Men Are “Giving Up” on College. Is That a Problem? September 8, 2021November 14, 2022Ellie Smith According to the Wall Street Journal, a generation of American men are giving up on college. And while that deadline may exaggerate reality a bit, the trend is unmistakable. Men…Continue readingMen Are “Giving Up” on College. Is That a Problem?
The Purpose of Education: What’s Education All About Anyway? September 1, 2021November 14, 2022Ellie Smith What’s the purpose of education? What constitutes a “good education”? A “good education” is commonly talked about as a building block of a “good life”. In order to achieve “the…Continue readingThe Purpose of Education: What’s Education All About Anyway?
Reshaping Our Culture: How APEX: Forge Encouraged Students to Make Change August 25, 2021November 15, 2022Ellie Smith For such a time as this. That phrase, from the Book of Esther, describes a moment of significance. It points to the providence of God as people and events converge…Continue readingReshaping Our Culture: How APEX: Forge Encouraged Students to Make Change
Does Your Student Have Permission to Fail? August 18, 2021November 15, 2022Ellie Smith We were at an Italian restaurant after my high school graduation ceremony. Friends and family were gathered around the table. My dad got up. Time for a speech. And while…Continue readingDoes Your Student Have Permission to Fail?
3 Questions to Maximize Your Student’s Gap Year August 11, 2021November 15, 2022Ellie Smith Last weekend, while running errands, I saw a lot of families doing back-to-school shopping. It’s about that time of year. While many high school graduates are also preparing to go…Continue reading3 Questions to Maximize Your Student’s Gap Year
“Figure Your Life Out, Kid” August 4, 2021November 15, 2022Ellie Smith What did I want to be when I grew up? More appropriate question: what didn’t I want to be when I grew up? My dreams for the future would sometimes…Continue reading“Figure Your Life Out, Kid”
