Sharpening Arrows: A Family’s Guide to the National Bible Bee

Discover how your family can grow in faith through the National Bible Bee with Masterpiece Academy, an affiliate of Liberty University Online Academy. This guide breaks down the full Bible Bee experience—from registration to the national stage—while equipping parents to lead with Scripture at the center of home life.

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Coaching Children Toward Passion and Purpose: Lessons from the Gabrial Family

How do you raise children who are driven, grounded, and guided by purpose? In Episode 7 of the Learning by Design podcast, Krishna Cart talks with Helena and Charles Gabrial about how coaching—not controlling—helped shape Helena and her sister Antonia’s academic and personal paths. From navigating gifted test prep and setbacks, to staying rooted in faith and character, this episode unpacks what it really means to parent with purpose. As Charles quotes, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)

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Mastering the CogAt®: Essential Tips and Strategies for Success

Unlocking Success on the CogAt®: Expert Strategies and Preparation

The Cognitive Abilities Test® ( CogAt®) is a critical assessment that measures students’ reasoning abilities in verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal domains. Success on the CogAT can lead to placements in gifted programs and advanced academic tracks. At Masterpiece Academy, our expert-crafted CogAT curriculum provides tailored strategies and practice to help your child excel. In this blog post, we break down each section of the test, share actionable tips, and explain how our curriculum is designed to build the skills needed to achieve top scores.

Start your child’s CogAT preparation journey today with our proven program.

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Unlocking Potential: At-Home Strategies for Each CogAt® Subcategory

“The CogAt® isn’t just a test; it’s an opportunity to understand and nurture the unique cognitive abilities of each child. At Masterpiece Academy, we emphasize that true preparation goes beyond mere practice. It’s about encouraging critical thinking, fostering problem-solving skills, and nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and love for learning” -Krishna Cart, Literacy Coach, Masterpiece Academy.

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