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Stepping Outside of the Familiar (What I learned from Sam, #5)

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

Samuel Blumenfeld was an independent thinker on a solitary quest, and a master at research. (The indexes of his books will show this.) Devoted to improving American literacy, he became a dedicated activist for education reform. His research extended outside … Continue reading →

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Foundation for Love of Learning (What I learned from Sam, #3)

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

In the year 1620 a group of Puritans set sail from Plymouth, England, on a venture for freedom in the New World. They were armed with utopian ideas, hoping to escape from post-Reformation tyrants. They wanted to be self-governed, and … Continue reading →

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