#254. Rachel's Big Question: How should I educate my kids?

Inspired by the August issue of The Lutheran Witness on education, Rachel's asking a (really) Big Question:

How should I educate my kids?

It’s a quandary that arises regularly for many families, especially at this time of year — and rightly so. We love our kids and want them to be well equipped to take our places as leaders in the church, their families, and society at large. While the law of the land requires young people to receive at least a basic level of education in subjects like math, English, science, and social studies, Scripture also encourages parents to be intentional about raising their children “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” How can we as Lutherans navigate these often conflicting sets of priorities and choose the educational options that work best for each family?

Getting vulnerable and sharing her own family’s labyrinthine educational story, Rachel carefully examines the pros and cons associated with a variety of different schooling options and offers practical, Gospel-centered takeaways for anxious families.

To find an LCMS school near you, check out the school locator at LCMS.org.

Click to learn more about:

• Homeschool laws in your state via the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) website
• Classical options through the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education
• Saint Paul’s Lutheran School (boarding school in Concordia, Missouri)
• Wittenberg Academy (online LCMS classical school)

Revisit Bri’s Big Question episode on “Does Lutheran education make you a Lutheran?” and listen to other Big Question conversations at KFUO.org.

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