Thanks for 2010-Moving Forward by Carroll Smith
As we come to the end of 2010, it is fitting to give thanks for what has been accomplished “to recover and promote the educational philosophy and practice of Charlotte Mason.” Several significant projects were in process for this year: the digitalisation project of the Mason archives that helps all of us interested in learning more about Mason’s work; the arduous work of developing a curriculum and it’s “pre-pilot;” the thought provoking and helpful 2010 Charlotte Mason Educational Conference; and finally, the many insightful and helpful blogs. I want to say thank you to the many people who have made such projects possible. A huge thanks must be extended to Dr. Deani Van Pelt for all her countless hours of work both in writing the grants that provided the funds and in coordinating the efforts to get the digitalisation of the Charlotte Mason archives project started. Anyone who has ever written grants, received them and did the subsequent work knows what a large task it is. The Mason archives were released through an October Charlotte …