By 1889, a little over 100 years ago, the crop was ready for harvest.

In that year, U.S. Commissioner of Education William Torrey Harris, assured railroad magnate,

Collis Huntington, that American schools were scientifically designed to prevent overeducation.

The average American would be content with his humble role in life, said the

commissioner, because he would not be tempted to think about any other role.

Welcome to Scalae Sisters, where we are cultivating the maximum number of thinking moms we can.

This is the podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who yearn for something more than just checking boxes and getting it all done.

Scalais Sisters discusses topics that matter to those of us who believe that educating ourselves through reading widely,

thinking deeply, and applying faithfully, equips us for the task of educating our children.

I'm your host, Brandy Vensel. To get my free, almost weekly, mostly Charlotte Mason newsletter,

go to afterthoughtsblog.net slash subscribe and sign up.

My co-host today is Misty Winkler.

Misty is a homeschooling mom of five, including two graduates.

She writes and podcasts at simplyconvial.com and is the author of two excellent books,

the convivial homeschool and Simplified Organization.

The Scholei Sisters' stable and steadfast mentorship is finishing up week two today.

It's 10 weeks long with many break weeks for Thanksgiving and Christmas,

which means it's not too late for you to join us.

If you would like to read up on the subject of God-given rights,

that you might be better able to think through the news you read,

go to scolaysisters.com slash join and sign up.

Our special guest today is Heather Olson.

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