Sacred and Sane
Breadth and Balance in a Charlotte Mason Education
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? Let’s look closely at what constitutes this “breadth and balance” and see where today’s schools and curricula are hitting – or missing – the mark.
Recorded live at the 2026 Living Education Retreat.
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For over 30 years, author Nancy Kelly has been practicing the principles and living the lifestyle that Charlotte Mason championed. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience through mentoring, consulting, teaching, and speaking. You can read about her family (6 CM graduates!), the books they love, and the lessons she’s learned on her website, Sage Parnassus.
©2026 Nancy Kelly