Branching Out

At the Well-Trained Mind Academy, we believe in exposing our students to diverse perspectives and real-world wisdom. That’s why we regularly invite guest speakers to share their unique journeys. Recently, … Read More

Our Well-Trained Mind Academy community enjoyed a gorgeous first day of Spring Break together at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. We had families join us from Virginia and nearby … Read More

Have you ever wondered how your phone stays charged, how self-driving cars navigate traffic, or how skyscrapers withstand strong winds? Engineers make all of this possible, using their expertise to … Read More

What if unlocking your full potential was as simple as understanding how you’re wired to succeed? What if a hidden “superpower” was waiting to be tapped? Workplace culture expert and … Read More

Dr. Vivian Bea, an Assistant Professor of Surgery at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine and Section Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology at New York Presbyterian-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, spoke to students … Read More

Abigail Goggin’s love for Spanish began at an early age, when she attended an immersive preschool program. Now a high school student in the Class Cohort Program at the Well-Trained … Read More

Looking for an engaging, educational experience that brings history, science, and art to life—all for free? Richmond, Virginia’s Canal Walk to Brown’s Island offers hands-on learning opportunities perfect for homeschool … Read More

Well-Trained Mind Academy students had the privilege of hearing from Dr. Andrew Jordan, a senior research scientist at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, … Read More

We love hearing about the homeschooling journeys of families who have had multiple students move through classes at the Well-Trained Mind Academy (WTMA), and we hope you do, too! Today … Read More