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The current state of education in America is frequently reported with stories of under-educated children, struggling teachers, and schools facing financial issues. Douglas Wilson, an expert educator, presents a solution to this problem by recommending a return to classical Christian education in his book, Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning. Throughout this expanded edition, Wilson advocates for a discipline-based education that is tailored to each child's developmental stage.

Wilson believes that education is essentially religious, as it deals with life's fundamental questions that require spiritual answers. While reading and writing are skills utilized in education, they are simply tools. In Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning, Wilson examines classical education and its history, while also reflecting on his own experiences creating educational institutions that embrace this style of learning. He identifies elements that reinforce a useful curriculum, including a list of literary classics. Wilson asserts that classical education provides students with the best opportunity for developing academic achievement, character growth, and spiritual education.

Readers interested in providing their children with a high-quality education that promotes a strong foundation in academics, character, and spiritual growth will find classical Christian education to be an exceptional alternative to secular education.

by Douglas Wilson (Author)