CMP Review 2026-07-21

July 21, 2026

The main marks of a living education are breadth and balance — Charlotte Mason’s ideal. She wanted to give each person a chance of expanding in all directions. Did Miss Mason emphasize knowledge over character? How much emphasis should we place on narration? Is my school out of balance?

These are the questions Nancy Kelly explored in her plenary entitled “Sacred and Sane: Breadth and Balance in a Charlotte Mason Education.” Listen in to consider what constitutes “breadth and balance” and where today’s schools and curricula are hitting — or missing — the mark. Recorded live at the 2026 Living Education Retreat. Find it here.

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