
Education Portals
What if the best learning for our children looks different than what government schools have been presenting for the last sixty years? At Portals we are building new tools for learning at home, in micro-schools, and supporting Christian private education. Let's explore current research, digital media, Biblical wisdom, classical models, and transformative projects for developing a new framework for local learning.
Podcasting since 2022 • 15 episodes
Education Portals
Latest Episodes
Planning a Great Lesson
In this episode, Dr. Seann Dikkers talks with the Portals Lesson Planning team about the importance of creating effective lesson plans that go beyond merely covering content. They discuss their approach to designing lessons that are clear, enga...
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Small School, Big Lessons: Lessons I Learned Starting a Microschool
In this episode, Dr. Seann Dikkers has a conversation with Alfrieda Baldwin—retired attorney and visionary founder of Laurel Community School. What began as a simple act of service in a local school district soon unfolded into a powerful callin...
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Teaching Your Child to Read: Tips from a Literacy Expert
In this episode Dr. Seann Dikkers has a conversation with Dr. Bonnie Houck, literacy consultant and author of Literacy Unleashed. From a young age Dr. Houck recognized the importance of being able to read. It created opportunities for her imagi...
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Homeschool Resource Roadmap: Making Informed Curriculum Choices
In this episode Dr. Seann Dikkers has a conversation with Tina Hollenbeck, creator of the Homeschool Resource Roadmap. Have you ever walked into an exhibit hall filled with curriculum options, or done a Google search just to be overwhelmed by t...
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Homeschool to Higher Education: Insights from an Admissions Director
In this episode Dr. Seann Dikkers talks to Inder Singh, Director of Traditional Admissions at Crown College. Ever wondered whether your child would be able to get into college as a homeschooled student? This conversation will encourage you, and...
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