individual needs and interests of every child,...

At Lucas Literacy Lab, we believe in the power of hands-on learning. This year, our middle schoolers are not just learning how to write,...

When my now 17-year-old daughter graduated elementary school, one thing I was absolutely sure of was that I was not going to put her in...

Recently, our older students buddy read  The Boy in the Striped Pajamas  and worked in small groups to create a presentation aimed at...

When I first embarked on the journey of starting my microschool, I imagined a space where learning could be as free-flowing and creative...

When I was 21 years old, living alone in a Brooklyn apartment above the State Farm office where I worked as a receptionist, our boss gave...