George Washington is so old school! Yawn…let’s talk about someone interesting! If that’s your first response to yet another book about George, you are about to be surprised! EPL Russ reviews this readable yet informative book about our first president. Being George Washington: The Indispensable Man, as You’ve Never Seen Him by Glenn Beck was a … More Book Review: Being George Washington
As followers of Jesus Christ look at the evolving culture in the United States, it is easy to see that it is drifting away from its Judeo-Christian roots. Yet when asked how Christians should engage with the culture, many are at a loss of how to respond. EPL Krista reviews what has become a classic on … More How now…
Dear Teacher who plans and executes your own student educational travel program, You are amazing. As if your daily life as an educator weren’t busy enough with teaching, grading, meetings, family, and any extracurricular activities you may oversee… Your passion for the value of student travel runs so deeply that you also pour hours and … More Do you plan your own student travel?
We enjoy and appreciate our Education Program Leaders! They are an eclectic group of individuals who are passionate about Jesus! It is fun to see the different ways they express their faith and reach out to the greater community! Corrie is much loved by the students she meets each year while leading programs throughout the … More Because “late” isn’t always a bad thing…
by Andrea Hubin, Education Program Consultant / Program Leader The leaves are in the midst of changing colors here in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Most years it seems the colors change and I hardly blink before they have fallen off the trees and winter has set in. Although winter brings a beauty of its own—blankets of … More “Leaf-Changing” Education Programs
It’s movie night — and you have no idea what to choose! Let Gary, one of our Education Program Leaders, give you a suggestion! Gary provides a great review of the 1989 classic Civil War movie — Glory. It is now over 150 years since the 54th Massachusetts attacked Fort Wagner in South Carolina, in July … More Movie Review: Glory
Reviewed by Bob D., Education Program Leader Bob, an Education Program Leader with American Christian Tours (who has a library card at the Library of Congress!), is always looking for more opportunities to learn. He recently took advantage of one of Hillsdale College’s free online classes. Here is his review! The Hillsdale College online … More Hillsdale College: Economics 101
American Christian Tours Education Program Leaders are lifelong learners! In order to give their best while on the road with students, they invest in their own learning at home. Corrie H. recently completed a program provided by The National Center for Constitutional Studies; this is her review. The National Center for Constitutional Studies (NCCS)’s eleven … More The Making of America
Only One Life 