What School Didn’t Teach You: The Real Problem with “Real Life” Readiness July 11, 2025July 10, 2025Jonathan Brush “I came out of high school knowing how to prove a triangle is a triangle… but I don’t know how to do my taxes.” That quote came up early in…Continue readingWhat School Didn’t Teach You: The Real Problem with “Real Life” Readiness
Struggle Well: Why Doing Hard Things May Be the Best Path After High School July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Jonathan Brush “It all comes down to the ability to actually do something that is difficult and learn from it.” That line kicked off a recent episode of the Unbound Podcast, and…Continue readingStruggle Well: Why Doing Hard Things May Be the Best Path After High School
What to Expect as a First-Year Ascend Student July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Riley Maas “So what exactly is Ascend?” What an excellent question – we’re so glad you asked! Ascend, at its core, trains young adults to thrive by helping them understand and pursue…Continue readingWhat to Expect as a First-Year Ascend Student
Working with the 1% (Part 2): Rescuing Potential and Rebuilding Hope July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Jonathan Brush In my last article, I talked about a university professor who shared a sobering view of what he sees in today’s college students—apathy, detachment, lack of basic responsibility, and an…Continue readingWorking with the 1% (Part 2): Rescuing Potential and Rebuilding Hope
Thriving Community for Your Homeschooled High Schooler March 25, 2024March 22, 2024Tim Fisher We all need healthy communities to grow up in and live in, and that’s especially important for our kids.…Continue readingThriving Community for Your Homeschooled High Schooler
Help Your Student Monetize Their Creative Interests March 20, 2024February 4, 2025Jace Bower The real world needs creative young people who are dedicated to using their gifts for the glory of God.…Continue readingHelp Your Student Monetize Their Creative Interests
