Beyond the Page Blog

Evaluating Curriculum for Critical Thinking

Beyond the Page builds critical thinking more completely than any other homeschool or distance learning curriculum available.

by Keith A. Howe

Teaching Children How to Think

We make critical thinking central. We ask analytical questions, build thinking into every assignment, and teach students to analyze, support, and form thoughtful conclusions.

by Keith A. Howe

The Power of the Page in a Digital World

We prepare children for a digital future by prioritizing slow, analog learning—books, handwriting, and real projects—that build attention, memory, reasoning, and clear expression.

by Keith A. Howe

Grit: Passion and Perseverance

We build grit by cultivating interest, deliberate practice, meaningful purpose, and growth-focused hope so students pursue long-term goals and improve.

by Kim A. Howe, M.S.

Meaningful Learning Builds Focus

We train children's focus through active, integrated, literature-based, hands-on, project learning that builds sustained attention, purposeful engagement, and habits for lasting accomplishment.

by Kim A. Howe, M.S.

A Device for Every Student?

We prioritize hands-on projects, real books, and conversation so children learn by doing; technology supports learning occasionally, but never replaces deep, active engagement.

by Keith A. Howe

Using Technology to Enable Growth

Visions In Education's partnership with Beyond the Page enhances distance learning by offering engaging, personalized curriculum efficiently, reducing administrative tasks for teachers and families. This collaboration streamlines operations and supports varied learning styles, helping students succeed in their educational paths.

by Keith A. Howe

Social Studies Through the Years

See a high-level overview of the subjects that Beyond the Page covers in social studies from kindergarten through middle school.

by Keith A. Howe

Age 7-9 - Science and Social Studies

We've reclassified "The Land" to Social Studies and "Environments Change" to Science to better align with their core focuses, without changing the interdisciplinary content that combines both subjects for a richer learning experience.

by Keith A. Howe

Update on High School Curriculum Plans

We're expanding our high school curriculum by adding a second level of language arts for the first two years, with plans to start development in 2025 and release it by 2026. Further expansion for a full four-year high school program is being considered.

by Keith A. Howe

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